People walking on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail at Cedar Lane in Dunn Loring at sunset (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax Supervisors Slam Road Project Delays — “Several Fairfax County leaders are speaking out about delays in finishing road safety projects that have already been funded.” [WTOP]

It’s Monday — Expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching around 80 degrees and a calm wind turning south at 6 mph in the afternoon. The night will be mostly cloudy with lows near 64 degrees and a south wind at around 6 mph. [NWS]

Northern Virginia’s Top Federal Prosecutor Resigns Amid Pressure from White House — “A federal prosecutor in Virginia whose monthslong mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James has not resulted in criminal charges resigned Friday under pressure from the Trump administration.” [AP]

BlackNerd Coffee Closing in Vienna — “September 30 is the last day to visit this Vienna storefront. It was known for making coffee that tasted great without any added cream or sugar. Customers can shop online to get 20 percent off merchandise.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

Trump Delivers Remarks at Mount Vernon — “President Trump delivered remarks at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner in Mount Vernon, Virginia, on Saturday night.” [Fox]

Hallmark-Like Towns Near Nothern Virginia for a Fall Getaway — “Make the most of the autumn season with these three easy weekend escape options.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]


News

A new survey outlines areas where Fairfax pedestrians say they’ve had dangerously close encounters with cars.

The Near Miss and Dangerous Locations Survey is developed by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets based on survey data collected between January 2024 and July 2025.


News

With its opening just a year away, the first concessionaires have been announced for Dulles International Airport’s Concourse E.

The new food, beverage and retail stores “focus on brands that represent the regional D.C. experience,” said officials with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA).


Around Town

Reston Town Center’s wide variety of eateries grew by one last week with the opening of Corsica Wine Bar.

The brand, which operates one other location in Denver, comes from the same team behind Barcelona Wine Bar, boasts three locations in the D.C. area.


News

Will Fairfax County’s latest energy-efficiency initiative deliver enough bang for the buck to make it viable in an era of constrained budgets?

County supervisors weren’t so sure, but the new Energy Compass initiative will have the coming year to prove its worth.


A Metro train passing the Point of Reston apartments (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County Elementary Schoolers Now Have Mandatory Homework — “Fairfax County Public Schools has updated its homework guidelines for elementary schoolers, a shift away from the optional homework policy that some parents said had become the norm.” [WTOP]

It’s Friday — Expect sunny conditions and a high of 87 degrees accompanied by a light northwest wind at around 5 mph. Moving into Friday night, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low of 64 degrees. A calm wind will shift to the northeast at 5 to 7 mph after midnight. [NWS]

Fairfax County Schools Launch New Criminal Background Monitoring System for Employees — “Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is implementing a new criminal background check monitoring system, the first school district in Virginia to do so.” [ABC7]

Shake Shack Opens Kamp Washington Location — “Shake Shack officially opened its doors in Kamp Washington with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, charitable donation and tote bag giveaway.” [Patch]

Fast-Casual Fish Restaurant Set To Open First Of 3 DMV Locations — “West Coast restaurant chain specializing in responsibly sourced seafood is poised to open the first of three DMV locations.” [Patch]

The 11 Best Things to Do in Northern Virginia and DC this Weekend — “Check out these concerts, beer festivals, family-friendly events, stage productions, and more the weekend of September 19 to 21.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]


News

Fairfax supervisors on Tuesday (Sept. 16) informally confirmed their support of the Interstate 495 Southside Express Lanes project as it moves toward a make-or-break regional vote next month.

Despite concerns about specifics of the 11-mile-long toll-lanes proposal across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, even the most skeptical supervisors said they supported keeping the project moving through the review process.


News

With winter creeping closer, the Town of Herndon is looking ahead to snow removal this season and, hopefully, some improvements for trail users in future years.

Tammy Chastain, acting director of public works, walked the Town Council through what’s planned for dealing with snow this season.


News

Starting tomorrow, Fairfax County voters will again head to the polls.

The nearly seven-week early voting period begins Friday, allowing voters to cast ballots ahead of Nov. 4’s Election Day.


A rainbow crosswalk painted across District Avenue at the Mosaic District in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Trump Administration to Withhold Money from Thomas Jefferson High School — “The U.S. Department of Education has notified Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) that it cannot certify their Magnet School grant applications ‘as they are in violation of federal civil rights laws, including Title IX.'” [WJLA]

It’s Thursday — Expect a mostly cloudy day to eventually clear up and become sunny, with temperatures reaching a high near 82°F and a mild north wind at about 5 mph. As for Thursday night, the skies will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to a low around 62°F. A gentle west wind of around 5 mph will begin after midnight. [NWS]

Fairfax Co. Supervisors Tout Proposed Beltway Toll Lane Extension — “Several Fairfax County Supervisors on Tuesday indicated support for a proposal to extend toll lanes through an 11-mile stretch of the Capital Beltway, despite concerns about neighborhood impacts and bike and pedestrian infrastructure.” [WTOP]

Fairfax County Scouts Help Save Father’s Life with CPR — “The Scout’s Motto is ‘be prepared” — and that’s exactly what helped three Longfellow Middle School eighth-graders when the unthinkable happened.” [DC News Now]

Former Vice President Mike Pence Joins Faculty at GMU — “Former Vice President Mike Pence will be joining George Mason University’s Arlington-based Schar School of Policy and Government this fall.” [ARLnow]

New Food and Retail Coming to Dulles — “When the 435,000-square-foot Concourse E opens at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia later this fall, travelers will be able to enjoy some familiar retailers and restaurants, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.” [Patch]


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