Reston | FFXnow - Part 581

Morning Notes

Published April 11, 2022 at 7:30AM

Inside Capital One Hall (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Depp-Heard Defamation Trial Starts Today — “Three years after actor Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, for defamation over an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post about being a survivor of domestic abuse, the case is going to trial on Monday in Fairfax County Circuit Court in Virginia.” [The Washington Post]

Reston Man Indicted for Animal Cruelty — “Sheheryar Kamran, a 20-year-old resident of Reston, Virginia, was indicted on three federal charges related to animal cruelty for allegedly creating and posting videos on social media showing him abusing and killing hamsters. Kamran pleaded ‘not guilty’ in a federal court in Alexandria on February 24, 2022. He is currently awaiting trial set for May 16, 2022.” [FOX5]

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JUST IN: Frost Advisory issued for Fairfax County, starting at midnight

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 10, 2022 at 3:55PM

Snow on mushroom statues on Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

We’re a couple weeks into spring now, but that won’t stop a chill from settling in Fairfax County early tomorrow morning (Monday).

The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory set to take effect in the D.C. area from midnight to 9 a.m.

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Most-read Fairfax County stories of the week: April 4-8

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 8, 2022 at 3:45PM

Tysons Sunoco and Mobil gas stations were damaged by a storm Thursday night (staff photo by David Taube)

The weekend is almost here. Before you romp over to the nearest playground or head to bed for some much-needed sleep after avoiding those pranksters, let’s revisit the past week of news in Fairfax County.

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

News

Herndon Town Council explores sewer, water rate increases

By Fatimah Waseem

Published April 8, 2022 at 1:30PM | Updated October 11, 2022 at 5:04PM

Herndon government offices (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

In an effort to shore up its water and sewer fund, the Town of Herndon is considering increasing water and sewer rates.

If approved, the quarterly service charge for water would increase by nearly 18% or roughly $10.54. For water rates per every 1,000 gallon used, the charge would be more nominal — a little over 3%.

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Reston Association moves one step closer to hiring new CEO

By Fatimah Waseem

Published April 8, 2022 at 9:45AM

Reston Association

The top leadership position at Reston Association — which has sat cold since September — may soon be filled.

At a meeting Wednesday night (April 6), RA’s Board of Directors unanimously supported a measure to approve reimbursement of travel expenses for finalists being considered for the position.

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Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published April 8, 2022 at 7:30AM | Updated December 9, 2022 at 1:48PM

The new South County Police Station and Animal Shelter under construction in Lorton (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

County Elections Director Resigns — “Fairfax County’s general registrar has resigned after less than a year on the job and now the former election manager will serve as registrar until the term expires on June 30, 2023, county officials said. Scott Konopasek announced his intention to resign as general registrar during a closed session of the Electoral Board on March 24.” [Sun Gazette/Inside NoVA]

Depp-Heard Defamation Trial Will Be Televised — “Court TV will carry the televised feed of the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial, which is scheduled to begin next week in Fairfax County, VA. The network will be the pool feed provider for the trial, and plans to provide coverage of the proceedings.” [Deadline]

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Hotels in Fairfax County hold steady — but some imagine a different future

By Fatimah Waseem

Published April 7, 2022 at 3:45PM

Residence Inn could shift into a multi-family housing project (Photo via handout/Town of Herndon).

With two proposals to transform hotels into housing, local officials are exploring more creative ways to reach affordable housing goals.

In Herndon, a Residence Inn is slated to convert into a 17-unit affordable housing project spread across 11 buildings. Owners say the buildings are too difficult to maintain and industry demands haven’t kept with hotel brand standards.

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With Brazilian steakhouse coming, spa relocates in Reston Town Center

By Fatimah Waseem

Published April 7, 2022 at 1:30PM

The spa is temporarily located next to the ice skating rink (Photo via Mia Nguyen).

The Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão isn’t expected to open until late 2022, but it’s already making a big splash in Reston Town Center.

As the business expands, a spa and salon that has called RTC home for 21 years is relocating to another spot within the town center. The steakhouse is expected to take over space formerly taken up by Big Bowl, but it needs more space.

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Reston Town Center shares preview of planned updates to public spaces

By Fatimah Waseem

Published April 7, 2022 at 10:30AM

Most of the fountain's major structure will be relocated (courtesy Boston Properties)

A number of public spaces in Reston Town Center will get a facelift.

As reported last month, work on Fountain Plaza and the pavilion will begin this spring. Now, Boston Properties is offering a first look at the planned upgrades.

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Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published April 7, 2022 at 7:30AM

A grassy field outside Wolf Trap National Park's Filene Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Annandale Chick-fil-A Opens Today — “Chick-fil-A will open Thursday, April 7, at 7130 Little River Turnpike, Annandale…To celebrate the grand opening, the restaurant will surprise ‘100 local heroes making an impact in Annandale with free Chick-fil-A for a year.'” [Annandale Today]

Starkist HQ in Reston Now Open — Relocating from Pittsburgh, the tuna manufacturer opened its new corporate and administrative headquarters at 1875 Explorer Street in Reston Town Center on Tuesday (April 5). The office can accommodate more than 70 employees, and the company is marking its arrival with a community distribution event for the Reston-based nonprofit Feed the Children. [Starkist]