Officials cut the ribbon on the new Concourse E at Dulles International Airport Nov. 9. (Staff photo by Mary Stachyra Lopez)
The first flight at Dulles International Airport’s first new concourse in nearly two decades was scheduled to take off this morning (Tuesday), following the completion of the first of four construction phases.
State, federal, and business leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting Monday (Nov. 9) to celebrate the opening of Concourse E, a 435,000-square-foot facility that offers direct access to the airport’s AeroTrain, 14 new United Airlines gates, and the airline’s second-largest United Club in the country.
Families cheer on a Star Wars-themed vehicle in the 2025 Reston Holiday Parade (courtesy Lesnick Photo)
Reston Town Center is shaking up its annual holiday parade.
Set to return for a 34th year on Black Friday (Nov. 27), the popular celebration will no longer include some of the larger balloons or horse-drawn carriage rides featured in the past, says a spokesperson for BXP, the main property owner and developer behind the town center.
SAVE THE DATE! December 4-6, 2026 Experience the magic of the holiday season at this beloved event that has offered truly unique, handcrafted treasures for more than four decades. Find pottery, glass, jewelry, fashion accessories, woodwork, artisanal foods, and more from eighty exceptional regional artisans. Come discover the perfect gifts, treat yourself to lunch at the onsite café, and celebrate the spirit of the season with us! A juried show since 1982.
• FREE parking | 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101 • Proceeds support the NVHG Scholarship Program for college art students • Tote bags will be given to the first 200 attendees each day • MCC has accessible entrances and restrooms
A wooden bridge over Wolftrap Creek with low water (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Small businesses that have been affected by the prevailing abnormally dry conditions in Fairfax County due to a drought that began earlier this year can now apply for financial relief.
The federal Small Business Administration is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million to qualifying businesses, agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture enterprises and nonprofit organizations across Fairfax County and the surrounding area.
Trees with red leaves along Jermantown Road in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
County Resources Available for Veterans — Fairfax County has launched a series of new webpages to help military service members and veterans find targeted resources in response to the findings of a survey conducted in winter 2025. Survey respondents reported concerns about the area’s high cost of living, struggles to afford food and child care, and limited awareness of available services. [Fairfax County Government]
Businesses Offer Veterans’ Day Deals — The regional chain Mr Wash Car Wash is honoring Veterans Day tomorrow (Wednesday) with free services for military service members, veterans and their spouses at 10 locations, including its Tysons, Centreville and Merrifield shops. In addition, the recently opened Camp Bow Wow Dulles South in Chantilly is offering a complimentary day of dog daycare. [Press releases]
Fairfax City Leaders Dig into Budget — “Fairfax City officials are weighing hundreds of millions of dollars in proposed capital improvements, including a $155 million Property Yard project, as the City Council begins developing a fiscal year 2028 budget that must balance infrastructure needs, employee costs and potential pressure on taxpayers.” [Patch]
People Rescued From Van Crash — “On Sunday evening [Nov. 8] around 7:50 p.m., Fairfax County Fire and Rescue responded to a crash in McLean near the intersection of Georgetown Pike and Bellville Road. Witnesses had called the fire department, reporting that a van with people inside had landed in a ditch.” Responders rescued nine people with no injuries reported. [WUSA9]
AG Concerned by Proposed Census Changes — “The U.S. Census Bureau has proposed a rule change that would alter aspects of how census data is collected every decade. The adjustments would change who gets counted, where, and what questions are asked.” Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced on Nov. 4 that the state has joined a legal challenge to the rule change. [Virginia Mercury]
Health Clinic Raising Funds for Permanent Home — “Despite a year of disruption caused by having to relocate twice, the Culmore Clinic is continuing to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community while raising funds for its permanent location.” The clinic will eventually occupy 5,000 square feet in Kindred Crossing, an independent living complex expected to break ground in Lake Barcroft in January. [Annandale Today]
Couple Provides Thanksgiving Meals to Families — “Decades after that act of kindness, Jeannine and her husband launched the Blessing Baskets initiative in Northern Virginia, helping families without the means to celebrate on their own with access to a full Thanksgiving meal. It’s produced hundreds of baskets in recent years, with a goal of 750 this fall.” [WTOP]
Donation Record for ArtsFairfax — “The 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards, the region’s premier event to honor major arts contributions, surpassed its fundraising goal in support of the nonprofit’s efforts to dedicate more funding towards grants to local arts organizations across Fairfax County. Though fundraising remains open, the luncheon raised an all-time high of over $233,000 by the close of the event.” [ArtsFairfax]
New Legal Notice — A restaurant seeks an ABC license for wine, beer, and mixed beverages for on- and off-premises consumption. [Public Notices]
It’s Tuesday — Sunny with a high near 68 and a southwest wind at 3 to 7 mph. Night will be clear, with a low around 44. Veterans Day will be mostly sunny, with a high near 66 and calm winds becoming southerly around 5 mph in the afternoon. [NWS]
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In its 14th year of production, Skye Ballet Center presents The Nutcracker. The absolutely gorgeous ballet will take place on Saturday, November 28th at 2 pm and 6 pm. Join us to a wonderful start to the holiday season!!
SBC Nutcracker South Lakes High School 2:00 and 6:00 pm
A New Source for News, Events, and More in Fairfax, VA The NOVA Guide has launched, giving Fairfax County residents a new source for local news, upcoming… [Announcement]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Fairfax County, from our event calendar.
FREE HAIRCUTS – U.S. Military and Veterans Nov 11: Great Clips salons in Reston and Fairfax City offer free haircuts to U.S. military members and veterans on Veterans Day, Nov 11th. [Event]
Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Nov 12: Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan makes a stop at Mosaic District [Event]
StoryWorx Book Festival/ Meet the Authors at the Workhouse Arts Center Nov 14: Family Friendly Book Festival [Event]
Who Am I Now? Identity and Possibility in the Menopause Transition Nov 15: Educational presentation about identity and possibility in the menopause transition [Event]
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims Nov 15: Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend… [Event]
When Life Feels Heavy: Finding Peace, Hope & Inner Strength Nov 15: What if even our most difficult experiences could awaken greater strength, compassion, and purpose? [Event]
Catholic University Symphony Orchestra in Concert Nov 15: Free Concert with Full Symphony Color and Majestic Organ Sound in Clifton! [Event]
BrownTown Comedy at the DC Improv!!!! Nov 16: Best and brownest comics at DC Improv [Event]
Free Memory Screening Nov 18: Free Memory Screening Event! [Event]
Washington Spirit Alum Meet & Greet + The Amazing Race Watch Party Nov 18: Meet Washington Spirit alum Joanna Lohman, then stick around to cheer on Joanna and Ali Krieger as they compete on The Amazing Race! [Event]
23rd Annual Holiday Gift Show Nov 21: Bypass the mall. Skip the big-box store. Ditch the web. 🎁 The 23rd Annual Holiday Gift Show… [Event]
First Baby? Connect with other New Moms! Nov 21: Connecting with your own in-person group starts with this quick online introduction to Mamistad and other new moms! [Event]
Today: Fairfax County saw a high of 64° at 1:55 p.m. (3° above normal), a low of 43° at 5:55 a.m., 0.01 inches of rain (Franklin Middle School, Chantilly) and a peak gust of 37 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 2 to 6 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
The site of a new Buffalo Wild Wings Go in Centreville (Staff photo by Mary Stachyra Lopez)
A new option for on-the-go meals appears to be taking flight off of Route 29 in Centreville.
“Buffalo Wild Wings Go” has applied for a commercial alteration permit at 13810 C Braddock Road, which would place it between the IHOP and iBattle Gaming and Esports Center in the Old Centreville Crossing shopping plaza.
An accessory living unit designed by Backyard Homes located in Arlington (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Fairfax County planners have backed zoning changes to allow greater leeway for accessory living units (ALUs).
At its meeting last Wednesday (Nov. 3), the Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposal to revise the regulations as part of a county effort to boost its housing stock.
Wildfire with its door open at Tysons Galleria (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Another longstanding tenant at Tysons Galleria is preparing to depart.
Wildfire will serve its final customers after around two decades at the mall (2001 International Drive) on Jan. 2, 2027, according to a notice now posted on its website.
A police cruiser was hit by allegedly drunk driver on I-95 in Springfield on Nov. 8, 2026 (via Fairfax County Police Department)
Fairfax County police issued a reminder this morning (Monday) about the dangers of driving while impaired after an apparently drunk driver crashed into one of its cruisers on I-95 over the weekend.
A 26-year-old man from Arizona was arrested yesterday (Sunday) after allegedly crashing into a marked cruiser belonging to an officer assigned to the Fairfax County Police Department’s Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Squad on southbound I-95 near Fairfax County Parkway in Springfield.