Expect mostly sunny skies today, with a high temperature near 84°F, accompanied by a gentle southwest wind at 3 to 5 mph. Tonight, the weather will be mostly clear with a low around 64°F and a south wind of about 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
Lake Braddock staff rally outside the school during Back to School night Sept. 1. (courtesy of FCFT)
Some teachers at Lake Braddock Secondary School are pushing back against a relatively new job duty: weapons detection.
The staff members say that they are not qualified nor the appropriate personnel to screen for weapons as students pass through OpenGate security systems at the Burke school. As part of the ongoing dispute, the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers — a labor union representing non-managerial FCPS employees — has filed a formal grievance against FCPS.
Hartwell Park is coming early fall 2026 to Birchwood at Brambleton, introducing the Fairmont and Worthington Collections of single-level elevator condominiums thoughtfully designed for vibrant, connected 55+ living.
The Fairmont Collection, from the $500s, offers 1- to 3-bedroom residences with private balconies, penthouse residences available, and a den in select residences. With up to 1,661 sq. ft., these right-sized homes offer easy, adaptable spaces for hosting, relaxing or simply enjoying more time to yourself.
The Worthington Collection, from the $700s, is designed for those who aren’t ready to compromise on space. These expansive 2- and 3-bedroom residences offer a den in select residences, private balconies, generous primary suites and up to 2,442 sq. ft. of sophisticated living—with fewer residences on every floor for a quieter, more private home.
At Hartwell Park, thoughtfully planned amenities, scenic surroundings and meaningful social connections create a lifestyle centered on what matters most. Beyond Birchwood, Bram Quarter eateries and Brambleton’s thriving town center continue to evolve with restaurants, retail destinations and services that bring even more convenience to everyday.
Explore the Fairmont and Worthington floorplans, discover the home that feels right for you and join the VIP list to stay connected as Hartwell Park gets closer to opening.
Windscreen designs for several stations along The One bus rapid transit (via Fairfax County)
County supervisors on Tuesday (Sept. 29) approved designs for windscreen artwork to be placed at the nine stations along “The One,” Fairfax’s future Richmond Highway bus rapid transit corridor.
Each of the designs reflects a theme related to the area surrounding a station. Submissions were sought from artists as part of the project’s “Community Charm” initiative.
A Bison Celebration is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Bison Celebration will be a full day event that brings together organizations, scholars, scientists and filmmakers to celebrate the past, present, and future of North America’s largest land mammal. Through captivating films and thought-provoking panel discussions, the museum will explore the bison’s vital role in restoring grassland ecosystems and its deep spiritual connection to Tribal nations.
Chip City Cookies is coming soon to Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
A cookie shop in Tysons Corner Center has shut down after just about a year in business.
Chip City Cookies‘ outpost on the mall’s second floor next to Auntie Anne’s is no longer open. The other two Virginia locations — in Arlington’s Clarendon and Shirlington neighborhoods — have also closed. All three locations are no longer listed on Chip City’s website.
Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18, at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria. Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, friends, families, and neighbors for an uplifting community event supporting access to breast cancer screening and care across the DMV. Walk to Bust Cancer brings our community together to turn hope into action and help expand access to timely breast health care. Register to walk, gather your team, and join us at Fort Hunt Park.
The driver, a 46-year-old man from Fort Washington, Md., was charged with careless driving and infliction of injury or death on vulnerable road users, a class 1 misdemeanor.
Development option 1 for Woodland Park (via Fairfax County)
Hundreds of housing units could be coming near the Herndon Metro station.
At its Sept. 23 meeting, the Fairfax County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning and development plan amendment to support the proposed Woodland Park redevelopment. A Board of Supervisors hearing has not yet been scheduled.
The Fairfax County Police Department released these images of suspects in an armed robbery Sept. 27 in Springfield. (Courtesy of FCPD)
The Fairfax County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects in a smash-and-grab armed robbery of a Springfield jewelry store over the weekend.
Officers responded to a report of a robbery Sunday (Sept. 27) around 3:30 p.m., at Dubai Jewelers (7010 Brookfield Plaza). Four men had arrived at the shop in a black Acura sedan, left the car, and then smashed the front glass door to get inside, police said in a release.
A skipper butterfly settles on pink flowers in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Shooting Injures 2 People in Hybla Valley — Officers responded to a non-fatal shooting in the 7700 block of Richmond Highway Tuesday. Police found two men with non-life-threatening injuries and believe the incident is isolated.” [Fairfax County Police Department/X]
FCPS Spending More on School Bus Fuel — “Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia’s largest division, has nearly 1,600 diesel buses that drive about 85,000 miles every day, a spokeswoman said in a statement. The district doesn’t pay public pump prices, instead getting fuel as part of the consortium with the county’s Department of Vehicle Services. However, it’s still paying almost $2 more per gallon on average so far this year compared with last year’s average, and $1.23 more per gallon in mid-September than in July.” [WTOP]
Chantilly Emergency Room Plans Scrapped — “HCA’s StoneSprings Hospital Center in Dulles had been under contract to purchase a former deli at 3980 Corsair Court and planned to convert the roughly 11,000-square-foot space into a standalone ER with 11 exam rooms, a spokesperson told the Business Journal earlier this year … But the property is up for sale again, and Sterling-based brokerage Legat Commercial Real Estate is marketing it for $7 million as a standalone restaurant building or a potential redevelopment opportunity.” [Washington Business Journal]
Congressional Reps Seek Answers on Military Mental Health Care — “Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs and Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, are pressing the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine whether service members have sufficient access to mental health care during deployments. In their letter, the lawmakers point to concerning conditions aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford during its 326-day deployment.” [Office of Rep. James Walkinshaw]
County’s Housing Voucher Wait List to Open — “The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) will be accepting pre-applications for the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) waitlist. Telestar Court and The Exchange at Spring Hill Station are new properties within the FCRHA’s PBV portfolio. The Housing Waitlist will be open from Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8 a.m. through Sunday, October 11, 2026, 11:59 p.m.” [Fairfax County]
Haunt: Dark Encounters Opens This Weekend at Workhouse Arts Center — “This isn’t your typical haunted house. This year, the Workhouse is trading theatrical gimmicks for raw, unrelenting tension. Guests are guided through dense woodland to uncover the mystery of five friends who vanished in 1996. It’s immersive, it’s unsettling, and it’s built to make every shadow feel personal.” [Workhouse Arts Center]
Reston YMCA Recognized for 25-Year Milestone — “The board approved a resolution honoring the YMCA’s anniversary and recognizing its youth programs, wellness initiatives and community partnerships. The recognition was requested by Board Chairman Jeff McKay and Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn.” [Patch]
ICE Enforcement Affects New Construction in Virginia — “Stepped-up immigration enforcement is disrupting construction across Virginia and Maryland, a Richmond homebuilder says, slowing how quickly new homes can get built. Virginia’s construction industry is more reliant on immigrant labor than the nation overall, with nearly 28% of its workers — and almost 38% of its trades workers — being foreign-born, per a National Association of Home Builders analysis of 2024 census data.” [Axios D.C.]
It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 80°F and a calm wind shifting to the southwest at 6 mph in the afternoon. By Wednesday night, the weather will turn mostly cloudy with a low of around 64°F, accompanied by a south wind around 6 mph. [NWS]
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Expect patchy fog before 9 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies with a high near 80°F. Winds will be calm, becoming southwest at about 6 mph by the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 63°F and a gentle south wind at 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about the traditional arts and contemporary Indigenous creativity. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.
