FFXnow
@ffxnow.bsky.social
An online news outlet covering Fairfax County, Virginia. Visit ffxnow.com for our latest stories, and tips are welcome at news@ffxnow.com.
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 31, 2025
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 31, 2025 | FFXnow
Good Wednesday evening, Fairfax County. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today --...
www.ffxnow.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:14 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 31, 2025
These were FFXnow's most-read stories of 2025
These were FFXnow’s most-read stories of 2025 | FFXnow
Before entering a new year, FFXnow took a look back on some of the stories that defined the past 12 months in Fairfax County. A review of our most-read stories for 2025 suggests local impacts of federal...
www.ffxnow.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
These were FFXnow's most-read stories of 2025
Federal funding shifts cloud Virginia’s transportation plans for 2026
Federal funding shifts cloud Virginia’s transportation plans for 2026 | FFXnow
Virginia’s transportation system is massive, with about 129,000 lane miles of roads and roughly 5,900 miles of rail criss-crossing the commonwealth, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation...
www.ffxnow.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Federal funding shifts cloud Virginia’s transportation plans for 2026
Fairfax resident to lead Virginia's diversity efforts under Gov.-elect Spanberger
Fairfax resident to lead Virginia’s diversity efforts under Gov.-elect Spanberger | FFXnow
A Fairfax resident who has championed diversity in organizations from Congress to the Girl Scouts will soon apply that experience to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dr. Sesha Joi Moon has been appointed...
www.ffxnow.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Fairfax resident to lead Virginia's diversity efforts under Gov.-elect Spanberger
Metro offers free late-night rides, as Fairfax County offices close for New Year's
Metro offers free late-night rides, as Fairfax County offices close for New Year’s | FFXnow
Metro will provide free rides and two extra hours of train service tonight (Wednesday) to support safe travel for New Year's Eve revelers. Fares will be free for both train and bus riders from 8 p.m....
www.ffxnow.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Metro offers free late-night rides, as Fairfax County offices close for New Year's
🏛️ DOJ sues Va. over financial aid for immigrants
🎆 Washington Monument light show starts
🌍 International student restrictions cost Virginia
🍸 Virginia's top spirits for 2025
🎆 Washington Monument light show starts
🌍 International student restrictions cost Virginia
🍸 Virginia's top spirits for 2025
Morning Notes for December 31, 2025 | FFXnow
DOJ Sues Va. Over Financial Aid for Immigrants -- "The Justice Department sued Virginia on Monday over its policy of granting unauthorized immigrants in-state financial aid at public colleges and universities,...
www.ffxnow.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🏛️ DOJ sues Va. over financial aid for immigrants
🎆 Washington Monument light show starts
🌍 International student restrictions cost Virginia
🍸 Virginia's top spirits for 2025
🎆 Washington Monument light show starts
🌍 International student restrictions cost Virginia
🍸 Virginia's top spirits for 2025
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 30, 2025
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 30, 2025 | FFXnow
Good Tuesday evening, Fairfax County. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today --...
www.ffxnow.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:06 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 30, 2025
Extended stay hotel in Fair Lakes could be turned into apartments
Extended stay hotel in Fair Lakes could be turned into apartments | FFXnow
A New York investment firm wants to convert an extended stay hotel in the Fair Lakes area into housing. Churchwick Partners submitted a rezoning application to Fairfax County on Dec. 21 for the existing...
www.ffxnow.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Extended stay hotel in Fair Lakes could be turned into apartments
Housing with community center proposed for former T-Mobile campus in Reston
Housing with community center proposed for former T-Mobile campus in Reston | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/4 Next Image A local homebuilder has answered the call to redevelop T-Mobile's now-vacant campus in Reston. Stanley Martin Homes, which is headquartered in Reston, is proposing to build...
www.ffxnow.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Housing with community center proposed for former T-Mobile campus in Reston
DOJ alleges McLean man texted death threat to federal employee
DOJ alleges McLean man texted death threat to federal employee | FFXnow
A McLean man is facing federal prosecution after allegedly threatening a federal employee via a Google Voice text message. The Justice Department charged Scott Allen Bolger, 33, last Friday (Dec. 26)...
www.ffxnow.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
DOJ alleges McLean man texted death threat to federal employee
UPDATE: Police believe the pedestrian killed on Route 29 last night was struck by two different vehicles www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/29/d...
DEVELOPING: Pedestrian dies after Route 29 crash in Merrifield
DEVELOPING: Pedestrian dies after Route 29 crash in Merrifield | FFXnow
Another pedestrian has been killed in a crash on Fairfax County roads. Officers were dispatched to the ultimately fatal crash at Route 29 and Hideaway Road, just north of the Providence Place (formerly...
www.ffxnow.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
UPDATE: Police believe the pedestrian killed on Route 29 last night was struck by two different vehicles www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/29/d...
D.C. man charged with a dozen vehicle break-ins and thefts in Reston area
D.C. man charged with a dozen vehicle break-ins and thefts in Reston area | FFXnow
A man from D.C. is facing more than two dozen criminal charges in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins and thefts reported in western Fairfax County. According to the Fairfax County Police Department,...
www.ffxnow.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
D.C. man charged with a dozen vehicle break-ins and thefts in Reston area
Heavily used Groveton dog park to receive turf, accessibility upgrades
Heavily used Groveton dog park to receive turf, accessibility upgrades | FFXnow
A ongoing public-private partnership will support improvements to benefit both dogs and their human companions at Westgrove Park in Groveton. The Fairfax County Park Authority Board on Dec. 10 approved...
www.ffxnow.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Heavily used Groveton dog park to receive turf, accessibility upgrades
F45 Training closes Tysons gym after six years
F45 Training closes Tysons gym after six years | FFXnow
The Boro residents resolving to prioritize fitness in the new year will need to look farther away for workout options. F45 Training, the only gym in the Tysons neighborhood, permanently shut down the...
www.ffxnow.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
F45 Training closes Tysons gym after six years
Republicans back homeschooling advocate for 17th House District seat
Republicans back homeschooling advocate for 17th House District seat | FFXnow
Fairfax County Republicans have thrown their support behind a former data analytics professional and homeschooling advocate in a bid to flip Virginia's 17th House District seat. Voters registered in the...
www.ffxnow.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Republicans back homeschooling advocate for 17th House District seat
🚗 Driver in fatal 2023 hit-and-run still unknown
🍽️ Restaurants prepare for meals tax
🚧 Man charged after crashing into fence
💅 Manicures connect Reston students to seniors
🍽️ Restaurants prepare for meals tax
🚧 Man charged after crashing into fence
💅 Manicures connect Reston students to seniors
Morning Notes for December 30, 2025 | FFXnow
Driver in Fatal 2023 Hit-and-Run Still Unknown -- "A Northern Virginia family is once again asking for justice as police search for the driver who killed their mother, 63-year-old Mary Wong, in a hit-and-run...
www.ffxnow.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
🚗 Driver in fatal 2023 hit-and-run still unknown
🍽️ Restaurants prepare for meals tax
🚧 Man charged after crashing into fence
💅 Manicures connect Reston students to seniors
🍽️ Restaurants prepare for meals tax
🚧 Man charged after crashing into fence
💅 Manicures connect Reston students to seniors
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 29, 2025
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 29, 2025 | FFXnow
Good Monday evening, Fairfax County. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Dec...
www.ffxnow.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:14 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 29, 2025
DEVELOPING: Pedestrian dies after Route 29 crash in Merrifield
DEVELOPING: Pedestrian dies after Route 29 crash in Merrifield | FFXnow
Another pedestrian has been killed in a crash on Fairfax County roads. Officers were dispatched to the ultimately fatal crash at Route 29 and Hideaway Road, just north of the Providence Place (formerly...
www.ffxnow.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:38 AM
DEVELOPING: Pedestrian dies after Route 29 crash in Merrifield
Fairfax County Public Library will offer new card designs in new year
Fairfax County Public Library will offer new card designs in new year | FFXnow
As Arthur Read famously sang, having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card -- especially one designed by the local community. Earlier this month, Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) unveiled...
www.ffxnow.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Fairfax County Public Library will offer new card designs in new year
Fairfax County board paves way for housing to replace Fair Oaks-area office buildings
Fairfax County board paves way for housing to replace Fair Oaks-area office buildings | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/3 Next Image More commercial development in Fairfax County could soon give way to housing after the Board of Supervisors approved that option for a pair of office properties in the Fair...
www.ffxnow.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Fairfax County board paves way for housing to replace Fair Oaks-area office buildings
Wendy’s to close longstanding Vienna restaurant today
Wendy’s to close longstanding Vienna restaurant today | FFXnow
Starting tomorrow (Tuesday), Vienna residents will have to travel a bit further to satisfy their Wendy’s cravings. The fast food chain’s store in the neighborhood, located at 411 Maple Ave East, is...
www.ffxnow.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Wendy’s to close longstanding Vienna restaurant today
Man accused of Reston murder now also faces federal charge
Man accused of Reston murder now also faces federal charge | FFXnow
The federal government is now leveling its own criminal charge against the man accused of a recent murder in Reston. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia has charged 23-year-old...
www.ffxnow.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Man accused of Reston murder now also faces federal charge
Starbucks workers in Reston and McLean seek to unionize amid strike
Starbucks workers in Reston and McLean seek to unionize amid strike | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/3 Next Image Workers at two more Starbucks in Fairfax County could unionize, as a labor strike continues in response to stalled contract negotiations. Petitions for union elections were...
www.ffxnow.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Starbucks workers in Reston and McLean seek to unionize amid strike
Nonprofit chairman claims narrow win in Democrats' 17th House District primary
Nonprofit chairman claims narrow win in Democrats’ 17th House District primary | FFXnow
The Democratic Party's nominee for a deep-blue House of Delegates seat in southeast Fairfax County was determined yesterday (Sunday) by a mere 54 votes. Ultimately, it was United Community Board of Directors...
www.ffxnow.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Nonprofit chairman claims narrow win in Democrats' 17th House District primary
FCPD: Annandale HS employee charged with assaulting student
FCPD: Annandale HS employee charged with assaulting student | FFXnow
An instructional assistant at Annandale High School is facing criminal charges after allegedly assaulting a student earlier this month. A school resource officer was notified on Dec. 19 that Jaime Gerardo...
www.ffxnow.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
FCPD: Annandale HS employee charged with assaulting student