Reston | FFXnow - Part 463

Morning Notes

Published November 3, 2022 at 7:30AM

Fall at Reston lake (photo by Ray Copson)

Student, 15, Stabbed at Mount Vernon HS — A student “is in custody after allegedly stabbing another student inside a school bathroom, Fairfax County police Chief Kevin Davis said Wednesday…The victim has non-life threatening injuries, Davis said.” [WTOP]

Metro Shows Off Upcoming Dulles Station — Two days before its 60th birthday, Dulles International Airport will welcome a shiny new Metro station as part of the Silver Line extension, giving Loudoun County its first rail connection to D.C. Officials hope travel will be “more seamless” compared to the 5a bus and shuttle from the Wiehle-Reston station that Metro riders currently need. [DCist]

News

Tysons black bear has also been seen in Vienna, Reston, police confirm

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 2, 2022 at 3:00PM

A Reston resident photographed the black bear in the Soapstone Drive area (courtesy Sarah Boczar)

The black bear spotted wandering past the Adaire Apartments in Tysons on Sunday (Oct. 30) is the same one seen in Vienna, Reston and other parts of Fairfax County earlier this fall, police say.

The animal has been active in the county for about two months now, traveling in the Vienna, Oakton, McLean, Reston and Fairfax areas, according to Katherine Edwards, the Fairfax County Police Department’s wildlife management specialist.

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No charges against Herndon police officer who shot driver in July pursuit

By Fatimah Waseem

Published November 2, 2022 at 1:30PM

Town of Herndon police (courtesy Herndon Police Department)

A Herndon police officer won’t face charges after shooting a driver this summer who was waving a handgun at police officers during a police chase, Fairfax County prosecutors announced Friday (Oct. 28).

The officer, whose name was withheld, reportedly fired five rounds and shot the driver three times in the July 5 incident. The driver was hospitalized for at least 15 days.

News

Fairfax Connector prepares to launch new services with Silver Line Phase II stations

By Fatimah Waseem

Published November 2, 2022 at 10:15AM

New routes will better connect customers to Silver Line Phase II stations.

Fairfax County officials are preparing for the launch of new bus services in the Reston and Herndon area through the Fairfax Connector.

The changes — which were approved by the Board of Supervisors in February — will connect commuters to the Herndon, Reston Town Center and Innovation Center Metro stations, which are set to open on Nov. 15.

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Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published November 2, 2022 at 7:30AM

A train leaves the Tysons Metro station (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

County Adopts First Climate Resilience Plan — “The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted Resilient Fairfax, the county’s first-ever Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan. Resilient Fairfax focuses on climate effects, helping Fairfax County adapt to increasing climate hazards experienced locally.” [OEEC]

Dog Licensing Services Now Available — “Fairfax County dog licenses are now available through PetData. The county entered a partnership with this company to provide dog licensing services, including processing applications and payments, mailing renewal notices, answering questions, [and] providing and mailing tags.” [Fairfax County Government]

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Fairfax County will scale back mass Covid vaccine clinics next week

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 1, 2022 at 3:00PM

The Fairfax County Government Center's COVID-19 vaccine clinic (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The days of getting COVID-19 vaccinations at the Fairfax County and South County government centers are numbered.

The mass vaccine clinics will reduce operations from five to three days per week, starting Monday (Nov. 7), the Fairfax County Health Department announced last week.

Around Town

Female artists ‘forecast’ future in Reston exhibit debuting this week

By Acacia James

Published November 1, 2022 at 1:30PM

A portion of artwork by Kat Thomson in the "Forecast" exhibit (via Tephra ICA)

The Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art in Reston will peer into the future with its latest exhibit.

Featuring an all-female roster of artists, “Forecast” collects 22 images and text works that are meant to “speak to our collective futures,” the institute proclaims.

News

Developer seeks to build affordable apartments near Innovation Center Metro station

By Fatimah Waseem

Published November 1, 2022 at 11:15AM

The site is currently being used as a temporary athletic field (image via Google Maps).

Developer Peterson Companies is seeking Fairfax County’s permission to build hundreds of affordable apartments near the innovation center Metro station.

The Fairfax-based company would construct 500 units on its own land and a county-owned parcel at 13500 Dulles Greene Drive, according to county documents.

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Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published November 1, 2022 at 7:30AM | Updated November 1, 2022 at 8:14AM

Fairfax County is under a dense fog advisory until 10 a.m. (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Dense Fog Advisory in Effect — Fairfax County and the rest of the D.C. area are under a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 a.m. The National Weather Service says visibility could be limited to a quarter mile or less, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions. [NWS]

Metro Starts Fare Evasion Crackdown — “Metro Transit Police officers will begin issuing fare evasion citations on Tuesday, November 1, following a monthlong awareness and warning campaign. Citations with associated fines may be issued to anyone jumping fare gates, improperly using emergency gates, or not tapping fare boxes on Metrobuses.” [WMATA]

High-energy, talented, fun stylists & barbers needed (Great Clips at South Lakes Village Center)

By FFXnow.com

Published November 1, 2022 at 5:30AM

Great Clips at South Lakes Village Center is set to open this weekend (Photo via Sean Carroll).

We are opening a brand new salon! Come join our team, play a critical role in establishing a fun, high-energy, family-friendly salon in the beautiful and bustling South Lakes Village Center.

Join a locally owned Great Clips® salon, the world’s largest salon brand, and be one of the GREATS! Whether you’re new to the industry or have years behind the chair… great opportunities await!