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Prince William County Police Department is seeking information about a hit-and-run driver that sent a Burke woman to the hospital after last week's Post Malone concert.

Police ask for help identifying hit-and-run driver at Post Malone concert Last Wednesday, scores of music fans gathered at Jiffy L**e Live in Bristow to experience multi-platinum singer-rapper Post Malone in concert. After the concert, a young woman from Burke was

New Nutley Street North and South Bypass Lanes Planned to Open July 29

Nutley Street North to I-66 West



Drivers traveling north on Nutley Street will stay to the right as they approach the roundabout, then follow signs to the new northbound bypass lane and the loop ramp to I-66 West.
The bypass lane is anticipated to open around 11 a.m.

Nutley Street South to I-66 East



Drivers traveling south on Nutley Street will stay to the right as they approach the roundabout, then follow signs to the new southbound bypass lane and the loop ramp to I-66 East.
The bypass lane is anticipated to open around 11 a.m.

Vienna and Dunn Loring Metro stations will reopen Monday.

Two Orange Line stations to reopen Monday following completion of rail and technology improvements | WMATA On Monday, July 17, two Orange Line stations will reopen following the completion of rail replacement and fiber-optics installation between Vienna and Dunn Loring stations.

Eastbound Fair Lakes Circle Planned to be Closed Multiple Nights This Week

Fair Lakes Circle East will be closed between Fair Lakes Parkway and Roger Stover Drive from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for milling work. Paving will then require the eastbound lanes to be closed on Wednesday night, July 12, and possibly also on Thursday night, July 13. This work is part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project.

Drivers will be directed to use eastbound Fair Lakes Parkway and westbound Fair Lakes Circle as a detour. Turns to and from westbound Fair Lakes Circle will remain open.

All work is weather dependent and will be rescheduled to the following night if inclement conditions occur.

Week-long Lane Reduction on Monument Drive North and South Over I-66 Beginning On/About Monday, July 10

Monday, July 10, through Monday, July 17

Monument Drive South over I-66

A single travel lane will be open on Monument Drive South beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, July 10, continuously through approximately 6 a.m. Monday, July 17.
The left turn to the 66 Express Lanes East will be closed.
Southbound drivers heading to the 66 Express Lanes East will be directed to make a U-turn at the traffic signal at Government Center Parkway, then stay to the right to access the eastbound express lanes.
All lanes will reopen by approximately 6 a.m. Monday, July 17.

The Fairfax County Wastewater Management Program has identified a sewage spill upstream of Lake Accotink. Out of an abundance of caution, immediate closure of lake activities is recommended for activities involving contact with the lake, such as swimming and fishing, as the water may be contaminated. The closure is in effect until further notice.

Bacterial testing of the water is underway, and results are expected within 24 hours. Updates will be provided when the analysis is complete.

Precautionary signage is being placed near the area of the spill.

We're hosting the Virginia kickoff event for our summer meals program this evening! Free food, face painting, temporary tattoos — we've got it all!

Swing on by and see one of our meals sites in action!

Looking for a meal site near you? Go to KidsMealsDMV.org or ComidasParaNinos.org.

Metro crews are nearing the finish line to reopen two stations and restore normal Silver Line service following construction to lay down miles of new rail and fiber-optic cables. Beginning Monday, June 26, trains will resume service to the East Falls Church and West Falls Church stations.

This is the first of a two-phase rail replacement project on the Orange and Silver lines. The second phase continues on the Orange Line only through July 16, with the Vienna and Dunn Loring stations remaining closed.

Metro to reopen two Orange and Silver line stations, second phase of Orange Line work continues through July 16 | WMATA Metro crews are nearing the finish line to reopen two stations and restore normal Silver Line service following construction to lay down miles of new rail and fiber-optic cables. Beginning Monday, June 26, trains will resume service to the East Falls Church and West Falls Church stations.

National Park Service to extend three-lane traffic pattern on the George Washington Memorial Parkway starting June 10 - George Washington Memorial Parkway (U.S. National Park Service) McLean, Va. — On Saturday, June 10, the National Park Service (NPS) will extend the three-lane traffic configuration on the George Washington Memorial Parkway from the Route 123 interchange to Windy Run Bridge as part of the ongoing North Parkway Rehabilitation Project. The NPS will temporarily ...

Air Quality Alert for Thursday, June 8 🚨

Due to the wildfires in Canada, an air quality alert has been issued for today, Thursday, June 8. The air quality is unhealthy for everyone in Fairfax County and the region.

Air quality levels are expected to change over the next several days, so stay informed: https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Fairfax&state=VA&country=USA

➡️ Wildfire Smoke Safety Tips
Wildfire smoke is a mix of gases and fine particles from burning trees and plants, buildings, and other material. Wildfire smoke can make anyone sick, but people with asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), or heart disease are more likely to experience health effects of smoke. Pregnant women, babies and children are also at risk.

Take steps to limit your exposure. For example:

✔️ Spend more time indoors, where particle pollution levels are usually lower.

✔️ Consider moving outdoor and physical activities indoors or rescheduling them.

✔️ Choose easier outdoor activities (like walking instead of running) so you don’t breathe as hard and keep those outdoor activities short.

➡️ Health Department Actions and Advice

Our Health Department is monitoring visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers to assess whether there is an increase in asthma visits with the poor air quality. In the meantime, we encourage people with chronic conditions to protect their health. See this advice from CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/air/wildfire-smoke/chronic-conditions.htm

➡️ More Information

Particle Pollution (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/air/particulate_matter.html

Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/air/wildfire-smoke/default.htm

View updates from Fairfax County Public Schools:
https://www.fcps.edu/alerts

Visit our Health Department’s Air Quality page:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/environment/air

Sidewalk along eastbound Fair Lakes Circle to be closed for approximately three months beginning May 31 while a new shared-use path is being built.

🚧Traffic Alert: : Gallows Rd reduced to 2 lanes over I-66 during overnight hours Tues 5/30 - Wed 5/31, for bridge work.

More info: https://bit.ly/3oyn7ac

Monday Metro Schedule: Metrorail will open at 7 a.m. and close at midnight, providing normal Sunday service on all lines. Metrobus will operate on a Sunday schedule. MetroAccess customers may make a reservation to travel on the holiday; however, subscription trips will be canceled.
https://www.wmata.com/about/news/Memorial-Day-Service-2023.cfm

Metro service information for Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 | WMATA

Older adults in Fairfax County assisted living can now get a pet companion from Joy for All Companion Pets
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A furry friend that doesn’t need a litter box After a long and lonely pandemic, older people, particularly those who live in assisted living, are feeling isolated. While these facilities have opened up again, seniors are still feeling the

Lots going on this Memorial Day Weekend
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There are plenty of ways to spend Memorial Day Weekend in Fairfax County Memorial Day’s origins can be traced to the end of the Civil War. Local groups across the country created days to remember those they had lost. Then in 1868, a

Learn about ALS, a neurodegenerative disease.
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The community comes together for ALS Awareness Month This month, bring your attention to ALS if you’re looking to bring awareness. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS is a progressive, fatal disease. A neurodegenerative disease, it affects nerve cells

Falls Church High School Girl's lacrosse had a great season!
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Falls Church HS Girl’s varsity lacrosse captures district, but falls to West Springfield in regionals The Falls Church Girl’s Lacrosse team is the National District champions for the second time in a row, defeating Justice, 8-7. The team felt ready since they lost to Justice

Will Concorde District champs, Madison Warhawks Boy's lacrosse be a repeat state champion?
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James Madison Boy’s lacrosse is still on course to repeat as state champions It’s been nearly a year since James Madison High School saw their boy’s lacrosse team capture a state championship against the Battlefield Bobcats. At the time, it was the second

Marcus Alert, expected to be rolled out this summer, should help provide a behavioral health response for those experiencing a mental health crisis, according to NAMI


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Fairfax County resident who attacked Connolly’s staffers lacked mental health support Last week, 49-year-old Xuan Kha Tran Pham, a Fairfax County resident with a history of mental health issues, attacked staff members at Congressman Gerry Connolly’s district office with a metal

A group is proposing equitable police reforms in Fairfax County.
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Matrix Working Group proposes police reforms Members of the Police Reform Matrix Working Group presented recommendations for more equitable policing to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors at a Safety and Security Committee meeting earlier this

Judy Ikels tells her birth father's service story. He was killed in action during WWII
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How one woman recovered her father’s story from WWII China Memorial Day is this weekend, a day to remember service members we’ve lost–and sometimes a day to build new memories.

A U.S. Marine Corps Reservist observed a young girl acting strangely in Alexandria and saved her from
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Reserve Marine foils human trafficking in Alexandria What was supposed to be a normal Reserve drill weekend here turned a U.S. Marine lieutenant colonel into both a hero and a villain – a hero for finding and

Pacific Legal Foundation who represents Coalition for TJ is appealing a recent decision in the TJHSST admissions case to the U.S. Supreme Court
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Battle over TJHSST admissions heads to the U.S. Supreme Court Pacific Legal Foundation, which represents Asian American families in the Coalition for TJ, said their attorneys will head to the U.S. Supreme Court to appeal a decision this week in

The Avett Brothers return to Wolf Trap for three nights starting tonight.
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Wolf Trap welcomes Avett Brothers Wolf Trap welcomes Avett Brothers By Keith Loria / Special to the Fairfax County Times May 24, 2023 18 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Courtesy Photo Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The folk rock band is a favorite among the NoVA audience One of the rec...

More and more young people are jumping on the fitness bandwagon
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Time to get active this May May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month – a month dedicated to the importance of athletics and staying active. While this advocacy month applies to everyone, it is mostly

Get out to Tysons Corner Center to see JP Muller's exhibit, a collaboration with ArtsFairfax, before it's gone
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Come dancing with artist JP Muller JP Muller’s five-work exhibition, “Static Dynamism,” can be found at Tysons Corner Center for the next week or so. The sculptures are large and varied. One of them, “Pin Toy

South Lakes High School Girl's Lacrosse fights for the division crown
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South Lakes Girl’s Lacrosse shooting for the stars in the playoffs School’s almost out, but that doesn’t mean the athletic season is over for many sports, including Girl’s Lacrosse. The playoffs will soon be underway, and within the Class 6 Division

Nova Lions Homeschool Varsity Baseball pitcher achieves what few have done
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NOVA Lions varsity player pitches a perfect game It has indeed been a challenging season for the NOVA Lions. When they faced Goretti, they lost 16-5 but it became competitive after the second inning when the Lions attempted

Summer is almost here. Fairfax County Department of Family Services shares guidelines on children being home alone.
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​​Are your kids ready to be home alone? With summer approaching, the school year coming to a close, and the rising cost of childcare, some parents and caretakers may ask if their kids are ready to be home

There are many in the community in need of diapers and wipes, HomeAid National Capital Region aims to help.
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HomeAid brings it home with annual diaper drive Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are not just connected by children–they’re also bound by diapers. The 2023 Builders for Babies Diaper Drive started May 14 and will continue until June

The county's Sports Tourism Task force is keeping an eye on Fairfax County Park Authority's Patriot Park North and thinking about possible future projects
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Patriot Park North is first county sports tourism site Last month, Fairfax County leaders unveiled Patriot Park North in Springfield District.

The man who attacked staffers at Congressman
Gerry Connolly's office and a woman in his neighborhood earlier this week was never part of the mental health docket, according to
Ed Nuttall, a Democratic candidate running for Commonwealth's Attorney

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Fairfax man charged in baseball bat attacks A man with untreated schizophrenia was arraigned Tuesday on charges of attacking three women with a metal baseball bat, and he’s now facing a federal charge as well. Two of

🚨BREAKING: Asra Q. Nomani reports on Fairfax County Public Schools School board clerk retirement amid hostile work environment allegedly caused by Hunter Mill District School Board member Melanie Meren

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School board clerk worked from home amid alleged threats from school board member featured breaking exclusive School board clerk worked from home amid alleged threats from school board member By Asra Q. Nomani / Special to the Fairfax County Times May 18, 2023 May 18, 2023 Updated 16 sec ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Hunter Mill District School Board member Melanie Me...

Animal caretakers at Frying Pan Farm Park know just how to support furry friends
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Frying Pan Farm Park caretakers are dedicated to animal health Since its establishment in the 1700s, Frying Pan Farm Park has been home to a number of volunteers and staff. Throughout the years, some have contributed to the development of

Artist Shawn James will beautify underpass in Public Art Reston project
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Building community through art This summer, the Fairway Drive underpass in Reston will be buzzing with activity. It is the latest of Reston’s underpasses to receive an artistic commission project. Artist Shawn James will

McLean High School Boy's Tennis is unbeaten and undeterred
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McLean Boy’s Tennis serving victories with youth and flair Typically, when the script features a rookie head coach and a roster with the majority loaded with first-year students, it often endures a year with few wins and a rich

City of Fairfax Schools Fairfax HS Lady Lions are having a great season
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Fairfax Girl’s Varsity Soccer looks ahead to the playoffs With one game remaining before playoffs begin, the Fairfax Lady Lions are having a tremendous season. The team is (10-0-2) overall and (4-0-2) in the Patriot District.

Senator Chap Petersen stresses the importance of milestone for the Virginia Land Preservation tax credit
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Virginia land preservation tax credit reaches one million acres conserved Virginia’s United Land Trusts announced that the Commonwealth’s land protection tax credit led to the permanent protection of more than 1 million acres of land.

Fairfax County Government's bag tax brought in $2.3 million in revenue since implementation
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Fairfax plastic bag tax enters second year Fairfax County’s disposable plastic bag tax is now in its second year of implementation.

Shelterhouse and the OKK Foundation threw a great block party at Katherine Hanley Family Shelter for residents of Fairfax County shelters.
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Fraternity chapter hosts block party for Shelter House What is spring without a block party? If you ask a few people to define a block party, you might hear mention of bubbles, burgers, or a bounce house. For