In a competitive, increasingly pricey market like Fairfax County, homeownership can seem unattainable. For those able to take that plunge, it’s important to find a trustworthy financial backer who’ll help you stay above water.
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Voting for Best Summer Activities in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, June 12 at 8:30 a.m.
A parking lot near the Arrowbrook Centre development south of Herndon (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
A new law from a Fairfax County state delegate will set statewide limits on minimum parking requirements years after the county completed a major overhaul of its standards.
Del. Irene Shin (D-8), who represents parts of Herndon, Oak Hill and Chantilly, introduced HB 888 to limit the minimum amount of parking that localities can require for mixed-use and residential developments within a half-mile of mass transit facilities or public transportation stations.
Looking for a welcoming, affordable place to call home in Fairfax? Belmont at One University offers a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle designed for active adults—where comfort, convenience, and community come together.
This thoughtfully designed affordable senior community is ideal for those 62+, with maximum allowable gross income requirements in place to ensure accessibility. Residents enjoy open-plan apartment homes, modern finishes, and a full calendar of opportunities to connect with neighbors and enjoy everyday life.
Why residents love Belmont at One University:
Pet-friendly community with no breed restrictions—because home isn’t home without your furry companion
Twice-weekly shuttle service to local shopping destinations, including University Mall and Fair Oaks Mall
Community Garden allowing you to help grow and enjoy flowers, herbs & more
Welcoming community spaces and planned resident events that make it easy to stay social and engaged
Convenient location near shopping, dining, and healthcare in the Fairfax area
For a limited time, Belmont is offering One Month Free on select apartments* for those who move in by June 30, 2026—making now the perfect time to make your move.
You’re Invited: Open House Event!
Join us on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM to tour the community, explore available apartment homes, and meet the team. Whether you’re just starting your search or ready to apply, this is a great opportunity to see what makes Belmont so special.
Can’t make it that day? No problem—Schedule a Personalized Tour at your convenience to experience the community firsthand.
*Restrictions apply. Offer valid on select apartments with move-in by 6/30/26. Income and age restrictions apply. Please contact the leasing office for full details.
The company behind Facebook is bringing its artificial intelligence-enhanced glasses to Tysons Corner Center.
Meta anticipates opening its first “Meta Lab” retail boutique at the mall sometime in June, the company’s vice president of retail, John Koryl, told Fairfax Real Estate Insider reporter Austin Wright, who first confirmed the plans for a Tysons store.
Sign for Fairfax Water's headquarters in Merrifield (file photo)
Fairfax Water’s efforts to reduce the amount of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in local drinking water come with “potentially significant costs,” Fairfax County supervisors were told on Tuesday (June 2).
“PFAS, from where I sit, is going to be a generational issue,” said Jamie Bain Hedges, general manager of the water utility, during the 90-minute meeting between the Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax Water Board.
Ramp to the I-66 Express Lanes from Route 123 in Oakton at sunset (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Unhealthy Air Alert Issued — “The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast a Code Orange air day for [today], June 5, in part of the metropolitan Washington region, including DC and Northern Virginia … Code Orange levels mean the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups like people with heart or lung disease like asthma or emphysema, older adults, and children.” [COG]
Attempt to Toss Murder Convictions Rejected — “Brendan Banfield is set to be sentenced Friday as the Fairfax County chief judge denied a motion to set aside his convictions in the so-called ‘au pair affair’ murders … Defense attorney John Carroll told Chief Judge Penney Azcarate that Fairfax County prosecutors made three errors during Banfield’s prosecution, and that those errors influenced the jury’s decision.” [WTOP]
More Info Wanted on Trump Arch — “The National Capital Planning Commission has kept alive the triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built between the Memorial Bridge and Arlington National Cemetery. However, the body is requesting more information on” potential air travel, traffic and construction impacts. [Associated Press/ARLnow]
Guide to Regional Drought Watch — “Regional officials stress that while there is currently an adequate supply of water in the Potomac River and backup reservoirs, residents and businesses are encouraged to take simple, voluntary steps to reduce water use and help protect the region’s water resources if dry conditions persist.” [Fairfax County Government]
Va. Schools Seek for Local Tax Option — “Mathews and other localities hope … lawmakers and the governor approve changes to state law that would allow all localities to generate tax revenue for school construction projects, which have historically been costly for jurisdictions. If approved, voters in each locality decide through a referendum whether to adopt an additional local sales tax to fund school construction and maintenance.” [Virginia Mercury]
Gun Background Checks Surge — “As a new state law banning certain guns classified as ‘assault firearms’ is about to take effect, Virginia is seeing a big spike in background checks for gun transactions. The number of background checks is not necessarily a one-to-one indicator of sales, but it does generally correlate with a surge in people purchasing guns.” [WJLA]
Metro Rolls Out Pride-Themed Vehicles — “This June, Metro is celebrating Pride Month with a specially wrapped train, bus, and Metro Access vehicle, featuring the theme ‘Proudly Join Us on Metro.’ The vehicles will travel throughout the system from June 5-30, and the Pride bus and Metro Access vehicle will participate in the Capital Pride Parade.” [WMATA]
Dashboard Offers Look at Water Quality — “A new dashboard gives the public near real-time water quality data for the Potomac and Anacostia rivers … Water quality is top of mind after last winter’s sewage spill and the Potomac River’s designation as America’s Most Endangered River.” [Axios DC]
It’s Friday — Expect a sunny day with a high of 93°F and calm winds shifting to the west at about 6 mph in the afternoon. Night will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 69°F and a gentle south wind blowing at 3 to 5 mph. [NWS]
It will be mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching a high near 92 degrees, and calm winds shifting to the west at about 6 mph in the afternoon. Friday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 69 degrees and a light breeze from the south. See more from Weather.gov.
Virginia State Police vehicle (photo by John Calhoun/JC Photography)
An Ohio man previously charged with reckless driving is now also facing involuntary manslaughter charges for his alleged role in a crash on the Capital Beltway (I-495) that killed an Annandale woman and her granddaughter.
The Virginia State Police served warrants with the two additional charges to Devin Juliana, a 48-year resident of Steubenville, earlier today (Thursday), according to a press release.
Ahmad Kaki, a staff attorney with CAIR, plays the video made by Thomas Jefferson High School students during a press conference June 4. (Screenshot via CAIR's Facebook page)
A Muslim civil rights group is suing Fairfax County Public Schools for suspending several students after they created a “kidnapping” video for social media to promote their chapter of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) last fall.
The video was intended to depict a “playful overreaction” in response to a “specific, viral comedy skit circulating nationwide,” according to a filing submitted by the CAIR Legal Defense Fund today (June 4) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria.
Conceptual rendering of Pulte Group's proposed Lofts II at Reston Station development (via Land Design Consultants/Fairfax County)
After approximately seven years of work and revisions, Pulte Group is still racing down to the wire to finalize plans for an expansion of its Lofts at Reston Station residences that will satisfy Fairfax County officials.
The county’s planning commission agreed yesterday to defer a decision on whether to recommend approval of the developer’s rezoning application until next Wednesday, June 10 — less than two weeks before a scheduled June 23 public hearing before the Board of Supervisors.
