Abricott, a new business with a heady gamut of nuts and sweets served 100 different ways and counting, has opened in the heart of Reston Town Center.
Located at 11900 Market Street, where it has a direct view of the Mercury Fountain, the small storefront has a prime location, robust smells and bold interior color palette that easily capture the attention of passersby.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors directed County Executive Bryan Hill last Tuesday (Feb. 3) to consider ways a number of “placemaking” organizations — including Visit Fairfax, Volunteer Fairfax and the Tysons Community Alliance — could be consolidated or restructured to reduce costs and be more operationally strategic.
“While each provides value, fragmentation and duplicative services dilute impact and reduce efficiency,” board members said in the directive to Hill.
Though it hasn’t served a drink since Lyndon B. Johnson was in the White House, the historic Dranesville Tavern appears to have retained its appeal as a lodging destination.
Where other sites in its Resident Curator Program might attract a single offer, the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) received three proposals from community members looking to restore the 19th-century property in Herndon in exchange for a rent-free stay.
A potential statewide special election on mid-decade redistricting could put further stress on Fairfax County’s elections office, which has already been stretched thin over the past six months.
For now, however, the county’s election officials say the situation remains under control.
Fairfax Schools Open on Time — “This weekend our weather team traveled around the county to see first hand the progress of ongoing efforts to clear snow and ice from sidewalks and bus stops. We are pleased to report that these efforts have done enough for us to return to our regular school day. With that in mind, all FCPS schools and offices will open on time for Monday, February 9, 2026.” [Fairfax County Public Schools]
Students Report Man Following Them — “City of Fairfax Police are actively investigating a suspicious incident involving a group of children who reported on Thursday [Feb. 5] seeing a man following them as they walked home from school, first in Van Dyck Park and later in their neighborhood. The children described the man as wearing black winter gear.” [City of Fairfax Police]
Man Killed in Four-Vehicle Crash Identified — Fairfax County police are continuing to investigate a four-vehicle crash on Braddock Road that killed one driver who is believed to have crashed into a police cruiser, setting off a chain reaction of rear-end crashes at a red light. The initial driver — Dariush Bakhtiani, 57, of Centreville — was transported to a hospital, where he died. [FCPD]
Measles Exposure at National Airport — “A pre-school age child with measles traveled through Reagan National Airport and on a Yellow Line Metro train last week.” The child, a resident of another state, traveled through the airport on Jan. 26, according to the Virginia Department of Health, which says the state has now reported six cases of measles this year. [ARLnow]
Transit-Oriented Housing Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk — “Bills that could allow by-right zoning for apartment buildings, townhomes and mixed-use developments in certain commercial corridors cleared the Senate Thursday, one of several proposals to boost housing supply working through the Virginia legislature.” [Virginia Mercury]
Human Services Building Closed After Flooding — “Due to the flooding issue this morning, Friday, Feb. 6, the Pennino building will be closed a minimum of one week and potentially longer. If you have a scheduled appointment at this location, please contact the agency you were visiting to reschedule.” The flooding was caused by a “water line break” in the building, which houses the county’s family, neighborhood and human services agencies. [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
Centreville Burglary Under Investigation — “On January 24, at 11:25 a.m., officers responded to the 13900 block of Big Yankee Lane … for a burglary report. The victim was alerted by a neighbor that their home was burglarized. Officers reviewed surveillance footage and observed two men forcibly enter the residence through the back door around 8:46 p.m. on January 23.” Police are offering a $5,000 reward for information that results in an arrest of the suspects, who appear to have stolen two guns. [FCPD]
Tysons Company Loses Big on Bitcoin — “Strategy Inc. reported its largest loss ever in the fourth quarter — a whopping $12.4 billion — as the Tysons company took a massive write-down on the value of its bitcoin holdings.” Though the loss “essentially wiped out” its profits from 2025, the company “formerly known as MicroStrategy continues to load up on the cryptocurrency, acquiring more than 41,000 bitcoins in January alone.” [Washington Business Journal]
Indian Restaurant Eyes Tysons Location — The Texas restaurant Dum ‘N Grill is planning to expand around the country, including with locations in Loudoun and Fairfax counties. “Over in Fairfax County, Dum N Grill is working on a location at the Tysons Corner Center shopping mall.” [The Burn]
New Legal Notice — Establishment seeks ABC Marketplace Wine and Beer On-Premises license. [Public Notices]
It’s Monday — Expect sunshine and a high temperature around 33 degrees, with northwest winds of 3 to 6 mph. The night will bring mostly cloudy skies and a low temperature near 22, accompanied by calm winds. [NWS]
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer
MILAN (AP) — It seemed only fitting that Ilia Malinin was the first one to get his Olympic gold medal after the U.S. successfully defended its team title by holding off the Japanese on Sunday night in the three-day competition at the Milan Cortina Games.
A 2,300-mile trek by Buddhist monks advocating for unity and compassion will soon enter Fairfax County.
The Walk for Peace is currently scheduled to arrive in Lorton at Richmond Highway and Furnace Road on Sunday (Feb. 8) around 8 a.m., according to the Fairfax County Police Department, which will provide an escort for the pilgrimage while it’s in the county’s borders.
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are officially underway in Italy, with the opening ceremony unfolding this afternoon (Friday).
For Fairfax County viewers, eyes will be particularly fixed in the coming days on two local athletes: figure skater Ilia Malinin — a 2023 Marshall High graduate who still lives in Vienna and trains at Reston’s SkateQuest — and speedskater Brandon Kim, a 2020 Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology making his Olympic debut.
After a couple days where temperatures ticked above freezing, the D.C. region will see a return of the frigid weather responsible for the “snowcrete” still piled up on many sidewalks and roadways.
The National Weather Service has issued Extreme Cold and High Wind warnings for the region, including Fairfax County, that are scheduled to take effect at 4 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday).
After a hectic week at work, getting your nails done by a professional — whether it’s a basic trim or a full manicure and pedicure — can feel like a treat, and Fairfax County has a wide array of salons ready to oblige.
Here are the nominees for “Best Nail Salon in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite salon below? If not, write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20.
Voting for the Best Hair Salon in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Feb. 13 at 8:30 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Urgent Care in Fairfax. The results are now official:
