Two local players who graduated from Fairfax County schools continue as big contributors for the success of the Gettysburg College women’s basketball team this season.
Both are starting junior guards: Alayna Arnolie a graduate of Madison High School and A.B. Holsinger is a Langley High grad. The two have helped the Bullets to an 11-1 overall record through Jan. 7 action.
Any Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) card holders who’ve been taking advantage of Kanopy might want to start working through their watchlist now.
FCPL announced on Sunday (Jan. 5) that it isn’t renewing its subscription to the on-demand movie and TV streaming service, so users will no longer be able to access the platform after Jan. 31.
Under current Virginia law, adults placed into a guardianship or conservatorship are automatically deemed ineligible to vote. One Northern Virginia legislator, backed by a key advocacy group and a number of affected individuals, is working to change that.
State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-40) has introduced legislation that would eliminate the automatic stripping of voting rights of those who come under a guardianship.
Whole Foods Market has set a grand opening date for its new store in Falls Church, which means its 25-year stay in Idylwood is officially coming to an end.
The grocery store’s last day of business at 7511 Leesburg Pike in Idylwood Plaza is currently scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3. However, the timing could change “depending on the store’s in-stock levels,” a Whole Foods spokesperson told FFXnow.
Almost two years after talks of a casino in Fairfax County’s Silver Line corridor emerged, prospective developer Comstock Companies has publicly commented for the first time on its plan for a gaming and entertainment hub in Tysons.
The proposal represents “an opportunity to bring an entertainment anchor” to Tysons, Comstock Executive Vice President for Development John Harrison told community members Tuesday (Jan. 7) at an online forum hosted by the Fairfax County NAACP.
Fairfax County Police Help Escort Jimmy Carter Funeral — “Today, our officers proudly assisted with the escort for President Jimmy Carter’s funeral in Washington, D.C. It was an honor to be part of this historic moment as we paid tribute to a lifetime of service and leadership.” [FCPD/Facebook]
No Weather Delay for County Government Offices — “Fairfax County Government offices are open on Wednesday, Jan. 8, however employees have been granted unscheduled leave. Teleworkers are expected to telework or use personal leave. Emergency service personnel should report as scheduled.” [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
General Assembly Start Postponed — “The water crisis in Richmond is forcing the Virginia General Assembly to delay the start of its legislative session. Both the House and Senate will meet briefly at noon Wednesday before going on a recess until Monday, Jan. 13.” [WTVR]
Virginia Flag Becomes Protest Symbol in Korea — “The Virginia state flag is becoming a symbol of resistance in South Korea, where impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faces abuse of power charges.” A flag outside Gwangju’s City Hall was originally gifted to the city by Gov. Glenn Youngkin after a November visit “about cooperating in the agricultural sector.” [Axios Richmond]
Washington Post Hit With Layoffs — “The Washington Post laid off nearly its entire public relations department in its sweeping layoffs on Tuesday as it moves away from promoting the paper’s journalism.” The newspaper cut about 4% of its staff, including 73 people from the advertising department, but left the newsroom untouched. [The Daily Beast]
What to Expect From Route 1 Widening This Year — “According to VDOT, the Phase I right-of-way (ROW) process has begun for partial property acquisitions between Jeff Todd Way/Mount Vernon Memorial Highway and just north of Frye Road … Sometime in the second quarter of 2025, the agency expects to begin partial acquisitions for Phase II.” [On the MoVe]
Japanese Restaurant Opens in Lincolnia — “Kajiken, a Japanese restaurant specializing in abura soba, opened in Pinecrest Plaza in Lincolnia, at the end of 2024 … The restaurant is located at 6550-K Little River Turnpike in the former Foxfire Grill space. It’s open daily 11 a.m.-9:45 p.m.” [Annandale Today]
Reston IT Contractor Expands With Acquisition — “Reston’s Agile Defense has acquired McLean’s IntelliBridge, a tie-up of two portfolio companies of Chevy Chase investment firm Enlightenment Capital … With the acquisition, Agile Defense doubles in size to more than 2,000 skilled workers and diversifies its portfolio.” [Washington Business Journal]
It’s Wednesday — Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 30 degrees, and a west wind ranging between 10-14 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. The night will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 17 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind of 10-14 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph. [NWS]
January opens the most important portion of the winter sports seasons for local high-school teams.
Once schools restart play following recent snowy weather conditions, the majority of the remaining regular-season contests will be against district opponents, followed by postseason tournaments.
A number of graduates of Fairfax County high schools are members of the nationally-ranked Christopher Newport University women’s basketball team that is scheduled to play a game in Northern Virginia this week.
The 14-1 Captains from Newport News will travel to Arlington and compete against the host Marymount University Saints in a Division III game.
Fairfax County Public Schools students have been granted a third extra day of winter break.
FCPS announced just after 5 p.m. that no classes will be held tomorrow (Wednesday), as cleanup efforts continue following yesterday’s snowstorm, which dumped an estimated 6 to 10 inches of snow on the county.
The new year brought a new kind of Chinese restaurant to the Town of Vienna.
Panda Dumpling quietly opened last Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 155B Maple Avenue West, taking over the former Bubble Mochi space in between the Cruz N Shine Car Wash and Marjan Carryout and Catering.
