Reston | FFXnow - Part 423

Morning Notes

Published July 17, 2023 at 7:30AM

Metro's rail yard seen from the West Falls Church station (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Man in Custody After Shots Fired Call — “Officers responded to the 13600 blk of Lee Jackson Mem Hwy in Chantilly for a shots fired call. Preliminary, there are no injuries, and all parties are accounted for. There is no apparent threat to the public at this time…Officers have one adult male in custody.” [FCPD/Twitter]

Eggs Rescued From Dumpster Result in Chicks — “More than 20 chicks have found homes with veterinary staff after being rescued from a dumpster in Fairfax County, Virginia. Late last week, Fairfax County Animal Protection Police were called to a shopping center in West Falls Church, where over 1,000 eggs had been abandoned in a dumpster.” [WTOP]

Around Town

Nightclub takes over former Outback Steakhouse on Elden Street

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 14, 2023 at 2:15PM | Updated July 14, 2023 at 8:17PM

Hi Ibiza, a new nightclub in Herndon, is owned by brothers Jimmy and Yonis Matute (courtesy Hi Ibiza)

(Updated at 4:25 p.m.) A new nightclub and bar has taken over space formerly occupied by Outback Steakhouse in Herndon.

Ibiza Nightclub Bar & Grill opened on July 7 at 150 Elden Street. The business is the brainchild of two Honduran brothers Jimmy and Yonis Matute, who are seeking to reinvigorate the nightclub scene in the area.

Countywide

New plan offers guidance for arts venues in Fairfax County

By Melanie Pincus

Published July 14, 2023 at 11:45AM

Capital One Hall in Tysons, one of Fairfax County's newest arts venues (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

(Updated at 11:55 a.m.) Fairfax County has a new plan that could help inform arts venue development in the county for the next 20 years.

Adopted unanimously by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday (July 11), the 49-page Fairfax County Master Arts Plan: Facilities includes an inventory of the county’s arts venues, an examination of gaps in resources, options for funding new facilities and more.

Countywide

Abundance of dogs at Fairfax County Animal Shelter fuels spread of ‘kennel cough’ illness

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 14, 2023 at 11:00AM

Dogs have become plentiful at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (courtesy FCAS)

Dozens of dogs at Fairfax County’s animal shelter have become infected recently by a respiratory illness known informally as “kennel cough.”

While it’s common to see some canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) cases, the current wave has been exacerbated by more dogs staying in the shelter for longer periods of time, according to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FCAS).

News

Vote lets the fox in as Reston’s official icon

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 14, 2023 at 10:15AM | Updated July 25, 2023 at 10:42PM

The fox was chosen as the icon for Reston (Photo courtesy Reston Association).

Who let the fox in? Restonians did after they selected the furry creature as the community’s official icon.

In survey results announced today (Friday), the animal prevailed over two other options — a heron and woodpecker — for a project between Friends of Reston, Public Art Reston and Reston Association.

Countywide

Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published July 14, 2023 at 7:30AM

A heron stands in Wolftrap Creek in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Reston Parkway Bridge Repairs Continue — “Motorists can expect delays on Reston Parkway/Route 602 at Sunset Hills Road/Route-675E to continue until Monday afternoon due to emergency bridge work, according to VDOT. A truck traveling southbound on Reston Parkway to the eastbound entrance ramp to the Dulles Toll Road in Reston struck the bridge on Monday morning” [Patch]

Opening Date Set for Lorton Lidl — “The long-awaited Lidl supermarket in Lorton will officially open July 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration…The 30,000 square-foot Lidl will soon be joined by several neighboring retail businesses and a childcare center that are slated to open this fall or winter.” [On the MoVe]

Countywide

Fairfax County Park Authority wants feedback on plan to improve park access and equity

By Acacia James

Published July 13, 2023 at 2:15PM

People walk and bike on a bridge at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Fairfax County Park Authority wants feedback on a draft plan to make county parks more equitable and accessible.

County staff is collecting input on its Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Access (PROSA) Strategy through an online survey and two virtual workshops scheduled this month. The second round of community engagement comes as the FCPA prepares to finalize the strategy later this year.

News

Herndon moves to address sewer needs amid planned growth

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 13, 2023 at 1:30PM

The town is exploring ways to add more capacity to its sewer station (Photo courtesy Town of Herndon).

Additional growth in the Town of Herndon is prompting town officials to consider adding additional capacity to its sewer system.

At a Herndon Town Council work session on Tuesday (July 11), Public Works Director Tammy Chastain told the council that the town is working with Fairfax County to install a new sewer pump station. The project would take roughly two years to design and three years to construct.

Reno of the Month: Thinking of a tub-free bathroom? 5 local home remodels show you how it’s done!

By Sponsor

Published July 13, 2023 at 12:30PM

Image courtesy of Synergy Design & Construction.

By Nicola Caul Shelley, Synergy Design & Construction

We’ve said it for a while, but gone are the days when having a bathtub is a must-have in the primary bathroom of a home. Although having a tub in a guest or kids bathroom is still something many prospective home buyers are looking for when it comes to resale, it’s not essential in the main bathroom. Of course, if you’re lucky enough to have room for both, a beautiful freestanding tub is still a great design choice. But, if you don’t use your tub now and are thinking about going tub-free, here are some examples to show you how it’s done in five local homes where homeowners decided to ditch the tub.

News

Pickleball lands at Reston Town Center’s St. James Performance Club

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 13, 2023 at 10:15AM

The St. James now offers pickle ball for members and nonmembers (Photo courtesy St. James).

Pickleball fever has officially taken hold at The St. James, a sports, entertainment and wellness club in Reston Town Center.

The Reston location will now offer two separate outdoor, turf rooftop areas with four pickleball courts, in addition to strength-building and cardio equipment. There will be more than 70 weekly group classes.