The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has authorized changes giving Visit Fairfax more responsibility — and funding — for developing and running community events that could attract tourists and other outside visitors.
Board members voted unanimously at their Oct. 27 meeting to amend a memorandum of understanding between the county government and the independent nonprofit, handing it event management responsibilities previously delegated to Celebrate Fairfax.
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is preparing to start work on more than a dozen infrastructure projects aimed at making roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorized travelers.
The department announced yesterday (Thursday) that it has finalized a list of 16 planned crosswalks, sidewalks, pedestrian signals and other improvements after soliciting public input this spring and securing $9.9 million in funding authorized by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 25.
Imagine stepping out of your door and being a brief, 0.3-mile walk from the McLean Metro Station. Indigo at McLean Station is redefining affordable Northern Virginia living, combining an unbeatable Tysons location with brand-new, high-end amenities.
Mark your calendar for our upcoming Open House on Saturday, November 14th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, where you can explore everything our growing community has to offer.
Both Phases Now Open for Tours
This exclusive event gives you full access to tour both Phase I and Phase II of our stunning community. Whether you are looking to relocate immediately or planning your next move, we have layouts tailored to your timeline:
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With the introduction of Phase II, Indigo at McLean Station has dramatically expanded its resident perks. When you tour the community, you will experience a wealth of brand-new spaces designed to elevate your daily routine:
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Plan your visit to 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102 this November 14th. Browse Our Available Floor Plans, check real-time pricing, and review income qualification criteria on our website, or call our leasing team directly at (571) 786-5546. Can’t make the Open House? Schedule a Tour Today.
Winter is coming to Reston Town Center, at least in spirit, with the return of its ice skating pavilion next week.
The RTC Ice Rink is slated to open for the 2026-2027 season on Tuesday, Nov. 10 and will continue operating daily through March 2027, as the weather allows.
Judge Blocks Trump Arch Construction — “A federal judge late Thursday blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days.” After the National Capital Planning Commission approved the project despite hours of opposing testimony, U.S. District Judge Tanya “Chutkan said Virginia and the District of Columbia had shown that the immediacy of the construction would cause real harm to the plaintiffs.” [Associated Press]
Federal Workers Felt Forced Out — “While most federal workforce separations under the Trump administration have been classified as ‘voluntary,’ results of a new survey show that many career civil servants who left government felt coerced into doing so … Politicization of an employee’s work or agency was the leading reason respondents cited for leaving.” [Federal News Network]
Arrest Made in Bank Robbery — A 65-year-old man from Alexandria has been charged with robbery and using a firearm while committing a felony after he confessed and turned himself in for a robbery yesterday (Nov. 4) in Hybla Valley. Officers responded at 12:48 p.m. to the 7700 block of Richmond Highway after the man allegedly demanded money from a teller with a note that threatened to harm them if they didn’t comply. [FCPD]
Alexandria Reviewing City Jail — “Alexandria has operated its jail for nearly 200 years, and now the city is asking residents whether it should stay in operation. The city’s survey on whether to continue operating the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center or consider other options is available online until Nov. 20.” [ALXnow]
Former Reston Man Sentenced to Prison — “A former Reston resident who used Snapchat to sexually exploit two 12-year-old girls in Southwest Virginia was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia.” [Patch]
MetroAccess Satisfaction Declining — “Metro’s service for the disabled community, MetroAccess, got a bad report card. Recently released Metro documents show customer satisfaction with MetroAccess fell nine percentage points comparing the first quarter of this fiscal year with the last,” in part due to scheduling software issues. [NBC4]
Shock Gloves Used in Some Va. Jails — “A device that shocks individuals with more than 300 volts of electricity when applied to their skin is being used by law enforcement agencies across Virginia. The Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter — or G.L.O.V.E. — is produced by Kentucky-based Compliant Technologies, which earlier this year contracted with the federal government to supply U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers with the device.” [WVTF]
Abdul El-Sayed Coming to Chantilly — “Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed will address the Arab America Foundation’s CONNECT Empowerment Summit in Chantilly this weekend, the group announced … El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers on Tuesday after a narrow primary win over Congresswoman Haley Stevens in August.” [Patch]
Fairfax City Awards Grants to Nonprofits — “Seven nonprofit organizations that provide critical support to Fairfax City residents will receive a share of $200,000 in one-time grants from the City of Fairfax. The grants, ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, will help these community partners sustain and expand services that support Fairfax City residents.” [City of Fairfax]
It’s Friday — After early morning rain, skies will turn from cloudy to mostly sunny, with a high near 69 and light north winds. Night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 50, and northwest winds increasing after midnight with gusts up to 20 mph. [NWS]
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Good Thursday evening, Fairfax County. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
Everything else we published today, Nov 5, 2026.
🎗️ Do It for Dan Fall Fundraiser
Nov 8: Join the Do It For Dan Foundation on Nov. 8 at Caboose Commons for live music, trivia, raffles & more, benefiting lung cancer research at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. [Event]
Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan
Nov 12: Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan makes a stop at Mosaic District [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]
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]
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Today: Fairfax County saw a high of 75° at 1:35 p.m. (13° above normal), a low of 64° at 12:40 a.m., 0.06 inches of rain (Glade Rec Area, Reston) and a peak gust of 23 mph.
Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 3am, then patchy fog and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday: Patchy fog and scattered rain showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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A wireless tower developer is seeking a special exception from Fairfax County for a 175-foot monopole to be constructed on the grounds of a private girls’ school in McLean in hopes of remedying unreliable cell service on the property and along Georgetown Pike.
The application from Milestone Towers, submitted jointly with the Madeira School on Oct. 28, seeks to place the tower in a “secluded and forested portion” of the school’s 376-acre property, located at 8328 and 8134 Georgetown Pike.
Educators at Lake Braddock Secondary School protested mandatory weapons detection duty with a “walk in” this morning (Nov. 5), as the local teachers’ unions await the Fairfax County School Board’s decision on a formal grievance filed against the policy.
Around 18 members wearing their union t-shirts met at 7:20 a.m., chanted “let us teach,” then quietly walked into the Burke school at the start of their contract hour, 7:30 a.m., in protest of the duty implemented at the school last year.
Another portion of the Woodland Park suburban office complex south of Herndon is set to turn into a mostly residential neighborhood.
At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved plans from The Pinkard Group, a D.C.-based real estate investment firm, to redevelop approximately 34 acres of the office park at 2291 Wood Oak Drive in McNair with 429 to 584 homes.
A Chantilly man is facing criminal charges after two women saw him allegedly pleasuring himself while inside his vehicle earlier this year.
Officers responded to the 13000 block of Route 50 in Chantilly at 10:06 a.m. on June 1 after the women reported that “a man was masturbating inside his vehicle and taking photographs of them,” the Fairfax County Police Department says.
