A Vienna family is in mourning after the father was killed in a vehicle crash on I-95 this past Saturday (Sept. 6).
Contracted by the Virginia Department of Transportation as a Safety Service Patrol member, Michael C. Freeland, 48, was helping the driver of a disabled Audi when the driver of a Chrysler 300 sedan “lost control, crossed all lanes of travel, and struck both the patroller and the Audi driver,” the Virginia State Police said.
A new historical marker recognizes Louise Archer, a groundbreaking Vienna teacher and principal, outside of the elementary school that bears her name.
Current students, educators, community members and former students of Archer gathered at Louise Archer Elementary School on Saturday (Sept. 6) to celebrate the marker’s unveiling.
Some local hunters are getting their Legolas on: it’s bow hunting season.
Fairfax County kicked off its annual archery program for qualified bowhunters this past weekend to help control the local deer population.
The chainsaws have gone quiet, but the fight to preserve trees along the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail isn’t over yet.
A number of elected officials, nonprofits and community organizations plan to renew pressure on Dominion Energy over its approach to tree clearings with a rally tomorrow (Saturday) in Vienna.
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.
Greenheart Juice Shop’s remaining stores are apparently changing hands, continuing a summer of upheaval for the Northern Virginia business.
The juice bar has closed its Vienna location after just over four years at 208 Dominion Road. Its final day of operations was Sunday (Aug. 24), taking loyal customers by surprise.
Diners will pay a little bit more to eat at Vienna restaurants starting next year.
By a 6-1 vote yesterday (Monday), the Vienna Town Council approved a one-percentage-point increase to the town’s meals tax, bumping the current 3% rate to 4% indefinitely.
Nicole started out as a regular customer at Big Planet Comics. She’d wait around after school, pick up comics, and get into conversations with the staff about books.
Eight years ago, they asked if she had any interest in working there.
Pedestrian Killed in Springfield Crash — Jay Kim, a 76-year-old man from Springfield, has died after he was struck by a Toyota Camry driver near Hunter Village Drive and Rockledge Court in West Springfield on Friday (Aug. 15), police say. “Alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in the crash. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still being investigated.” [FCPD]
Politicians Split on State of Virginia Economy — “Spending reductions, mass layoffs and other federal changes from President Donald Trump’s administration have already cut into Virginia’s economy — but the true impact on the state’s finances and programs like Medicaid remains unknown.” While Democrats sound alarms, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently touted “a $1.7 billion ‘cash cushion.'” [VPM News]
ICE Arrests Workers in Alexandria — “Federal immigration agents arrested 15 construction workers at an Alexandria apartment complex Monday afternoon, sparking an evening community rally where city officials and residents denounced the enforcement action … The timing coincided with the first day of school in Alexandria, heightening community concerns about children’s safety.” [ALXnow]
Fairfax Connector Changes Coming — “The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will implement service changes to three Fairfax Connector routes starting Monday, Aug. 25.” With Route 722, which served the CIA headquarters in Langley, getting discontinued on Aug. 26, Route 721 will make schedule and route adjustments. RIBS2 between Reston and the Herndon Metro station will add trips to “meet increased demand.” [FCDOT]
African Cafe Open in Reston — “If you’re looking for a taste of something new at Lake Anne, Café Anne’s vibrant menu of North African dishes and house-made ice cream offers a delicious place to start. This recent addition to Lake Anne Plaza is already turning heads with its bold, flavorful cuisine.” [Reston Letter]
Falls Church HS Renovations Continue — “Falls Church High School is looking forward to using a new gym, dance room and wrestling room later in the school year as they enter school without phones.” As students return to class, an ongoing renovation has entered its a third and final phase of construction, potentially delivering new facilities for student activities around the middle of this school year, principal Ben Nowalk says. [NBC4]
Local Students Honored for Safety Patrolling — “That persistence helped [Saanvi] Vangapalli earn recognition as a Safety Patroller of the Year by the American Automobile Association, becoming one of two Fairfax County Public School students to secure the honor.” The safety patrol captain at Herndon’s McNair Upper Elementary School was recognized alongside Canterbury Woods Elementary School sixth-grade student Kristen King. [WTOP]
It’s Tuesday — Showers are expected after 1pm, accompanied by cloudy skies and a high temperature near 73°F. A northeast wind will blow at around 9 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Showers may continue into Tuesday night, mainly before 8pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 67°F. The east wind will blow at 5 to 7 mph, and the chance of precipitation remains at 30%. [NWS]
A new gym is getting warmed up in Vienna’s former Tuesday Morning storefront.
After months of preparation, Pump24 Vienna anticipates opening in the Vienna Shopping Center at 136A Maple Avenue sometime in August, though the official launch date remains a moving target.
