Tysons | FFXnow - Part 328

Morning Notes

Published November 27, 2023 at 8:15AM

Runners participating in a Turkey Trot on Glade Drive in Reston (photo by Ray Copson)

“Free Palestine” Protest Disrupts Black Friday in Tysons — “Outside Tysons Corner Center in McLean, another group marched and chanted. A line of vehicles could be seen with Palestinian flags waving…Some posted on social media that they had been stuck in traffic for hours. One X user posted that they were stuck in the Tysons parking garage because of the protest.” [WUSA9]

Fairfax County Firefighter Dies Off-Duty — “With great sadness, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department announces the death of Lieutenant Travis Traynham. Lt. Traynham passed away while off-duty on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Lt. Traynham has been a valued member of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department since joining in 2004.” [FCFRD/Facebook]

Live Fairfax: What’s on your winter bucket list?

By Sponsor

Published November 24, 2023 at 12:30PM

Live Fairfax is a bi-weekly column exploring Fairfax County. This recurring column is sponsored and written by Sharmane Medaris of McEnearney Associates. Questions? Reach Sharmane at 813-504-4479.

The anticipation of winter fun is infectious!

Around Town

Upcoming concert in Tysons will raise funds for Turkey earthquake victims

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 22, 2023 at 1:15PM

Capital One Hall sign at sunset (file photo)

A rock band that once represented Turkey in the popular Eurovision competition will take the stage at Capital One Hall in Tysons on Black Friday for a humanitarian cause.

The Capital One Center performing arts venue (7750 Capital One Tower Road) will host Manga in its main theater on Friday, Nov. 24 for a benefit concert to help children whose injuries from the earthquakes that devastated Turkey and Syria in February required amputations.

Countywide

The first bills of the 2024 Virginia General Assembly have dropped. Here’s what they would do.

By Sarah Vogelsong / Virginia Mercury

Published November 22, 2023 at 11:45AM

Virginia State Capitol during the 2023 General Assembly session (ARLnow staff photo)

Virginia’s next General Assembly won’t convene until Jan. 10, but senators and delegates have already begun penning legislation. (And by that, we mean the Virginia Division of Legislative Services is hard at work translating their goals into the high-flown tones of state code.)

On Monday, the start of the 2024 session’s official prefiling period, lawmakers dropped the first bills that will be up for consideration this January.

News

McLean native among youths chosen to help guide federal environmental policies

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 22, 2023 at 11:00AM

McLean native Sophia Kianni will represent Virginia on the first-ever National Environmental Youth Advisory Council (via Environmental Protection Agency)

A 21-year-old from McLean will help give young Virginians a say in how the U.S. government addresses climate change and other environmental issues.

Sophia Kianni, who founded the nonprofit Climate Cardinals, is one of 16 people appointed to the Environmental Protection Agency’s first-ever youth advisory council, which will provide independent guidance and recommendations on policies related to greenhouse gas emissions, clean air and water, and more.

Around Town

Thanksgiving 2023: What’s closed in Fairfax County for the holiday weekend

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 22, 2023 at 9:30AM | Updated November 22, 2023 at 12:28PM

A Thanksgiving-themed sign (via Preslie Hirsch on Unsplash)

(Updated at 12:30 p.m. with Metro information) Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, bringing with it the promise (or threat, depending on your situation) of family gatherings and days off for many public services.

The Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Herndon and Vienna governments will all observe the holiday tomorrow (Thursday) by closing their offices, but schedules are more varied for Friday (Nov. 24).

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Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published November 22, 2023 at 8:15AM

Route 50 in front of Willston Centre in Seven Corners (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fire Department Has Thanksgiving Safety Tips — “Did you know Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires? According to the NFPA, Thanksgiving day has more than three times the daily average for such incidents…Please help prevent an unexpected visit to your home from our firefighters on Thanksgiving Day!” [FCFRD]

Man Arrested for Tysons Corner Center Burglary — Fairfax County police officers responded to Macy’s at Tysons Corner Center at 2:13 a.m. yesterday (Tuesday) after a community member reported that a burglary alarm was activated by “a man pushing a cart filled with merchandise away from the store.” Police recovered “$38,787 worth of clothing and accessories.” [FCPD]

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County approves funds to expand FCPD’s automatic license plate reader program

By Fatimah Waseem

Published November 21, 2023 at 3:30PM

Flock Safety ALPR camera system (photo courtesy of Flock Safety)

Fairfax County officials are gearing up to expand the police department’s use of automated license plate readers (ALPR).

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a $136,270 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice today (Tuesday) to further support the program. The Fairfax County Police Department is seeking the expansion in response to a rise in violent carjackings and stolen vehicles, according to county staff.

Around Town

Korean fried chicken restaurant opens in Vienna, replacing Rose Kabob

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 21, 2023 at 1:15PM

Oh My Dak is now open at 128 Maple Avenue West in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A Korean fried chicken restaurant based in Centreville has spread its wings to Vienna, adopting a new name in the process.

Oh My Dak quietly opened at 128 Maple Avenue West in late October, according to Min Kim, who operates the eatery with her husband Joseph Kim. It takes the place of Rose Kabob, which closed last November after serving up Persian cuisine for 16 years.

News

Local Make-A-Wish families get preview of new Disney movie in Tysons

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 21, 2023 at 11:45AM

A Make-A-Wish family attends an advance screening of the Disney movie "Wish" in Tysons (courtesy Walt Disney Company)

Some local families got an early holiday present this past weekend, courtesy of the Mouse House.

Disney offered an advance screening of its latest animated film — appropriately titled “Wish” — at Tysons Corner Center on Saturday (Nov. 18) to beneficiaries of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the nonprofit that grants requests from kids with critical illnesses.