Reston | FFXnow - Part 513

Morning Notes

Published June 13, 2022 at 7:30AM

A Ben and Jerry's truck hands out ice cream in a Vienna neighborhood (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Criminal Case for Bijan Ghaisar Shooting Ends — The Justice Department won’t reopen a federal investigation into two U.S. Park Police officers who fatally shot McLean resident Bijan Ghaisar in 2017. Ghaisar’s family called the decision “a betrayal,” but it will allow their civil lawsuit that has been pending since October 2020 to move forward. [WTOP, The Washington Post]

Police Look for Man Reported Missing — “53YO Juan Ward last seen at 12:47pm on May 25 in 12500 blk of Dillingham Sq. in Woodbridge. 5’11”, 185lbs, black/grey hair, brown eyes, wearing a long-sleeve grey sweatshirt. Missing under unusual circumstances. Call 703-691-2131 w/info.” [FCPD/Twitter]

Summer Open House and Concert in the Courtyard at The Kensington Reston this Saturday

By Sponsor

Published June 10, 2022 at 4:30PM

The Kensington Reston

Summer is calling! Gather with friends and family at our Summer Open House & Concert in the Courtyard!

Join us Saturday, June 11 from 2:30-4:30 p.m., for live entertainment and enjoy Executive Chef Val’s signature summer dishes, live music and dancing. Savor the best of summertime and meet the residents and team members who make up our Kensington Reston family.

Countywide

Most-read Fairfax County stories of the week: June 6-10

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 10, 2022 at 3:00PM

Flowers and a balloon left on Blake Lane, site of a car crash on Tuesday that killed two Oakton High School students (photo by Amy Woolsey)

The weekend is almost here. Before you dig into your summer reading list 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:

Countywide

Police seek public’s help with Reston homicide investigation

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 10, 2022 at 2:15PM

Sanchez was found slain on a wooded path in Reston earlier this month (Photo via FCPD).

Local police are seeking the public’s help in a homicide investigation after a 27-year-old man was found slain on a wooded path in Reston.

The Fairfax County Police Department is investigating the death of Rene Alberto Pineda Sanchez, a Reston resident, as a homicide. His body was found on June 2 on a path behind apartments in the 12000 block of Greywing Square.

News

Early Reston Association budget talks pitch 10 percent assessment increase

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 10, 2022 at 11:00AM

Reston Association (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Assessments for Reston Association members could increase by 10% over last year based on preliminary budget talks.

At an RA Board of Directors meeting Wednesday night (June 8), board treasurer Bob Petrine kicked off a preliminary discussion on the budget and a proposed increase.

Countywide

Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published June 10, 2022 at 7:30AM

Reston Town Center on a sunny day (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Annandale Subway Vandalized — “A rowdy group of youths vandalized the Subway on Heritage Drive in Annandale at about 10:15 a.m. this morning [Thursday]…It will cost $2,000 or $3,000 to fix the window, [owner Emil] Ranakusuma says. He plans to file an insurance claim.” [Annandale Today]

General Assembly Dumps Football Stadium Bill — “The state legislator who has led the charge to lure the Washington Commanders to Virginia gave up the fight Thursday…State Senate Majority Leader Richard L. Saslaw (D-Fairfax) said comments that Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio made this week about the Jan. 6 insurrection were the last straw for the stadium bill.” [The Washington Post]

Around Town

Smoothie shop coming to Herndon’s Franklin Farm Village Center

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 9, 2022 at 2:15PM

The cafe is coming soon to the shopping center (Photo by Fatimah Waseem).

A new smoothie shop is slated to arrive at Herndon’s Franklin Farm Village Center.

According to storefront signage, the national chain Tropical Smoothie Cafe will take up space at 13344 Franklin Farm Road in Herndon.

Around Town

DoorDash is helping Reston Kabob bottle its secret sauces

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 9, 2022 at 11:00AM

DoorDash is helping the local business bottle its sauces (Photo by Masoud Shoja).

Reston Kabob is getting a chance to uplift its immigrant-owned business through an accelerator program operated by DoorDash.

The Reston-based eatery is part of the first cohort for DoorDash’s Accelerator for Local Goods, an education program designed to support consumer-packed goods that are owned by entrepreneurs who are female, transgender, immigrants or people of color.

Countywide

Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published June 9, 2022 at 7:30AM

Plants grow over Vienna Metro station sign and fence (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Police Arrest Suspect in Car Part Thefts — “A 33-year-old Alexandria man is being held without bond after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of vehicle parts in residential parking garages in Fairfax County and Fairfax City…The first theft was reported on April 19 in the 5800 block of Trinity Parkway in Centreville.” [ALXnow]

Fairfax Man Charged for Loudoun County Bomb Threat — “An 18-year-old man from Fairfax was arrested on Tuesday and charged in connection with a bomb threat that was emailed to Dominion High School on May 19.” [Patch]

Summer Open House and Concert in the Courtyard at The Kensington Reston

By Sponsor

Published June 8, 2022 at 4:30PM

The Kensington Reston

Summer is calling! Gather with friends and family at our Summer Open House & Concert in the Courtyard!

Join us Saturday, June 11 from 2:30-4:30 p.m., for live entertainment and enjoy Executive Chef Val’s signature summer dishes, live music and dancing. Savor the best of summertime and meet the residents and team members who make up our Kensington Reston family.