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Reston becomes next focus of W&OD Trail tree maintenance work

Published January 5, 2026 at 2:45PM

Power lines over the W&OD Trail at the Sunset Hills Road crossing in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

With the new year underway, Dominion Energy is gearing up for another round of tree maintenance along the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail, shifting its focus to the Reston area.

The power company has flagged 19 “hazard” trees near its electrical lines for removal in a 2.7-mile stretch of the trail between its Hunter Mill Road substation in Wolf Trap and the Reston substation on Sunset Hills Road, Dominion Electric Transmission Forestry Manager Amanda Keyes told NOVA Parks Executive Director Justin Wilson in a Dec. 16 letter.

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Vienna Police: Man brandished firearm amid dog-related dispute

By Jared Serre

Published January 5, 2026 at 1:45PM

Vienna Police Department sign on headquarters building (file photo)

A 26-year-old man was arrested last month on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail in Vienna for brandishing a firearm after he became “aggressive” during a dog-related dispute.

Members of the Vienna Police Department responded to the trail on Dec. 21 after the 26-year-old — who had been told to stop whistling at the dog — began following the dog and its owner before pulling out a gun.

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Photos: Vienna library demolished after 54 years of operations

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 5, 2026 at 10:00AM

An excavator at work on the demolition of Patrick Henry Library in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Vienna’s Patrick Henry Library is officially being torn down to make way for a more up-to-date and arguably more attractive replacement.

Construction crews began demolishing the one-story library building — which opened at 101 Maple Street East 54 years ago — late last month, slightly ahead of the most recent project timeline shared by Fairfax County Public Library.

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New year brings more America’s 250th birthday events to Vienna, Fairfax County

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 2, 2026 at 11:45AM

Vienna is hosting a Virginia LOVE sign by its Memorial Fountain for a new year celebration of the U.S.'s 250th anniversary (photo by Amy Woolsey)

With the calendar turning to 2026, local celebrations of America’s 250th birthday will kick into a new gear, leading up to the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence’s signing on July 4.

For residents looking to stay closer to home instead of venturing into D.C. for this week’s light show at the Washington Monument, the Town of Vienna will launch its own semiquincentennial festivities this Sunday (Jan. 4) with a “patriotic celebration” near the Town Green.

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Wendy’s to close longstanding Vienna restaurant today

By Jared Serre

Published December 29, 2025 at 1:45PM

Wendy's in Vienna (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Starting tomorrow (Tuesday), Vienna residents will have to travel a bit further to satisfy their Wendy’s cravings.

The fast food chain’s store in the neighborhood, located at 411 Maple Ave East, is closing after wrapping up service at midnight today (Monday), an employee confirmed to FFXnow.

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Fairfax County to close offices, reduce services for Christmas 2025

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 23, 2025 at 2:45PM

Christmas lights illuminate the entrance of the Vienna Community Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Christmas is in the air, which means many local government services are about to wind down so their workers can take off for the holiday.

Like on Thanksgiving, municipal offices for Fairfax County and the towns of Vienna and Herndon will all be closed tomorrow and Thursday (Dec. 25) for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Fairfax City will close its government offices starting at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow.

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Vienna fire department tops fundraising goal to save ‘Santa’s sleigh’

By Jared Serre

Published December 17, 2025 at 3:45PM

Vienna VFD's 1946 Maxim Fire Engine (photo via Vienna VFD/Facebook)

All is bright for the Town of Vienna’s volunteer fire department headed into the thick of the holiday season.

A recent fundraising campaign organized to provide upkeep for Santa’s special sleigh — a 79-year-old antique fire engine — shattered the initial goal by more than $27,000, the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department announced last week.

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Vienna Baptist Church sells home, moves in with fellow church

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 16, 2025 at 9:15AM

A sign for Emmaus United Church of Christ in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Two churches in Vienna have found a way to live together in harmony, while still staying true to their distinct religious identities.

The Vienna Baptist Church has now fully moved into the Emmaus United Church of Christ building at 900 Maple Avenue East after finalizing a sale of its longtime home at 541 Marshall Road SW.

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Vienna Town Council backs off new restrictions on lawn care noise

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 11, 2025 at 9:15AM

A landscaping worker with a weed trimmer in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Vienna Town Council decided not to move forward this week with tightened restrictions on noise produced by lawn and landscaping equipment.

After receiving largely dissatisfied feedback at a public hearing, the council voted 6-1 on Monday (Dec. 8) to reject noise ordinance amendments that would’ve prohibited multiple pieces of equipment from being used on residential properties before 8 a.m. and expanded a Sunday ban on all contractor noise to also include federal holidays.

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Vienna PD deputy named town’s new police chief

By Jared Serre

Published December 9, 2025 at 11:45AM

Incoming Vienna Police Chief Dan Janickey (courtesy Town of Vienna)

The Vienna Police Department didn’t have to go far to find its newest chief of police.

Dan Janickey, who has served as the department’s deputy police chief for more than a decade, will succeed the retiring Jim Morris starting Feb. 1, 2026, the Town of Vienna announced yesterday (Monday).