Earlier this week, Fairfax County supervisors set a public hearing for next month to determine the fate of the county’s Tenant-Landlord Commission.
The advisory body, established in 1971, is slated for elimination, in part because it has become increasingly difficult to find people willing to serve on it. A public hearing and, likely, a vote on the body’s fate has been set for Tuesday, March 18.
Customers who stop by Tysons Corner Center’s Nordstrom this weekend will get a chance to sample free food — and meet the chefs behind the culinary creations.
As part of a Black History Month collaboration, the department store’s Marketplace Cafe will host chefs David and Tonya Thomas, founders of the Baltimore-based catering company H3irloom Food Group, for a pop-up meet and greet on Sunday (Feb. 23) from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Counting swimmers, a diver and a relay team, there were four champions from local schools at the recent private school state meet in Stafford.
In swimming, juniors Kate Douglas from Potomac School and Elizabeth Bryan from Oakcrest School each won two races in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association girls’ competition, held at the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center last Saturday (Feb. 15).
FCPS Reaches Out to Ousted Federal Workers — “Fairfax County Public Schools held an informational session for transitioning federal workers Wednesday night. The aim was to identify skills that can translate into new roles with the school district. The impact of mass firings is being felt throughout the Metro D.C. area.” [WJLA]
ICYMI: Student Charged With Bringing Gun to School — An Edison High School student has been charged with for allegedly bringing a gun to school yesterday (Thursday) morning. The student reportedly showed the gun to other students, one of whom alerted a school resource officer. A 16-year-old was arrested, and the gun confiscated, with no reported injuries. [FFXnow]
Teen Charged with Falls Church Robbery — “An Arlington teen awaiting trial over his alleged role in a 2023 stabbing has been arrested on a robbery charge.” The 19-year-old man “is one of four suspects accused of taking more than $300 in merchandise from a liquor store in Falls Church on Jan. 17.” [ARLnow]
How Federal Firings Might Affect Va. National Parks — “The Trump administration’s firing of hundreds of newly hired National Park Service employees could limit operating hours and cut a range of services at attractions such as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, which bring in $32 million and $96 million, respectively, in tourism money to Virginia.” [Patch]
Workhouse Arts Center Leader Details Vision — “While driving by the Workhouse on his way to baseball games with his son, [Keith] Gordon used to ponder the 55-acre property and its potential. Last summer, he became the center’s president and chief executive officer. He sees the center as ‘a diamond in the rough, a story waiting to be told.'” [On the MoVe]
Fairfax County Hosts Black History Month Celebration — Fairfax County’s annual Black History Month Celebration will be held today (Friday) from 5-8:30 p.m. at the county government center. The festivities will include a variety of speeches and entertainment “to explore Black history in Fairfax County and celebrate perseverance and resiliency.” [Neighborhood and Community Services]
Lego-Building Contest Underway in Springfield — “Through March 2, kids looking to prove they’re the best young Lego builder in the area can participate in the 2025 Mini Master Model Builder competition for chance to win the title of DMV’s Mini Master Model Builder.” The winner will go to “Billund, Denmark, for the chance to become the first-ever Global Mini Master Model Builder.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Friday — Expect sunny and breezy conditions with a high around 37 degrees and northwest winds at 17 to 20 mph, gusting up to 32 mph. Night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 22 degrees. Winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph, still gusting up to 18 mph from the northwest. [NWS]
The new chair of the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics anticipates an expansive, inclusive, record-setting 2025 for the organization.
“We certainly have the opportunity to expose more local seniors to the challenges and pleasures of competing in the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics program,” Rod Hupp told FFXnow.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) could face a significant funding gap as county leaders weigh a budget proposal that falls short of what the school system requested, while looming federal policy changes threaten to cut millions in aid.
On Tuesday (Feb. 18), County Executive Brian Hill unveiled a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that includes $125.3 million in additional funding for schools, with $118.6 million going directly to FCPS’ operating budget.
Fairfax County residents who live on streets that limit cut-through traffic can now get exempted from those restrictions.
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday (Feb. 18) to begin accepting petitions in July from neighborhoods that want to provide the carve-out for residents while retaining restrictions on other drivers.
Fairfax County is making headway in its push for the land rights needed to allow construction of a new sewer line in western Tysons.
In the past month, county staff have secured deals for five additional properties west of Route 7 (Leesburg Pike), Tajera DeSena, a senior right of way agent for the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday (Feb. 18).
Fairfax County will look at creating a corps of “community safety officers,” who would have fewer powers than sworn law-enforcement personnel but could support the police department’s mission in an era of recruiting challenges.
“Based on experiences in other jurisdictions around the country and in our region, it could have some merit,” Braddock District Supervisor James Walkinshaw said when proposing on Tuesday (Feb. 18) that staff study the issue.
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect — “A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Thursday, Feb. 20, from 7 to 11 a.m. for accumulating snowfall during the morning commute. Expect accumulating snowfall and slick roads if traveling tomorrow morning, with surface temperatures in the upper teens to low 20s.” [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
Family of DCA Plane Crash Victim Sues — “The family of a passenger who died in the midair collision near Washington, D.C., filed legal claims against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United States Army, seeking $250 million in compensation for each claim.” [ABC News]
Campaign Finance Reform Bill Goes to Governor — “The Virginia House and Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to tighten Virginia’s notoriously loose campaign-finance laws by banning the personal use of campaign funds, something already banned in 48 states and in federal contests.” Sen. Jennifer Boysko, who sponsored the Senate version of the bill, called it “a long-overdue first step” toward restoring faith in democracy. [Washington Post]
County Shares Resources for Fired Federal Workers — “Thousands of county residents and their families will likely be affected by the federal government’s recently announced plan to significantly downsize the federal workforce and budget. The county has a variety of resources and services that can help former federal employees, contractors and anyone else affected by job loss.” [Fairfax County Government]
Tysons Financial Firm Plans Expansion — “Nodal Exchange, LLC, North America’s largest power futures exchange and a subsidiary of the Deutsche Boerse Group’s EEX Group, will invest $300,000 to expand its operations. The expansion will create 33 new jobs.” The company’s headquarters are at 1921 Gallows Road. [Fairfax County Economic Development Authority]
Fairfax City Police Seek Man Wanted for Gun Possession — “City of Fairfax Police are asking the public’s help in locating [a man] who is wanted on two felony firearm possession warrants and four misdemeanor warrants. Police warn members of the public not to approach [the man], who is known to carry firearms and knives.” [Patch]
Inside ‘Legendary’ Springfield Recording Studio — “If the walls of Bias Studios could talk, they would sing. And it would sound amazing. Hiding next to a firehouse in Springfield, this unassuming one-story brick building has been quietly cranking out hit after hit since 1980.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Thursday — Snow is expected mainly before 1pm, with a high near 29. The day will be blustery with wind gusts that could reach 33 mph. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation, and snow accumulation could be less than one inch. Thursday evening will be partly cloudy and continue to be blustery, with a low around 22. [NWS]
