Seal of Fairfax County in the Board of Supervisors' meeting room (staff photo by Jared Serre)
Fairfax County is bracing for cutbacks in federal funding for Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a result of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump last July 4.
An approximately $6.7 million reduction in revenue — already reflected in the fiscal year 2027 budget adopted on May 5 — is the result of the federal government shifting more administrative costs for SNAP to the states, county staff told the Board of Supervisors during their Health and Human Services Committee meeting on June 16.
New shared-use path along I-495 in McLean (courtesy VDOT)
A community celebration is set for this coming Saturday, June 27 to mark the opening of a new shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail adjacent to the Capital Beltway (I-495) in McLean.
A joint effort of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Transurban, the trail is one of the final multimodal features of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project, which extended the interstate’s toll lanes past the GW Parkway in McLean and updated seven bridges.
The mill building at Colvin Run Mill (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Annandale Abduction Attempt — Fairfax County police are searching for a man who tried to abduct a woman in the 8000 block of Braddock Road in Annandale, according to authorities. Anyone with information is urged to call 911. [WJLA]
Deadly Crash on I-95 — Two people died and a third was injured when a speeding vehicle left Interstate 95 north near the Fairfax County Parkway exit early Sunday, struck a guardrail and a tree and caught fire, according to Virginia State Police. Bystanders pulled one passenger from the burning vehicle; the driver and another passenger died at the scene. [DC News Now]
Fiery End to Beltway Chase — A speeding driver led a state trooper on an early Sunday chase from the Capital Beltway near Telegraph Road, north onto I-395 and into an Edsall Road apartment complex, where the driver bailed out on foot and was caught, according to Virginia State Police. The abandoned car rolled into a parked vehicle and sparked a fire that destroyed both. [Fox 5]
FCPS Pressed on Anti-Black Bias — A Thoreau Middle School mother told FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid at a Fairfax County NAACP forum that her son faced repeated anti-Black harassment, including racial slurs and being handed bananas and called a monkey. “We obviously need to do better,” Reid said, pledging to meet with the family. [Patch]
Teacher, Parent Win Defamation Suits — Fairfax County juries awarded an FCPS teacher and a parent a combined $1.05 million in their defamation suits against David Gordon, who runs the conservative X feed The Virginia Project, over 2025 posts linking them to grooming and child abduction. Teacher Robert Rigby was awarded $350,000 and parent Vanessa Hall $700,000. Gordon plans to appeal. [NBC 4]
Reston Native’s Olympic Heritage — Reston native Brooke Frishman will play for Israel at the World Lacrosse Championship in Tokyo on July 24, carrying the 1964 Olympic warm-up jacket worn by her grandfather, U.S. gymnast Greg Weiss. “I don’t know how many people can say that they’ll be able to bring something along that their grandfather wore before them in the Olympics. It feels like a movie,” she said. [Fairfax Times]
Data Centers Face Power Fee — A Virginia budget conference report would charge data centers $0.011 per kilowatt-hour of electricity, a fee projected to raise $1.2 billion over the two-year cycle as the industry strains the grid and water supplies, particularly in N. Va. “This budget agreement reflects our shared commitment to making Virginia more affordable for families,” Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas (D) and House Appropriations Chair Luke Torian (D) said. The budget still needs approval from both chambers and Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D). [Virginia Scope]
Judge Backs Assault Weapons Ban — A Spotsylvania County judge declined to block Virginia’s ban on selling assault weapons, rejecting gun owners’ argument that the state constitution’s militia clause bars it. The ruling clears the way for the law, signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), to take effect July 1. “The commonwealth will defend against any appeal in this case,” Attorney General Jay Jones (D) said. [Courthouse News]
Complaints at Virginia ICE Center — As the Trump administration expands immigrant detention to about 68,000 people, complaints of inadequate medical care and harsh conditions are mounting at ICE facilities including the Farmville Detention Center in central Virginia, where roughly three-quarters of nearly 500 detainees have no criminal record. Sens. Mark Warner (D) and Tim Kaine (D) have both conducted oversight visits. [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Monday — Expect a humid high near 90 with strong to severe storms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. into the evening. Forecasters say damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, with a tornado or flooding downpours also possible. The overnight low is around 66. [Capital Weather/X, NWS/X]
New Legal Notice — Restaurant seeks ABC beer/wine on/off-premises license; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]
New Legal Notice — Retail day spa seeks on-premises beer and wine license. [Public Notices]
New Legal Notice — Custody complaint filed; response due August 17, 2026, or default. [Public Notices]
Fairfax County Deputy Police Chief Dalton Becker highlights recent fatal crashes in a press conference at the corner of Richmond Highway and Frye Road in Woodlawn (via FCPD/X)
Calling the last 48 hours “a dangerous time on our roadways,” Fairfax County police are asking both pedestrians and drivers to pay attention and follow the rules of the road.
The Fairfax County Police Department held a press conference this afternoon (Friday) at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Frye Road in Woodlawn in the wake of five fatal crashes that have occurred over the last two days. Four of them killed pedestrians, while a fifth ended in the death of a motorcyclist.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs reproductive health legislation at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton (photo by Bert Shepherd/Americans for Contraception)
With the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial just a stone’s throw away, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed landmark reproductive freedom and contraception access legislation Wednesday during a ceremony at Occoquan Regional Park.
The new law, the governor said, protects the right of Virginia women to access and use birth control and reduces the cost of contraception across the commonwealth.
Whether you’re looking to get in some quick practice swings or buckle down for a full 18 holes, Fairfax County’s golf courses can feel like oases of green amid the surrounding suburban development.
Here are the nominees for “Best Golf Course in Fairfax County” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Did we miss your favorite venue below? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 3.
Voting for Best Wedding Venue in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, June 26 at 8:30 a.m.
Fairfax County ambulance (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Four pedestrians have been killed in crashes on Fairfax County roads within the past two days, bringing the total death toll for 2026 up to 10.
Fairfax County police officers responded at around 3:38 a.m. today (Friday) to Little River Turnpike at Southland Avenue in Lincolnia after an adult man was struck by the driver of an eastbound 2018 Honda Civic.
Construction wall for Sloomoo Institute, coming to Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Tysons Corner Center is poised for a busy summer with new retail options and family-friendly programs.
Following the recent openings of an expanded Zara and relocated Maggiano’s, the mall anticipates welcoming Sloomoo Institute — self-described as “the world’s #1 slime experience” — sometime in July, though a precise date hasn’t been announced yet.
A helicopter passes above a streetlight in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Pedestrian Killed in Seven Corners Crash — “Officers are on scene of a pedestrian crash at Leesburg Pike and Munson Hill Rd near Seven Corners. An adult male pedestrian was struck and transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased. A second adult male pedestrian was struck and not injured.” [FCPD/X]
Motorcyclist Dies After Route 1 Crash — A motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on Richmond Highway and Mims Street in Lorton on Wednesday (June 17) has died, police announced last night. “Preliminary, alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash. Speed remains under investigation.” [FCPD]
Transit Schedules Modified for Juneteenth — “Fairfax Connector will operate Holiday Weekday Service on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.” Meanwhile, Metro announced that rail and bus service will be more limited today before increasing frequency on the weekend for Pride events in D.C. [FCDOT]
Va. Joins Reproductive Freedom Alliance — “From support for legislation and ballot referendums to helping states stockpile abortion and miscarriage management drug mifepristone, a growing cohort of governors are banding together as the Reproductive Freedom Alliance. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Wednesday that she has joined the coalition.” [Virginia Mercury]
Quad God Visits Former School — “On June 15, Westbriar Elementary School students were paid a visit from a very special alumnus, none other than Olympic gold medalist and three-time world champion figure skater Ilia Malinin. The Olympian has also become known as the ‘Quad God’ because of his ability to land some of the most difficult quadruple jumps in figure skating, including the first quadruple axel in competition.” [FCPS]
Update on RTC North Plan — “Fairfax County and Inova officials told Reston residents Tuesday night that a proposed rezoning for Reston Town Center North is meant to establish the framework for future redevelopment, not approve the final design of individual buildings.” [Patch]
Reston Residents Approve Speed Humps — “A Fairfax County traffic-calming plan to install three speed humps on Fairway Drive has been approved by residents in the ballot area, according to the RTAP Fairway Drive Task Force. The task force said it was notified June 15 by Supervisor Walter Alcorn’s (D-Hunter Mill) office that the plan had passed.” [Patch]
Falls Church Could Expand Car Tax Exemption — “Vehicles assessed at $1,500 or less are currently exempt from the city’s car tax of $4.80 per $100 assessed valuation. Under a proposal brought to Council members by Commissioner of Revenue Tom Clinton and city staff, the exemption level would double to $3,000.” [ARLnow]
It’s Friday — Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Night will be mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. [NWS]
The Fairfax County seal at the Fairfax County Government Center (staff photo by James Cullum)
Several Fairfax County supervisors this week signaled an interest in expanding the “Beyond the Bell” child care program following a reportedly successful pilot over the previous school year.
County staff proposed at the Board of Supervisors’ Health and Human Services Committee meeting on Tuesday (June 16) transitioning all existing School Age Child Care (SACC) sites to Beyond the Bell over the next few years, starting with an additional 21 schools this fall.
