An upscale omakase restaurant has its sights set on Reston for its next “sushi speakeasy.”
Sushi by Bou appears to be expanding with a new location inside the Hyatt Regency Reston (1800 Presidents Street), near Capital Grille. The restaurant — a high-end chain self-described as “an exclusive omakase hideaway where tradition meets innovation” — offers just three omakase spreads to choose from, along with various sides, spirits and cocktails.
Year-over-year apartment rents were down across Fairfax County in May, mirroring a national trend.
All seven areas of the county analyzed by Apartment List in its monthly report showed declines from May 2025, even as the rental market experienced its typical seasonal growth from winter to spring.
Capital Weather Gang Leaving WaPo — “After more than 18 years with The Washington Post, the Capital Weather Gang announced Sunday that it is leaving the newspaper and returning to its roots as an independent weather outlet under the name Capital Weather.” A preview of the new site has launched, as has a new membership option to support the team’s weather coverage. [MoCo Show]
Driver Charged in I-95 Bus Crash — “A high rate of speed played a role in a bus failing to slow for traffic approaching a work zone on Interstate 95 in Virginia and crashing into six vehicles early Friday, killing five and injuring dozens, according to NTSB.” The driver has been charged with two counts of voluntary manslaughter, with the Virginia State Police saying more are pending, as of Saturday (May 30). [WTOP]
More Details on Partial Popes Head Reopening — “On Tuesday, June 2, around 10 a.m., the new Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) and Popes Head Road (Route 654) interchange with triple roundabouts will partially open to traffic.” Southbound Fairfax County Parkway and east and westbound Popes Head Road to the northbound parkway will reopen, while other parts will remain closed until this fall. [VDOT]
Some Democratic Leaders Disappointed by Vetoes — “Several of Spanberger’s vetoes thwarted major Democratic priorities, including collective bargaining and establishing a retail market for cannabis.” Some top Democrats expressed frustration she didn’t communicate her concerns during the legislative session, while the governor has said “she supports the policy goals and hopes to one day sign them into law after flaws are ironed out.” [Washington Post]
Metro Ramps Up Bus Fare Enforcement — “Metro is stepping up fare enforcement on Metrobus, changing the experience for riders as the transit agency launches a broad push to catch fare evaders. As May ends and June begins, riders can expect to see uniformed Metro Transit Police officers and other Metro employees on and around buses.” [WTOP]
Barcroft Plaza Sold — “Federal Realty Investment Trust has sold Barcroft Plaza to a joint venture of Bain Capital Real Estate and 11North Partners, the Washington Business Journal reported on May 28.” Federal Realty says proceeds from the $58 million sale “will support the company’s existing portfolio and expansion into new markets.” [Annandale Today]
FCPD Adds Asian Community Liaison — “During this Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Fairfax County Police Department is strengthening its commitment to community connection with the appointment of Master Police Officer Emmilie Sanchez-Suarez as the department’s Asian Community Liaison.” [FCPD]
Falls Church Considers How to Enhance Tree Canopy — “Falls Church’s Urban Forestry Commission is considering ideas to increase the city’s tree canopy without breaking the bank … At the May 20 commission meeting, there was some skepticism that any new urban-forestry initiatives would win Council support, whether or not costs were kept down.” [ARLnow]
New Legal Notice — Online sale per Section 8.7-210, 11:00 ET, June 16, 2026. [Public Notices]
It’s Monday — It will be partly sunny today with a high of around 79°F and a north wind at about 8 mph. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low of around 55°F and an east wind ranging from 5 to 8 mph. [NWS]
A rainy Memorial Day weekend that canceled events and water park openings wasn’t enough to alleviate the drought plaguing Fairfax County and the rest of Virginia.
Almost the entire state remains under a drought warning, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality announced today (Friday). The only exceptions are Isle of Wight County and a few cities in the southeast, which are under a drought watch.
With Memorial Day in the rear view mirror, swimming pools are open, outdoor concerts are tuning up, and Fairfax County residents will have plenty of activities to keep them occupied during the longest days of the year.
Here are the nominees for “Best Summer Activities in Fairfax County” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Did we miss your favorite activity below? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 12.
Voting for Best After School Program in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, June 5 at 8:30 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Tutoring Service in Fairfax County. The results are now official:
Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park visitors can now officially enjoy the trail during the same hours at any point in its 45-mile length.
The board of directors for NOVA Parks, the regional authority that owns and operates the park, voted at its May 21 meeting to standardize 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as the W&OD Trail’s formal operating hours, effective immediately.
After 10 days spent detained at Dulles International Airport, Ghanaian asylum seeker Anabella Gyasi and her son will go back to her home country. A judge with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ordered Friday that the pregnant woman cannot stay in the airport any longer.
“For the reasons stated from the bench, the Court finds that the welfare of the petitioners and the interests of justice are best served by allowing petitioners to return home immediately,” Judge Leonie M. Brinkema wrote after an emergency hearing the morning of May 29 in Alexandria.
Dunn Loring School Commemoration Planned — “Join FCPS on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Dunn Loring Center to honor the rich history and lasting legacy of the building. This space has served generations of FCPS students, employees, and families since its establishment in 1939.” The building at 2334 Gallows Road will be demolished soon to make way for the construction of a new elementary school. [FCPS]
‘Swatting’ Call for Supreme Court Justice’s Home — “An apparent ‘swatting’ incident targeted the residence of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Wednesday night, police confirmed to NBC News.” Fairfax County police say they quickly confirmed with Supreme Court Police assigned to Barrett’s home that a report of gunshots sent to the department’s non-emergency line around 9 p.m. on May 27 “was fictitious.” [NBC4]
Data Center Boom Fueling Pollution — “The 10,500 generators attached to data centers in Virginia produce enough pollution to harm public health even if used rarely, according to a new analysis of emissions permits” that reviewed permits and emissions filings for 132 sites operating in Northern Virginia through the end of 2024. Another 19 data centers have been approved in the region since then. [Washington Post]
Waymo Starts Mapping N. Va. — “Driverless car company Waymo has confirmed to FOX 5 D.C. that it is now mapping parts of Northern Virginia.” Though Virginia hasn’t yet authorized fully autonomous ride-hailing services, Waymo policy adviser Rich Harrington says the company’s “vehicles were already operating on roads in Alexandria with safety drivers behind the wheel and would soon begin operating in Arlington as well.” [FOX5]
Beyer Seeks to Block Trump Arch — “Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) is taking legislative aim at President Trump’s proposed 250-foot ‘triumphal arch’ near Arlington National Cemetery.” The congressman will introduce a bill that prohibits the use of federal funds for the arch and bars the federal government from building the arch or any similar structure on National Park Service-owned land in the D.C. region. [ARLnow]
Worker Burned by Live Wire in Tysons — “Around 11:30 a.m. [on May 27], the Fairfax County Police Department helicopter responded to the 1900 block of Cathy Lane after the construction worker, a male, fell [from a ladder] and hit the live wire, causing burn injuries. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.” [WJLA]
Law Could Save People With Disabilities — A bill signed into law from Chesterfield Del. Leslie Mehta will require “certain healthcare providers to conduct regular simulations so that employees are extra prepared to identify and respond to emergencies experienced by people with disabilities under their care.” [Virginia Mercury]
Two New Flights Heading to Dulles — “United Airlines will add two nonstop routes from Washington Dulles later this year, including service to Orange County, California, and San José del Cabo, Mexico. The Orange County/Santa Ana route is scheduled to begin Aug. 11 and will operate daily year-round on a Boeing 737,” while the San Jose del Cabo route will launch on Oct. 25 and operate four times a week. [Patch]
New Legal Notice — ABC permit application for restaurant license; objections within 30 days. [Public Notices]
It’s Friday — Expect a sunny day with a high of 78°F. Winds will shift from north to west at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Overnight, the weather will be mostly clear with a low of around 60°F, and southwest winds at 7 mph. [NWS]
A historic Reston building that was created as the center of a utopian community, and later used as a distillery, has been added to a statewide preservation group’s “Most Endangered Places” list, lending momentum to local efforts to try to save it.
Preservation Virginia added the Wiehle Town Hall, also known as the A. Smith Bowman Distillery, to its list of endangered historic places earlier this month, citing “significant development pressures in this region of Virginia” as well as the fact that last year, the land was listed for sale.
A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and stashing them in his home.
David Rush was arrested and charged with criminal theft of public money last week, according to federal court filings in Virginia, where he lives.
