More than 2,000 properties in Fairfax County, most of them in McLean, are currently without power, as the D.C. region suffers through a potentially prolonged heat wave.
According to its outage map, Dominion Energy has 2,132 customers in Fairfax County without power, as of 3:25 p.m. The largest outages appear to be centered around downtown McLean, where crews are assessing the damage to the affected electrical infrastructure.
The D.C. region’s roads and other transportation infrastructure is more at risk from future flooding than previously thought, a new analysis found.
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) outlined its findings to leaders of member jurisdictions, including Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn and Braddock District Supervisor James Walkinshaw representing Fairfax County, at a meeting last Wednesday (June 18).
As anyone who stepped outside this morning knows, the summer’s first heat wave is already taking hold of Fairfax County.
The National Weather Service has issued Extreme Heat Warnings that will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday), prompting Fairfax County to activate cooling centers as part of its emergency heat plan.
A cafe that takes a unique approach to a popular breakfast offering is targeting Great Falls for a new storefront.
Gourmet toast cafe chain Toastique is aiming to officially open in Great Falls this fall, though it’s still in the early stages of setting up the restaurant, marketing manager Jolie Richards told FFXnow.
Growth in the proportion of renters to homeowners across Fairfax County is changing the local landscape in a number of ways.
An analysis by Point2Homes released in mid-June places three Fairfax communities among the top 10 in the D.C. region for the percentage of renters compared to overall housing:
County Activates Heat Plan — “Fairfax County has activated its Heat Plan for Monday, June 23” after the National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning that will take effect at 11 a.m. “When Fairfax County’s heat plan is activated, cooling centers around the county will be available during normal operating hours for individuals needing relief from the heat.” [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
FCPD on Alert After Iran Strikes — “Fairfax County police will step up presence at religious institutions and public gathering places in the aftermath of Saturday’s U.S. military strikes against Iran … Police say there are no known threats to Fairfax County at this time.” [Inside NoVA]
Metro Service Changes In Effect — “Starting Sunday, June 22, Metro is enhancing the travel experience with new service improvements — including longer weekend hours, more frequent Red and Silver Line service during peak times, and new split Silver Line service … Metro is also rolling out its new rail maps for 2025 to reflect upcoming changes to the Silver and Yellow lines.” [WMATA]
Tysons Mall Shooter Back in Court — “Noah Settles, known as No Savage, served his three-year sentence but has a 10-year suspended sentence hanging over his head [after violating his probation]. At a court appearance in Fairfax County on Friday, his defense lawyer made an unusual request: He asked the judge to remove the condition that Settles cannot use marijuana.” [NBC4]
Tysons Firm to Invest in AI — “Consulting firm Guidehouse plans to spend $1.5 billion on artificial intelligence over the next three years in a bid to further embed the technology in the company and increase value for clients.” The company’s plans include a new AI center, acquisitions of AI companies, training for its 18,000 employees and expanded partnerships “with other companies to better meet customer needs.” [Washington Business Journal]
Inside DHS Recruiting Event in Chantilly — “Customs and Border Patrol, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service were all recruiting at the event, but ICE was the main draw. Far more applicants stood in line to submit their resumes for deportation officer than for any other position on offer in the cavernous room.” [n+1]
Learn About RTC North Plan — “Attend this community meeting for an update by Inova and Fairfax County staff on the joint rezoning for Reston Town Center North.” The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. today (Monday) in the North County Governmental Center (1801 Cameron Glen Drive). [Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office]
Korean Spa Opens in Vienna — Redwood K-Wellness will celebrate its grand opening at 110 Pleasant Street NW in Vienna with ribbon cutting tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5-7 p.m. Co-owner Micah Hopkins says the spa is “the first place in Virginia to only focus on scalp treatments” with the goal of “improving scalp health, promoting hair growth, reducing stress, supporting healthy skin, detoxification, improved immune functions and more.” [Redwood K-Wellness]
It’s Monday — Expect sunny and hot conditions with temperatures reaching near 100 degrees and heat index values as high as 110. A northwest wind will be blowing at 6 to 8 mph. By Monday night, the sky will be mostly clear and temperatures will drop to around 79 degrees with a light northwest wind. [NWS]
Summer weather is officially on the way, bringing the D.C. region its first heat wave of the season.
Fresh off multiple days of severe storms, Fairfax County is expected to see searing temperatures starting this Sunday (June 22), according to county officials.
A new housing option has opened up at the Halley Rise development in Reston.
After wrapping up construction last year, The Arbor at Halley Rise will celebrate its grand opening from noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday), inviting current and possibly future residents to partake in food, drinks, lawn games and live entertainment as they get a look at the finished building.
A handful of Fairfax restaurants specialize in American barbecue, serving up staples like pulled pork and brisket alongside plenty of comforting sides.
Here are the nominees for “Best Barbecue Restaurant in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite restaurant below? If not, write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 9 a.m. Friday, July 4.
Voting for the Best Bar and Nightlife Spot in Fairfax is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant in Fairfax. The results are now official:
Thousands of people in Fairfax County are still without electricity after a quick but powerful storm swept through the D.C. area yesterday (Thursday).
While some major outages were addressed last night, Dominion Energy still has 163 projects affecting 10,356 customers in Fairfax County to address, as of 10:40 a.m., according to its outage map.
