Just in time for fall planting, Fairfax County residents can obtain a free tree to plant on their property — and even have it delivered to their front door.
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services’ Urban and Community Forestry Division (UCFD), in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, is offering the trees to all residents, while supplies last. The initiative launched in the spring and was revived in August.
A Fairfax woman killed while walking on Route 28 in Chantilly earlier this week was struck by multiple cars, police say.
Fiona Hagengimana, 32, was walking in the northbound lanes of Route 28 (Sully Road), just north of Route 50, when she was struck by a vehicle around 11 p.m. on Tuesday (Sept. 29), according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
Imagine living just steps from the Metro, enjoying upscale amenities, and saving money on rent—all without leaving Tysons Corner. Indigo at McLean Station is a brand-new, affordable housing community located a brief 0.3-mile walk from the McLean Metro Station, delivering the ultimate connected Northern Virginia lifestyle.
We invite you to experience the neighborhood firsthand at our upcoming Open House on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pick Your Perfect Layout: Phase I or Phase II
Whether you need an immediate change of scenery or are planning a late-fall transition, Indigo has options:
Immediate Move-Ins (Phase I): Don’t wait to upgrade your lifestyle. We have limited studio and one-bedroom apartments available right now for households qualifying at the 60% Area Median Income (AMI) standard.
Mid-October 2026 Move-Ins (Phase II): Secure a future home today. Pre-leasing is open for studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations spanning 50% to 70% AMI tiers.
Ready to find your match? Visit the Floor Plan Page of our Website to browse up-to-date real-time pricing and verify our income qualification criteria.
Open House Details & Combined Savings
Join us for an exciting afternoon of touring, prizes, and massive rental discounts.
Event Date: Saturday, October 3rd (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Address: 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102
The Experience: Explore our gorgeous community spaces, tour Phase I apartments, sample local light refreshments, and enter our raffle.
The Stackable Special: Submit your application during the Open House and receive an extra 1/2 month of rent free on Phase I homes. This event-only special stacks on top of our active promotion of Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments!
Can’t attend on October 3rd? Schedule a Tour Today to pick a time that works best for you.
A Tech-Forward, Welcoming Neighborhood Vibe
Indigo at McLean Station isn’t just a place to sleep—it’s a true community. We focus on giving you a seamless, stress-free living experience through modern perks:
Tailored Rent Payments: Keep control of your cash flow with our Flex Platform partnership, allowing you to pay rent on a customized monthly schedule.
A Paradise for Pets: We love your pets as much as you do, which is why we feature no breed restrictions, an on-site Pet Spa, and a pristine walking trail.
The Cobu App Connection: Our digital neighborhood platform lets you chat with neighbors, plan resident events, score discounts at local Tysons businesses, and trade goods safely.
To hear how much our community loves living here, Chat With One of Our Residents to get an honest, unedited look at the Indigo experience.
Claim Your New Apartment Home
Don’t miss out on the best affordable leasing incentives in Tysons Corner, featuring Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments.
Go on a digital walkthrough right now via our Virtual Tour Playlist to see our stunning layouts. For further details on floor plans and qualifications, Visit Our Website to contact us online, or call our leasing center at (571) 786-5546.
*Specials apply to new applicants only, on select apartments, are subject to change and may have additional conditions.
A teen is in custody days after a shooting at Mount Vernon Plaza in Hybla Valley sent two men to the hospital.
The 16-year-old boy was charged with willfully discharging a firearm in a public place, causing injuries, yesterday (Thursday) after the Fairfax County Police Department identified him as the alleged suspect in the Sept. 29 shooting.
The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. The festival celebrates the best of Indigenous film, spanning documentaries, features, animations, and short-format films by Indigenous filmmakers from across the Western Hemisphere and Arctic.
The Washington Nationals have closed out their 2026 season, but the team’s official dog will stay plenty busy during the offseason, starting with a visit this weekend to Reston Town Center.
Natty will exchange the company of baseball players for local community members with a booth at the nonprofit Canine Companions’ annual DogFest Washington D.C. on Saturday (Oct. 3) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Miles for Migraine will host its 10th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax DC/VA/MD event on Saturday October 3rd at Laurel Hill Central Green Park in Lorton Virginia. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. It's more than a walk/run – come connect with your local migraine & headache community, listen to our speakers & visit sponsors in the festival area.
The 5K run is professionally timed. The Walk and the Relax events are free, but donations are encouraged. All walk and run finishers receive a finisher medal.
With leaves starting to fall, Fairfax County has many professional contractors ready to help property owners keep their gutters clog- and damage-free.
Here are the nominees for “Best Gutter Cleaners in Fairfax County” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Did we miss your favorite business below? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16.
Voting for Best Lunch Spot in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Oct. 9 at 8:30 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Park in Fairfax County. The results are now official:
The Town of Herndon has parted ways with its top executive less than a year into his tenure.
The Herndon Town Council voted in a closed meeting on Tuesday (Sept. 29) to “end the employment of Town Manager Dan Hoffman, effective immediately,” the town announced on its Facebook page yesterday afternoon (Thursday).
A new juice and coffee bar is opening today (Friday) at Tysons Corner Center.
Following today’s launch, Joe & the Juice, a Danish brand known for its juices, coffee, shakes, and sandwiches, will hold a grand opening for its first Virginia location tomorrow (Saturday), starting at 9 a.m.
Fairfax County planners want a little bit more time before making a recommendation on the proposed redevelopment of Lake Fairfax Business Center.
At its Sept. 23 meeting, the Planning Commission deferred a vote on the plan to turn the mostly vacant office park in Reston into a large residential neighborhood.
Medicaid Restrictions Take Effect — “Effective Oct. 1, many noncitizens without green cards will lose eligibility for Medicaid as a result of HR 1 … Many legally residing immigrants with humanitarian statuses — including refugees, people granted asylum, victims of trafficking, and others — who were previously eligible for Medicaid will now be unable to access publicly-funded coverage.” [VPM News]
Protest of Trump Arch Plans — “Speakers including U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), senators from Oregon and Illinois, a retired U.S. Army colonel and Arlington County Board member J.D. Spain Sr. kicked off a full day of demonstrations planned near the traffic circle between Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial.” [ARLnow]
Man Charged With Firing Shots While Fishing — “An Annandale man is facing charges after police say he fired several gunshots while fishing on the Potomac. Arlington County police were dispatched to the area around Chain Bridge just after midnight [Thursday] morning after D.C. police reported the sound of gunfire on the Virginia side of the river.” [ARLnow]
Herndon Town Services Relocated — The Herndon Municipal Center and town council chambers (777 and 765 Lynn Street) are closed today (Friday) through Jan. 2, 2027 for facility upgrades, including new HVAC units and overhauls of the entrances. Walk-up services have moved to 397 Herndon Parkway, Suite 100, while public meetings normally in the council chambers will convene instead in the Herndon Police Department’s community room (397 Herndon Parkway, Suite 300). [Town of Herndon]
Best Buns Opens in Falls Church — “A new Best Buns location opened [yesterday] in Falls Church, serving up all-day breakfast and fried chicken sandwiches with a full-service bar. The standalone spot in the West Falls development (265 W. Falls Station Blvd) is the Shirlington-based chain’s first to offer outdoor rooftop seating” with a bar. [ARLnow]
Construction Affects Fairfax Connector Routes — “Beginning Sunday, Oct. 4, bus bay construction at the East Falls Church Metrorail Station will affect Fairfax Connector Routes 803 and 715.” Buses will pick up passengers in Bay D instead of B and C, and drop-offs will be provided in a layover area along N. Sycamore Street. [Fairfax Connector/X]
Halloween-Themed Buses Hit the Road — “Fairfax Connector’s popular Spooky Buses are back for another Halloween season, featuring three buses decked out in unique Halloween-themed designs. The festive buses will begin making their way throughout Fairfax County during October.” [Fairfax Connector]
World’s Oldest A Capella Group to Perform — “The Yale Whiffenpoofs, widely recognized as the world’s oldest continuously performing a cappella group, will perform in Vienna on Oct. 15, a homecoming for bass singer Cyrus Rivers,” a Reston native who graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. [Patch]
New Legal Notice — Establishment seeks mixed-beverage restaurant license; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]
New Legal Notice — ABC permit for restaurant alcohol; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]
It’s Friday — The weather will be mostly sunny with a high of 88°F and a southwest wind at 5 to 8 mph. On Friday night, expect a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly cloudy skies, and a low of around 60°F, with a north wind at 7 to 10 mph. [NWS]
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Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for commemorating our ancestors. Rather than a period of mourning, it is an occasion for celebrating with family—both living and dead—and honoring the cycle of life. Learn about La Catrina and her joyful view of life and mortality. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day, including dance performances, coloring activities, and paper marigold and mask making. Visitors are invited to leave photos and mementos of their loved ones on the ofrenda (altar) or commemorate them by writing their names on a butterfly to attach to the memorial arch.
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