The Women’s Center recently marked the 10th anniversary of its Break the Cycle of Domestic Violence program.
The initiative provides critical support services for victims of domestic violence, including crisis intervention, safety planning, information about accessing and navigating the legal system, and mental-health counseling.
The state government needs to step up and take some of the burden for funding core services off the backs of Northern Virginia residents and localities, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay told members of the county’s legislative delegation.
“The exhaustion level is getting real,” McKay said of the state pushing off its funding responsibilities to the local level.
Josif Ezekilov originally arrived in Herndon about two years ago as a community organizer for the New Virginia Majority, tasked by the civic engagement group with amplifying the voices of the town’s Latino residents.
After falling in love with the small town and moving there with his wife, Ezekilov now hopes to bring that same activist energy and focus on the needs of immigrants and the working class to the Herndon Town Council.
Local coffee houses serve as vital gathering spaces and daily anchors for Fairfax County residents. This week, our Readers’ Choice poll highlights the independent cafes and roasters that keep the community connected and caffeinated every morning.
Here are the nominees for “Best Coffee Shops in Fairfax County” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice awards. Did we miss your favorite coffee shop below? Write them in!
Voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Voting for Best Gutter Cleaners in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 11:59 p.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Lunch Spot in Fairfax County. The results are now official:
Led by Mike’s American, which has been serving its signature hickory-grilled salmon, prime rib, pasta and other hearty dishes in Springfield since the late 1980s, these eateries are known as much for their sense of community as their food, giving generations of diners a reliable destination for a midday repast.
See every FFXnow Readers’ Choice winner, past and present, here.
When there’s a chill in the air, nothing satisfies like a rich Cabernet, a velvety Merlot, a smoky Syrah, or a brambly Shiraz. So put down your garden rake (the leaves can wait) and head to Arrowine to sample 20 of the Best Bargains in Big, Bold Reds from California, Washington State, and beyond.
We have spent the last two months tasting well over 200 wines and selected the top 20 for you to enjoy during this event. All of these wines overperformed and have exceptional price-to-quality value ratios. We know you will be impressed with our selections.
A Fairfax County police officer was allegedly caught taking items from two different Target stores without paying for them last month.
Scott Abram, a 23-year veteran of the Fairfax County Police Department who most recently worked as a school resource officer (SRO), was charged yesterday (Oct. 8) with misdemeanor shoplifting, his employer announced this morning.
A data center developer has officially requested a special exception from Fairfax County to build a 312,000-square-foot data center on the corner of Stonecroft Blvd and Lee Road in Chantilly.
The application from T5 Data Centers, submitted in mid-September, provides greater insight into plans for what it calls “Project Charlie” — which could become the first fuel cell-powered data center in the county.
Another man has died while in custody at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
Brendan Brown, a 38-year-old Springfield resident, was found unresponsive in his cell at the jail yesterday morning (Oct. 8), prompting deputies to declare a medical emergency, according to separate press releases from the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) and the Fairfax County Police Department.
Hearing Tonight on Dominion Merger — “The Virginia State Corporation Commission will hold a local public hearing in Fairfax to receive comments on the proposed merger between Dominion Energy Inc. and NextEra Energy Inc.” The in-person hearing will take place in the board auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center tonight (Friday) from 6-8 p.m. [Fairfax County Government]
Funding for Metro Near Football Stadium — “The D.C. Council approved hundreds of millions of dollars for Metro upgrades addressing challenges getting fans to and from the new Washington Commanders football stadium.” The District will allocate $300 million “to renovate and add capacity to the Stadium-Armory station, which could serve more than 30,000 fans before and after games.” [NBC4]
State Reports Gains in School Performance — “The Virginia Department of Education released its accountability results, showing how schools are performing against state expectations. The data will be used to identify schools that need additional support. The results mark the second release under Virginia’s new School Performance and Support Framework, which replaced the state’s previous accountability system.” [Virginia Mercury]
Spirit Halloween Takes Over Vacant Sears — “This year’s pop-up Spirit Halloween store in Mason District is located in the Sears building at 6211 Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners. Spirit Halloween sells costumes,” decorations, and other spooky season decor and accessories. [Annandale Today]
Va. Developing Tree Plan — The Virginia Department of Forestry is getting close to finalizing a forest and urban tree canopy plan that will provide a clear picture of how much of the state has tree cover and “guide future decisions” around managing those forested acres. “The plan is crafted by a Technical Advisory Committee and about two years in the making.” [WVTF]
Late State Senator Honored — “Arlington Democrats are honoring the legacy of former Virginia Sen. Janet Howell, who died Aug. 2 at age 82 … Emerging out of civic activism in Reston, Howell was elected to the Senate in 1991, becoming one of a small group of female senators.” [ARLnow]
Trails in Fair Oaks-Area Park Reopen — “The trails at Random Hills Park reopened last week following the completion of a major improvement project. The work was part of the Transform 66 effort to create a continuous shared-use trail along the Interstate 66 corridor.” The Virginia Department of Transportation is expected to begin work “soon” on a nearby crosswalk project on Random Hills Road. [Fairfax County Park Authority]
General Assembly Celebrates 250 Years — “Over the summer, America celebrated its 250th anniversary. This week, the Virginia General Assembly is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its first session. A special commemorative session of the General Assembly was held in Williamsburg Wednesday.” [WVTF]
Mason Restaurant Week Returns — “The third annual Mason District Restaurant Week, hosted by Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez, kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 10 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 17.” For this year’s campaign, 19 participating restaurants throughout the district are offering a range of promotions, from special menus to discounts off in-person and to-go orders. [Annandale Today]
It’s Friday — Mostly sunny with a high near 74 and a light northwest wind at 3 to 7 mph. Friday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 54 and calm winds. [NWS]
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Fairfax County seniors give the county high marks overall but lower scores as a place to retire, based on a new survey whose results were presented Tuesday (Oct. 6) to the Board of Supervisors.
The 87% of survey respondents who ranked Fairfax a good place to live was “down slightly but not significantly” from previous surveys, said John Ruthinoski, a data analyst for the Fairfax County Department of Family Services.
