Reston

National Airport Could Add More Long Flights — “Five airlines have received tentative approval to run new long-haul flights out of Reagan National Airport.” The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it intends to grant one extra round-trip flight per day to San Antonio, Seattle, Las Vegas, San Francisco and San Diego. [ARLnow]

Mount Vernon Estate to Partially Close for Rehab — “On Nov. 1, the bulk of Washington’s famous home is due to close for several months as it undergoes the next phase of its largest-scale rehabilitation in over 150 years.” Various restoration projects have been undertaken at the Mount Vernon estate in recent years, with this latest work expected to wrap up in 2026. [Washington Post]

Gainesville-to-Reston Commuter Bus Could Be Axed — “Two new OmniRide commuter bus routes serving Warrenton and Front Royal and traveling into Washington, D.C., will be considered in a series of upcoming public hearings that will also involve discussion around the proposed elimination of the Gainesville-to-Reston route.” [WTOP]

Local Teen Stars in German Movie — “Tamino Beba, a freshman at West Springfield High School in Fairfax County, had always loved movies, and being in one had always been a ‘far fetched dream’ until one day that dream came true. Beba’s family had heard about a casting call for ‘Woodwalkers,’ a German-language movie series based on the novels of the same name by German author Katja Brandis.” [NBC4]

Tour de Mount Vernon Returns — “Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck invites you to join us for a Community Bike Ride AND Youth & Family Ride on Saturday October 19 2024, starting and ending at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.” Registration remains open for the event, which costs $35 per rider and starts at 8:30 a.m. [Mount Vernon District Office]

Halloween Movie Screening in Tysons Tonight — “To honor one of our favorite Halloween films of all time, The Boro will host an outdoor screening of Practical Magic on October 18 starting at 7:00pm in Boro Park.” Attendees can get a drink ticket for a midnight margarita, receive a palm reading and buy soap and lotion from a local vendor. [Eventbrite]

Trail in Burke to Close for Repairs — “The Fairfax County Park Authority will be conducting trail maintenance and repairs along the Huntsman Lake Trail beginning Oct. 21. The repairs include repaving work and replacement of timbers along the trail. Weather pending, the trail will reopen Oct. 26.” [FCPA]

Photos of Fairfax County Wanted — “Do you have stunning photos capturing the essence of Fairfax County? Whether it’s from a local park, a community event, a breathtaking skyline, a departmental gathering, or a newly launched initiative, we want to see them! Fairfax County is seeking exceptional images to feature in the Third Annual [Strategic Plan] Report.” [The Walkinshaw Advisory]

It’s Friday — Expect a sunny day with a high temperature of around 67 degrees and a north wind around 9 mph. The night will be clear and cool with a low temperature of around 44 degrees and a north wind ranging from 3 to 6 mph. [NWS]

Speed Cameras Proposed on GW Parkway — Rep. Don Beyer plans to introduce legislation in January to allow speed cameras on the George Washington Memorial Parkway, particularly around the Belle View Road and Belle Haven Blvd intersections, which remain “confusing and dangerous” despite previous changes. Design work is underway on a road diet and other improvements in the corridor. [Alexandria Living Magazine]

Task Force Returns From Hurricane Relief — “VA-TF1 has been demobilized by @fema after supporting the local response in Florida & North Carolina for Hurricane Helene.” The urban search and rescue team was expected to return to its base in Chantilly after 7:30 p.m. yesterday (Wednesday). [VA-TF1/Twitter]

New Details in Herndon Double Murder Case — Fairfax County police believe Brendan Banfield’s mother helped pass along messages to Juliana Peres Magalhaes after the au pair was arrested and charged with murder, according to a search warrant affidavit. Banfield is also accused of murder after his wife was stabbed and a stranger shot at his home. [NBC4]

Fire Station Construction Prolonged — “Construction of the Fort Buffalo Station Fire on Sleepy Hollow Road in Seven Corners is nearly completed, but it’s not expected to open until February due to a construction problem.” Delivery of the apparatus bay’s front doors has been delayed by a change in manufacturer. [Annandale Today]

Reston VC Firm to Create National Security Fund — “Venture capital firm Razor’s Edge Ventures aims to raise a half-billion dollars — its largest fund to date — to invest in companies developing national security technology, an area of increasing interest to investors. The company indicated the $500 million goal for its fourth fund in an Oct. 1 Securities and Exchange Commission.” [Washington Business Journal]

Volunteers Tackle Invasive Plants Along GW Parkway — “National Park Service officials say that 29 percent of the parkway’s plants are invasive, not native to the area. Local volunteers with the Friends of Dyke Marsh, the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail and others work regularly, trying to manage these plants, but it’s a daunting task.” [On the MoVe]

Springfield Neighborhood Built by Students — “Spring Village Estates in Springfield may look like many other Fairfax County neighborhoods … But for those in the know, one thing makes the neighborhood stand out: It was built with the help of high school students” under a partnership between Fairfax County Public Schools and the Foundation for Applied Technical Education. [Northern Virginia Magazine]

Springfield Town Center Hosts Fall Festival — “Join us for the Springfield Town Center Fall Fest on Saturday, October 19th from 11 AM-5 PM in the parking lot next to the Macy’s Parking Garage. This family-friendly event allows you to stroll through the dozens of fun exhibitors outdoors while enjoying various fall activities including pumpkin decorating, live music, a DJ, character performances, a magic show, and much more.” [Springfield Town Center]

It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high of around 58 degrees with north winds from 7 to 11 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. For Thursday night, clear conditions will continue, along with a low of approximately 42 degrees, accompanied by northwest winds at about 7 mph. [NWS]