The Vienna Town Council circled back last week to plans that would have added a mini roundabout to Church Street.
The town council ultimately voted on Aug. 25 to cancel the project, noting that the installation of new stop signs seems to have had the desired effect.
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a two-part series of exclusive interviews with James Walkinshaw and Stewart Whitson, who are competing to represent Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. The story on Walkinshaw will be published tomorrow (Friday).
The task currently facing Stewart Whitson is not an easy one.
The CIA is hiring, though its recruiters can’t comment in detail on why.
The McLean-based intelligence agency joined over 65 other employers at the University of Virginia’s Northern Virginia campus in Merrifield last month for a career fair that drew hundreds of college students as well as recent (and not-so-recent) graduates, all of them scrambling for a foothold in an uncertain economy.
Protestors filled the sidewalks around the Route 50 and Stonecroft Blvd intersection in Chantilly yesterday (Wednesday), rallying against a nearby ICE facility with reportedly inhumane conditions.
Stories emerged in recent weeks of dire conditions inside ICE’s Washington Field Office, where immigrants picked up during the Trump administration’s takeover of D.C. are being detained.
FCPS Argues for Federal Funding — Fairfax and Arlington county public schools “made their legal arguments in federal court Wednesday in their lawsuit against the Department of Education. At the heart of this case is the debate on which restrooms transgender students may use.” The attorney representing the schools says Loudoun and Alexandria are expected to join the lawsuit. [NBC4]
New Analysis Warns of Recession — “Economists point to a number of contributing factors in Maryland, Virginia and the D.C. A new analysis by Moody’s, the financial services company, highlights federal workforce layoffs, canceled federal contracts, high inflation and interest rates and a slowing housing market as signs of economic trouble.” [FOX5]
Visit to Springfield Intelligence Agency Nixed — “Sen. Mark R. Warner of Virginia had arranged meetings with top officials this Friday at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, which analyzes data from spy satellites for the Pentagon and the intelligence community, but said his visit was abruptly canceled late Tuesday night after [Laura] Loomer attacked him and the agency’s director online.” [Washington Post]
Hospitals Urged to Speak on Funding Changes — Warner and Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott “delivered warnings about looming federal funding changes that will affect health care access and affordability in the years ahead. Both lawmakers expressed frustration with some hospital chains in Virginia for not speaking out about how the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ reconciliation bill that Congress passed this summer will impact health care providers and patients in the state.” [Virginia Mercury]
Reston Lab Helps Close Sexual Assault Case — “For the first time in history an identical twin has been convicted of a crime based on DNA evidence.” Russell Marubbion, 54, was convicted on Aug. 21 of sexually assaulting a gas station cashier in Woodbridge in 1987. “The landmark case was cracked by Reston’s Parabon NanoLabs and its genetic genealogy chief, CeCe Moore.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Yarn Shop Opening in Falls Church — “Entangled will sell supplies and host events for knitters and crocheters at 103 Rowell Court. Kelly Schnapp, a Coast Guard veteran, federal employee and longtime knitter from Falls Church, hopes to help customers ‘escape from everyday stress’ and connect to art.” [ARLnow]
Cut-Through Permit Zones Approved — “The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 approved two ‘residential cut-through permit zones’ in Mason District. One of the zones is between Sleepy Hollow Road, Juniper Lane, and Leesburg Pike. The other one affects homes between Columbia Pike and Old Columbia Pike … Residents of those zones can apply for a permit online or in person.” [Annandale Today]
Inova Blood Drive in Chantilly — “Medical emergencies have left Inova’s blood inventory for Type O blood critically low. Inova is in need of all blood types, but a boost to the supply of Type O will help patients significantly. Therefore, the Sully District, in cooperation with Inova, is hosting a blood drive this Monday, September 8, at the Sully District Governmental Center from 2pm – 6pm.” [Sully District newsletter]
It’s Thursday — Thunderstorms are possible after 5pm, with increasing clouds, a high near 86, and a 30% chance of precipitation. At night, expect showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, followed by a chance of showers until 2am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low of 65. [NWS]
Almost two months after President Donald Trump signed his so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law, the legislation’s health care implications remain hazy.
Adopted on July 4, the federal budget reconciliation package introduced a number of changes to Medicaid, Medicare and the marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that could lead to an additional 10 million uninsured people in the U.S. by 2034, according to the U.S. Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) most recent estimates.
An emerging trend of developers backing off of multifamily housing in favor of single-family housing has reached Tysons.
Property owner Link Logistics is seeking more flexibility in the type of residential development allowed in The Mile, a mixed-use project originally approved in 2019 to replace a 38-acre business park in north central Tysons.
Apartment rental rates across Fairfax County pushed higher in August, bucking a national downward trend during the month.
Year-over-year median rental rates were up in six of the seven areas of the county surveyed by Apartment List. Updated figures were reported Aug. 28.
YouTube Star Visits Tysons Mall — “The YouTube streamer known as iShowSpeed drew crowds during stops he made in Northern Virginia and D.C. on Monday [Sept. 1], most of which streamed to millions of followers.” His appearance at Tysons Corner Center drew “several hundred people,” prompting Fairfax County police to respond for crowd control. [WJLA]
Oakton Doctor in Drug Case Must Pay Victims — “An Oakton doctor sentenced to prison in a ‘pill mill’ scheme has been ordered to pay restitution and give up two properties. Multiple fatal drug overdoses were tied to the doctor’s drug prescribing scheme.” The order follows David Allingham’s sentencing in May t0 13 years in prison for distributing oxycodone and amphetamines, among other charges. [Patch]
Lake Accotink Water Lowered — “The Fairfax County Park Authority will lower the water level at Lake Accotink after Labor Day in order to complete an assessment of the dam. The assessment is being conducted to evaluate the integrity of the structure and identify any maintenance or repair needs, the Park Authority states.” [Annandale Today]
Woman Charged With Stealing Slushie Machines — “An officer from the Mount Vernon Police District has arrested a woman responsible for stealing more than a dozen Ninja Slushi appliances from stores across Fairfax County, totaling over $10,000 in theft.” The incidents date back to May and primarily targeted Target stores in Springfield and Seven Corners. [FCPD]
Library Unveils New Logo — Fairfax County Public Library is debuting a new logo that evokes ” the endless possibilities available at your library once you step through our doors or open a book.” Coinciding with Library Card Sign-Up Month, the new logo will be incorporated into library materials and displays over the coming months, and FCPL is holding a contest through Sept. 30 to come up with new library card designs. [FCPL]
Route 29 Lane to Close — “The right lane of southbound Route 29 will be closed from Buckleys Gate Drive/Summit Drive to Meadow Estates Drive/Hampton Forest Way between 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, and 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, to perform water main tie-ins as part of the Route 29 widening project … Drivers should expect delays and are advised to use alternate routes.” [VDOT]
Bikeshare Stations Relocated — “We’ve moved the Becontree Ln & Goldenrain Ct station to N Shore Dr & Washington Plaza/Lake Anne in Fairfax County. Additionally, the Vantage Hill Rd & Wainwright Dr station has been relocated to Westwood Center Dr & Sheraton Tysons Dr.” [Capital Bikeshare/X]
Tickets on Sale for ArtsFairfax Awards — “Following three years of sell-outs for the event, ArtsFairfax has moved the luncheon to the Hyatt Regency Reston, a larger location enabling the nonprofit to sell single tickets and increase sponsorships.” The awards ceremony will be led by former WUSA9 reporter Peggy Fox and feature musical performances. [ArtsFairfax]
It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of around 81°F, with calm winds picking up from southeast at around 5 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with a low temperature of around 63°F and south winds at 6 mph. [NWS]
Fairfax County supervisors on Tuesday (Aug. 26) honored five teams and multiple individuals for winning Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 6 state championships in spring sports competition.
“This has become a special tradition — a proud moment,” Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay said during the presentation, which filled the board auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center with student-athletes, coaches and families.
