A reception celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Capital One Hall Community Arts Partnership (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Since opening in October 2021, Capital One Hall has drawn an array of nationally recognized musical and comedy acts, Broadway shows and even a circus to Tysons, but the performing arts venue has also opened doors for many local community and nonprofit artists.
Thanks to a Community Arts Partnership with ArtsFairfax, Fairfax County’s official arts agency, Capital One Hall (7750 Capital One Tower Road) has hosted 48 local nonprofits so far have collectively drawn more than 61,000 attendees and generated $2.4 million in ticket revenue, officials shared at a July 14 reception celebrating the collaboration’s first five seasons.
Setbacks for an example accessory dwelling unit in a Fairfax City backyard (screenshot via City of Fairfax)
Homeowners in the City of Fairfax who want to allow elderly parents to move in, obtain rental income or perhaps even install a luxury “She Shed” can now add another dwelling on their property with less bureaucratic hassle.
The city council voted 4-2 on Tuesday (July 28) to approve code amendments permitting detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right within city boundaries.
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Expected to be considered by the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 25, the comprehensive plan amendment requested by developer Stewart Investment Partners would allow the townhouses to replace a five-story office building at 1850 Roland Clarke Place that dates to the early 1980s
A still image from the officer's bodycamera of a man identified as Nehemia Fuentes Banegas in a bush, released by the Fairfax County Police Department. (Courtesy FCPD)
The Fairfax County Police Department has released two still images from the body camera of an officer who fired his gun on Tuesday (July 28) at a suspect he was pursuing, after the man allegedly attempted to disarm him.
The first image appears to depict a man in a bush — identified by police as Nehemia Fuentes Banegas, of Annandale — holding the officer’s gun. The second shows two utility knives on the ground.
A woman crosses Maple Avenue in Vienna under a banner advertising the Vienna Farmers Market (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Swimmer Missing in Potomac River — “For the third time this summer, a search operation is underway downstream of Great Falls after another swimmer disappeared in the Potomac River … The latest incident occurred on Tuesday south of Sandy Landing, where a 25-year-old man went missing after getting into the water.” [FOX5]
Va. Dems Lobbied for Early Primary Spot — “To earn a place in the early window, Virginia had to persuade the committee they could test candidates among the voters Democrats need to win a general election while offering an affordable and accessible campaign environment. Each state made a 15-minute presentation in May followed by 30 minutes of questions from panel members.” [Virginia Mercury]
Residents Object to Dominion Substation — “Residents of the Bren Mar Park area and beyond packed a meeting of the Mason District Land Use Committee (MDLUC) on July 28 to oppose Dominion Energy’s proposal for a massive substation to serve the Plaza 500 data center on Edsall Road.” [Annandale Today]
Last Push for Beyer Challengers — “With just one week to go until the primary, the four challengers to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) are trying to stand out from the crowd. Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, Adam Dunigan and Mo Seifeldein are attempting to overtake Beyer in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, Aug. 4.” [ARLnow]
Police Seek Help With Theft Investigations — “The City of Fairfax Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying suspects in three unrelated theft investigations that occurred at businesses across the city in June.” The targeted businesses were Ulta Beauty, Home Depot and a Giant grocery store. [Patch]
Vacant Falls Church Site for Sale — “The owner of vacant Falls Church lot has abandoned its plan to build a mixed-use development there and has instead put the property up for sale. The property, located at 419 W. Annandale Road in Falls Church, is just under an acre and consists of a paved parking lot and overgrown trees … JLL began circulating the listing on Monday.” [Washington Business Journal]
More Memorials Planned for Downtown D.C. — “Several long-planned memorials are finally reaching the construction phase, while President Trump pushes his own additions to Washington’s landscape, including the Arch and his National Garden of American Heroes.” [Axios DC]
Regional Pizzeria Launches Charity Campaign — “The Reston Paisano’s Pizza is asking customers to help provide meals for families experiencing food insecurity. The restaurant has launched the Community Slice Program at all of its DMV locations through its charitable initiative, Paisano’s With a Purpose, partnering with the Pruitt Foundation to provide free pizza slices to school-age children throughout the summer.” [Patch]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 86°F and a northwest wind at 11 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 69°F and a lighter northwest wind between 3 and 7 mph. [NWS]
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Expect increasing clouds today with a high of 86°F and northwest winds at 11 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 67°F and lighter northwest winds ranging from 3 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
People watch a horse demonstration at the 2025 Fairfax County 4-H Fair (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
The annual Fairfax County Carnival and Fair will return to Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon tomorrow (Thursday) for four days of food, rides and animals.
Now in its 76th year, the event serves as the county’s signature summer celebration and a showcase for the local 4-H organization, which promotes agriculture, civic engagement, science and healthy living through a variety of programs for kids aged 5 to 18.
