Tysons | FFXnow - Part 544

Morning Notes

Published March 25, 2022 at 7:30AM

Cherry blossoms in Tysons (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

New Issues Hamper Silver Line Phase 2 — While a summer opening is still possible, don’t expect the Silver Line extension from Reston into Loudoun County before July 1, Metro officials said yesterday (Thursday), citing waterproofing and insulation issues around power cable connections. Past problems with “the orange boot” have caused fire and smoke incidents. [DCist]

County Residents Report Lags in Rent Assistance — “Sarah Allen, regional director of Fairfax County Human Services, told InsideNoVa in October the county was rolling out a separate online portal that tenants could also use to apply for assistance. The online portal has yet to launch, according to a county spokesperson who said it’s still in development.” [Inside NoVA]

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Fairfax County ushers in spring with this year’s farmers market schedule

By David Taube

Published March 24, 2022 at 3:45PM

Farmers market (via Fairfax County)

The Fairfax County Park Authority’s farmers markets are getting ready for another season.

Led by the Burke Farmers Market on April 16, the 10 markets will reopen throughout late April and the first week of May. This year’s events will feature more vendors than in the past, according to Molly Cullen, a marketing and outreach coordinator for the county.

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Vienna juice shop to mark first-year anniversary with charity fundraiser, pilates

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 24, 2022 at 2:15PM

Greenheart Juice Shop's Vienna location is approaching its first-year anniversary (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Greenheart Juice Shop has survived its first year in Vienna, despite the challenges of opening a new store in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

To celebrate the milestone, the business will throw a party this weekend (March 26-27) with free fitness classes, cookie and dog treat pop-up shops, a “mocktail” brunch, musical performances, and a raffle.

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With new chef, Chinese BBQ eatery returns to Tysons Galleria food hall

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 24, 2022 at 10:30AM

Hei Hei Tiger plans to fully reopen at Tysons Galleria in June (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Tysons Galleria’s Urbanspace food hall is back, and a key restaurant from its past hopes to soon follow suit.

More than two years after its initial, truncated opening, Hei Hei Tiger is being revived with a new chef to craft the roasted meat and noodle soup dishes that are the Cantonese restaurant and bar’s specialty.

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Fairfax County seeks public input for review of Connector bus service

By David Taube

Published March 24, 2022 at 9:45AM

A Fairfax County bus driver waits for the next segment of his route (Staff photo by David Taube)

Fairfax County is seeking community input to guide the future of its Fairfax Connector bus system.

The Transit Strategic Plan review will examine how service could be adapted to address community needs over the next 10 years.

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Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published March 24, 2022 at 7:30AM | Updated December 9, 2022 at 1:49PM

Prices at a gas station in Tysons (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Regional Winter Clothing Drive for Ukraine Now Accepting Donations — “Northern Virginia localities are partnering together to collect donations for Ukrainians who fled their country amid the Russian invasion. Dozens of locations around Northern Virginia will begin accepting donations Wednesday [March 23] through April 15.” [Patch]

FCPD Officer Faces Trial for Taser Use — “Day two of the trial of a Fairfax County police officer accused of assaulting an unarmed and incoherent man has concluded…Defense attorneys insist Officer Tyler Timberlake was well within department guidelines when he tasered La Monta Gladney in Mount Vernon. Prosecutors call it a crime.” [WUSA9]

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Vienna proposes more consistent regulations, fees for special events

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 23, 2022 at 2:15PM

The Town of Vienna is working on a policy to consistently regulate special events, like the annual Oktoberfest (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Town of Vienna hosts dozens of events every year, from annual festivities like ViVa Vienna to unique occasions like last year’s Virginia State Little League Tournament.

The permitting process for those events, however, is a little chaotic, with different departments requiring separate applications and expectations for parking, scheduling, and other logistics determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Fairfax County approves fines for running bamboo, starting next year

By David Taube

Published March 23, 2022 at 12:45PM

Bamboo (photo via Fairfax County)

Fairfax County will soon require property owners and residents to prevent running bamboo from spreading and take steps to contain it.

After holding a public hearing in February, the Board of Supervisors approved the new ordinance yesterday (Tuesday), but officials reiterated that county staff will first seek to educate community members and let them correct issues voluntarily before fines are imposed.

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Fairfax County will consider express option for Route 7 rapid bus service

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 23, 2022 at 10:30AM

The planned Route 7 Bus Rapid Transit system will extend from Tysons to Alexandria (via NVTC)

Fairfax County officials have not ruled out the possibility of incorporating pull-off areas on Route 7 for the bus rapid transit (BRT) system planned along the corridor from Tysons to Alexandria.

Areas for buses to pull off or pass each other would let the road accommodate an express service for riders who want to get from one end of the route to the other without having to make every stop in between, Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity proposed at the county Board of Supervisors’ meeting yesterday (Tuesday).

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County doubles affordable housing goal for 2034

By Fatimah Waseem

Published March 23, 2022 at 9:45AM

The Fairfax County logo is shown on the front of the Fairfax County Government Center building at 12000 Government Center Parkway. (Staff photo by David Taube)

In an aggressive move, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday (Tuesday) to amp up its affordable housing goals.

Through a motion introduced by Chairman Jeff McKay and Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust, the board set a new goal of 10,000 affordable housing units by 2034. The previous target, set in 2019, was 5,000 new units in 15 years.