The office buildings at 1900 and 1902 Reston Metro Plaza at Reston Station (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
As the Trump administration continues to gut the federal workforce and budget, a Reston contractor recently got an inadvertent head’s up that one of its research projects could be next on the chopping block.
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) spreadsheet mistakenly emailed to grant recipients on April 30 listed over 150 projects to support child welfare that are apparently being considered for termination, including Child Care and Early Education Research Connections, the Associated Press reported.
Fairfax County plans to eventually extend Town Center Parkway from Sunset Hills Road to Sunrise Valley Drive via an underpass under the Dulles Toll Road (via Volkert study)
Fairfax County leaders believe they and other Northern Virginia leaders are getting an unfair deal when it comes to state transportation funding.
The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday (May 13) to send a letter to Virginia Secretary of Transportation Sheppard Miller III, expressing concern about being passed over in the latest round of “Smart Scale” funding for transportation improvements.
Staff at work in the new Fair City Mall Honeygrow (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
Fairfax County will soon join most other Northern Virginia jurisdictions in having a meals tax.
The Board of Supervisors officially adopted a budget on Tuesday (May 13) that will decrease the local property tax rate by a quarter-cent to $1.1225 per $100 of assessed value, though homeowners will still see their annual tax bill for 2025 rise by an average of $499, due to higher home assessments.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue logo (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) is advising residents to be careful when storing lithium-ion batteries in the wake of a recent house fire.
Firefighters were dispatched to the 1500 block of Millikens Bend Road in the Dranesville area north of Herndon on Saturday, May 3 just before 7:30 p.m. for the reported fire, the FCFRD says.
People under pavilion near Waters Field in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Technical Issues Close County Courts — The Fairfax County Courthouse is closed today (Thursday) “due to ongoing technical difficulties.” Cases scheduled to appear in the county’s Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court “will be continued to another date,” as staff work to resolve the issue. [Fairfax County]
Bike to Work Day Is Here — Fairfax County is hosting more than two dozen pit stops today (Thursday) for this year’s Bike to Work Day, which encourages commuters to hop on a bicycle instead of getting in a car and is taking place throughout the D.C. region. “The first 16,000 who register and check into a pit stop by bike will receive a free T-shirt (this year’s color is red).” [FCDOT]
Recession Possible, GMU Researcher Says — “Terry Clower, director of George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis, told WTOP the region is not in a recession yet, but what happens in the next several months will determine how severe the economic downturn is and how long it will last.” If the Trump administration’s federal government cuts are fully enacted, a recession is “undoubted,” Clower says. [WTOP]
Flight Attendant Training Center Opens — United Airlines will open its new 20,000-square-foot flight attendant training center in Chantilly today. “This is the first facility of its kind in the DC area, and will train flight attendants servicing Dulles International, Reagan National, and Baltimore-Washington International airports.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
New Reston Startup Launches — Kovr.ai “has emerged from stealth with $3.6 million in funding to scale its federal compliance assistance product it says can save millions of dollars and years of document procurement for companies looking to do business with the federal government.” CEO Andrew Black and Chief Technology Officer Sri Iyer both worked for Amazon Web Services before leaving in 2024 to found the new company. [Washington Business Journal]
Annandale School Searches for New Principal — “Fairfax County Public Schools is beginning the search for a new principal for Poe Middle School, but many teachers and parents already know who they want for the job — Interim Principal Sarah Eqab,” who came on board in March after working at Annandale High School. [Annandale Today]
Pet Supply Donation DriveUnderway — “The Department of Family Services cares about every family member, including pets. To help keep pets with the families, DFS is hosting a pet supply drive during National Pet Month in May. The drive will run from Sunday, May 11, to Saturday, May 24, with all donations benefiting Fairfax County Animal Shelter’s Pet Pantry.” [Fairfax County DFS]
It’s Thursday — There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am will shift to clouds and then mostly sunny skies, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%, dropping to 40% at night with a low around 66. [NWS]
Noteworthy: Newer HVAC & appliances, Freshly painted, Hardwood throughout
Welcome to your new home at the Stratford Condominium in the heart of Reston! This cozy 1,162-square-foot unit has 2BRs and 2BAs, offering all the comfort you need.
Inside you’ll find freshly painted walls and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The living area is perfect for relaxing, complete with a fireplace and recessed lighting. Love to cook? The kitchen’s got you covered with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and gas stove.
The primary bedroom features a spacious ensuite with double sinks, and both bedrooms have comfy carpet floors. Enjoy morning coffee on your Juliet balcony with its lovely treed views. You’ll also love the convenience of an in-unit washer/dryer. Plus, everything’s up to date with a new HVAC, water heater, and appliances from 2020.
The amenities at the Stratford are fantastic, including a concierge, gym, pool, tennis and basketball courts, and a barbecue area. This unit also comes with a garage parking spot with extra storage, and there is ample guest parking.
The best part? You can walk to the Silver Line Metro and you’re just minutes from Dulles Airport. Plus, you’re only a block away from Reston Town Center, making it easy to enjoy everything the area has to offer. Welcome home!
A Herndon man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly grabbing and kissing a child.
The victim reported on Monday (May 12) at 8:40 a.m. that she had been walking in the 13300 block of Hungerford Place in the Hutchison neighborhood near Herndon when a man approached her, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
First Watch's beverage menu includes juices, coffee and brunch cocktails (courtesy First Watch)
First Watch will soon start serving up its signature avocado toast and million dollar bacon to Reston diners.
The daytime cafe chain is set to open in the former Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 12192 Sunset Hills Road near RTC West next Monday, May 19, a First Watch spokesperson told FFXnow, confirming a report by The Burn.
South County High School (staff photo by James Jarvis)
Hundreds of Fairfax County Public Schools students could be directed to different schools under initial redistricting scenarios developed as part of a systemwide boundary review.
The Connecticut-based firm Thru Consulting, which was hired by the Fairfax County School Board last September, will present its first draft of potential boundary changes at a series of community meetings starting tomorrow (Thursday).
Cars pass the Gables Centrepointe apartments on West Ox Road in the rain (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Memorial Day Travel Projections Released — “Memorial Day travel is projected to beat a 20-year-old record high this year, according to AAA data released Monday … Americans’ deep pessimism about the economy isn’t deterring them from traveling to celebrate the unofficial start of the summer season.” [Axios]
Dem Candidates for Lt. Gov. Make Their Case — “With six candidates on the ballot, that means this year’s winner could emerge victorious with a fraction of the votes cast … We asked all six Democratic candidates for their take on key issues facing the commonwealth, including federal spending cuts, data centers, housing, education, and how they’d approach the job.” [WAMU]
Bailey’s Crossroads Restaurant Nears 50 Years — “When he opened Peking Gourmet Inn in a small Falls Church, Virginia, strip mall nearly five decades ago, Eddy Tsui had a simple vision. The key to any successful restaurant, he believed, is food and service.” The restaurant, now owned by son George Tsui, “has been drawing guests from around the region, and the globe,” to the Culmore neighborhood since 1978. [WTOP]
GMU to Honor Record Number of Graduates — “George Mason University will celebrate Spring Commencement on Thursday by honoring a record-setting number of students earning degrees, and nearly 11,800 students total will be recognized for earning degrees or certificates. Class of 2025 graduates represent 117 countries, 49 states, and the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and military installations.” [GMU]
Maintenance Planned for Woodrow WilsonBridge — “Heads up, drivers — expect some overnight delays on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge this week. The Virginia Department of Transportation says the bridge will have maintenance openings from 10 p.m. on Thursday (May 15) to 5 a.m. on Friday (May 16), weather permitting.” [ALXnow]
Chantilly Student Prepares for Spelling Bee — “Let’s be real — A lot of us have a hard time with spelling, but not Nikita Ramakrishnan. The eighth grader at Rocky Run Middle School in Chantilly, Virginia is headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.” [NBC4]
Local Teacher Awarded Free Year of Donuts — “Dunkin’ presented Rodney Lopez, a Spanish teacher at Fairfax High School, with a year’s worth of free coffee on Thursday, in recognition of his excellence in teaching and unwavering commitment to student success.” Lopez was nominated to be the chain’s Teacher of the Year by Fairfax High School principal Dr. Georgina Aye. [Patch]
It’s Wednesday — The high will be near 75 degrees with a southeast wind at 5-7 mph and an 80% chance of precipitation. At night, anticipate showers and potentially thunderstorms especially before 11pm, though there’s a chance of rain until 2am. The low will be around 64 degrees. [NWS]
