Reston | FFXnow - Part 471

Morning Notes

Published October 11, 2022 at 7:30AM

Capital One Center past I-495, seen from Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County Task Force Returns From Hurricane — “Today we warmly welcomed back VA-TF1 from their remarkable service to the victims of Ian. As always, the brave women, men and K9s of @VATF1 came through when the call to help arrived. They stand ready for the nation and the residents of Fairfax County.” [Jeff McKay/Twitter]

U.S. Opposes FCPS in Sexual Assault Case — “A recent filing in the U.S. Supreme Court supports a former Oakton High School student’s Title IX lawsuit against Fairfax County Public Schools over claims the student was threatened with discipline if she reported she was raped on a school outing.” [Patch]

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Published October 10, 2022 at 4:30PM

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Fairfax County School Board commits to supporting transgender students, as community speaks out

By Matt Blitz

Published October 10, 2022 at 2:15PM | Updated October 10, 2022 at 4:01PM

Transgender pride flag (via Alexander Grey/Unsplash)

The Fairfax County School Board reaffirmed its support for transgender students last week as community members spoke out against policies proposed by the state that would limit their rights.

At a meeting on Thursday (Oct. 6), members issued a statement reiterating Fairfax County Public School’s commitment to policies that “will continue supporting our transgender and gender-expansive students, staff, and families”:

News

Police search underway for missing woman, last seen in Reston

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 10, 2022 at 9:35AM | Updated October 10, 2022 at 12:22PM

Rabieb Tandee Palmer was last seen in the 1300 block of Gatemeadow Way in Reston (via FCPD/Twitter)

Updated at 12:25 p.m. — Rabieb Tandee Palmer has been found safe, police announced.

Earlier: Fairfax County and Virginia state police are looking for a 74-year-old woman who went missing in Reston early this morning (Monday).

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Most-read Fairfax County stories of the week: Oct. 3-7

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 7, 2022 at 3:30PM

Flagger ahead sign on Cedar Lane in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The weekend is almost here. Before you consider whether your neighborhood school should have a speed camera or head to bed for some much-needed sleep, let’s revisit the past week of news in Fairfax County.

Here are the 10 most-read stories on FFXnow this week:

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Senior living facility opens in Great Falls, filling major housing need

By Matt Blitz

Published October 7, 2022 at 2:30PM

The Residence at Colvin Run Ribbon Cutting (photo courtesy of The Residence at Colvin Run)

A much-discussed senior living community is now open in Great Falls.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last month to open the Residence at Colvin Run at 1131 Walker Road. In attendance were a few local officials, including Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust.

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Planned Herndon water pump will have capacity for 10M gallons a day

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 7, 2022 at 11:45AM

Herndon will work with Fairfax Water to add a pump station next to the police station (via Town of Herndon)

A pump station proposed for the Herndon Police Department site will be able to process 10 million gallons of water per day, town staff say.

The station is part of a broader retooling of Herndon’s Utility Master Plan, which outlines how the town will bolster its water infrastructure in preparation for development around the downtown and future Metro station.

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Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published October 7, 2022 at 7:30AM

Railroad tracks are elevated above Lake Accotink Park (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Retired Priest Found Not Guilty of Sexual Abuse — “Terry Wayne Specht, 69, of Pennsylvania was found not guilty by a jury in Fairfax County of one felony count of aggravated sexual battery of a child younger than 13, court records show. Investigators claimed the assault took place in 2000, according to an indictment, when Specht was chaplain and assistant principal at St. Paul VI Catholic High School.” [The Washington Post]

Vehicle Hits Pedestrian in Groveton — Fairfax County police officers were dispatched to the 7200 block of Fordson Road yesterday morning (Thursday) after a driver hit an adult, male pedestrian. The crash closed the street between Richmond Highway and Lockheed Blvd for more than an hour. Initially considered life-threatening, the man’s injury condition was later upgraded. [FCPD/Twitter]

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Published October 6, 2022 at 4:30PM

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Virginia’s limits on local authority are becoming “more intrusive” for Fairfax County, board chair says

By Matt Blitz

Published October 6, 2022 at 3:30PM

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay (file photo)

Fairfax County deserves more local authority, Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay says, calling Virginia’s Dillon Rule “increasingly more intrusive” in day-to-day operations.

The Dillon Rule dictates that localities only have the authority to create laws, set guidelines, and wield power if the state expressly grants it to them.