Reston | FFXnow - Part 303

Morning Notes

Published March 7, 2024 at 8:15AM

The Vita Apartments behind Macy's in Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax Connector to Restart Service Friday — Fairfax Connector workers represented by ATU Local 689 voted yesterday (Wednesday) to ratify a new contract with bus operator Transdev, ending their strike after 15 days, the union announced. The bus system will officially resume service on Friday (March 8). [FFXnow]

Annandale Man Charged in Baby Son’s Death — “Detectives from the Mason Police District arrested Shane Frye, 37, of Annandale, in connection with the overdose death of his 4-month-old son. Officers responded to the 4200 block of Americana Drive in Annandale on June 15, 2023, for an unresponsive baby, who was being cared for by Frye.” [Annandale Today]

News

Herndon moves to create its own version of county’s ‘One Fairfax’ equity policy

By Fatimah Waseem

Published March 6, 2024 at 1:30PM

Entering the Town of Herndon (staff photo by Fatimah Waseem)

The Town of Herndon is exploring the adoption of new policy that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.

Moved by council member Pradip Dhakal and created by the Herndon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, the “One Herndon” policy builds on the One Fairfax policy adopted by Fairfax County in 2016, which commits county and school officials to considering social and racial equity issues when providing services and making policy decisions.

Countywide

Fairfax County voters side with Biden and Haley in presidential primaries

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 6, 2024 at 11:45AM

A sign provides information about the March 5, 2024 Democratic and Republican presidential primaries (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Perhaps Nikki Haley’s rally in Idylwood last week made a difference after all.

In yesterday’s Republican presidential primary, the former South Carolina governor won more support from Fairfax County voters than frontrunner Donald Trump, though she trailed the one-time president by a sizable margin in Virginia overall.

Around Town

Local mom to open Dano’s Granola shop in Reston

By Fatimah Waseem

Published March 6, 2024 at 10:30AM

A small business by a Restonian is relocating to Reston (Photo via Dano's Granola).

A small business that specializes in all things granola is relocating its Chantilly location to Reston.

Dano’s Granola plans to open in 11495 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 105, by the middle to end of this summer, according to owner and mom of three, Dania Abimourched.

Countywide

Fairfax County board sets public hearing on possible 4-cent real estate tax hike

By James Jarvis

Published March 6, 2024 at 9:30AM

Fairfax County Government Center (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has advanced a proposal for a 4-cent real estate tax increase, which would mark the first hike in six years, if approved.

Yesterday (Tuesday), the board gave County Executive Bryan Hill the green light to advertise the fiscal year 2025 proposed budget and schedule a public hearing starting Tuesday, April 16, at 3 p.m.

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Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published March 6, 2024 at 8:15AM

Lake Anne Plaza in Reston (staff photo by James Jarvis)

ICYMI: Fairfax Connector Workers to Vote on Contract — Members of ATU Local 689, the union that represents Fairfax Connector bus drivers and mechanics, will vote today (Wednesday) on whether to ratify a tentative contract agreement with operator Transdev. If the deal is approved, it would end a nearly two-week-long strike that disrupted travel for thousands of bus riders. [FFXnow]

Ohio Murder Suspect Arrested in Springfield — “A man wanted on murder charges in Columbus, Ohio, was arrested in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Monday night after police said he fled from a traffic stop and struck multiple police vehicles before authorities took him into custody.” Police said the man and “multiple police officers sustained minor injuries during the arrest.” [WTOP]

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UPDATED: Fairfax Connector strike ends as union members approve new contract

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 5, 2024 at 8:40PM | Updated March 6, 2024 at 9:47PM

Fairfax Connector workers represented by ATU Local 689 strike outside the West Ox Bus Facility (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Updated at 9:45 p.m. on 3/6/2024 — Fairfax Connector workers with ATU Local 689 voted today (Wednesday) to ratify a new contract with bus operator Transdev, ending a 15-day strike, the union announced.

The bus system will officially resume service on Friday (March 8), according to Transdev and the Fairfax County Department of Transportation.

News

Formal and prom dress giveway returns to Reston this month

By Fatimah Waseem

Published March 5, 2024 at 3:30PM

The annual prom and formal dress giveaway returns to Reston this month (Photo courtesy RCC).

A giveaway for formal and prom dresses will return to Reston Community Center on March 16.

RCC is hosting the 22nd annual Diva Central Formal and Prom Dress Giveaway at its Lake Anne facility (1609-A Washington Plaza North). Middle and high school students can select an outfit from a collection of dresses, shoes and accessories.

News

Lifeguards wanted for Reston’s Water Mine ahead of summer rush

By Fatimah Waseem

Published March 5, 2024 at 11:00AM

A lifeguard at The Water Mine in Reston (via Fairfax County Park Authority/YouTube)

Hiring is officially underway for The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole at Lake Fairfax in Reston.

The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking to fill more than 200 seasonal positions, including lifeguards, park attendances and security staff.

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Fairfax County court gets grant to preserve and digitize historical records

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 5, 2024 at 9:30AM | Updated March 5, 2024 at 12:48PM

A glimpse of Fairfax County's Land Tax Book 1896 (courtesy Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk's Office)

(Updated at noon) Fairfax County landowners interested in comparing their current tax assessment with what they might’ve been charged at the tail end of the 19th century will soon be able to find that information online.

Local land tax books from 1891 and 1896 are among the records that the Fairfax County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office plans to preserve and digitize after receiving a nearly $21,270 state grant.