Tysons Reporter

04/09/2026

Hollywood and Broadway artists headline new season at McLean's Alden Theatre

As the calendar turns to fall, the Alden Theatre in McLean is preparing for a new year of movies, music, theater and other entertainment. Visits by two original cast members of the musical "Rent" and "Hollywood Shuffle" director and star Robert Townsend are among the highlights of the 2026-2027 seas...

04/09/2026

Poll: Best dentist in Fairfax County

From annual exams to more intensive procedures, dental practices across Fairfax County provide critical care to keep their patients' teeth looking clean and healthy. Here are the nominees for “Best Dentist in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Did we miss your favorite prac...

04/09/2026

Overnight thunderstorm knocks out trees, power for thousands across Fairfax

Previous Image 1/6 Next Image More than 16,000 residences and businesses in Fairfax County lack power following last night's powerful thunderstorm. As of 10 a.m., power outages are affecting approximately 16,464 Dominion Energy customers in the county, plus another 607 customers in Fairfax City, acc...

04/09/2026

Restaurant Great Falls Lodge set for soft opening on Labor Day

Previous Image 1/7 Next Image After an unanticipated delay, Great Falls Lodge Bar and Grill is finally opening its doors. Previously expected to open earlier this summer, the restaurant is now set for a soft launch at 9835 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls Center this coming Monday, Sept. 7, according....

04/09/2026

Morning Notes:
🏗️ Spanberger visits Merrifield apartment project
🚰 Fairfax Water seeks public input
📸 Flock camera opposition gaining steam

https://www.ffxnow.com/2026/09/04/morning-notes-for-september-4-2026/

04/09/2026

JUST IN: Worker dies in bus collapse at Wolf Trap National Park

A person died this afternoon (Thursday) after getting trapped under a tour bus outside Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department responded at 5 p.m. to the Filene Center at 1551 Trap Road for a report of an individual getting trapped under a comme...

03/09/2026

New regional initiative brings e-bike safety events to W&OD Trail

NOVA Parks and Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Railroad Regional Park supporters are teaming up with local law enforcement to encourage the safe use of e-bikes and other electric mobility devices. After kicking off in Loudoun County on Aug. 1, the educational initiative will continue this month wit...

03/09/2026

Supervisor Storck seeks funding for two more 24-hour ballot drop boxes

A Fairfax County supervisor is pressing his colleagues to add funding for additional ballot drop boxes to support future elections. Currently, the county operates a single permanent voter dropbox at the Fairfax County Government Center, for a community of about 1.1 million people spread across appro...

03/09/2026

McLean and Chantilly commercial centers sold in $58 million deal

Previous Image 1/2 Next Image A pair of commercial centers in Fairfax County could get some updates after changing hands last week in a $58 million deal. The McLean and West Fairfax commerce centers were acquired on Aug. 28 by the Fairfax-based commercial real estate firm Aggregate Real Estate Inves...

03/09/2026

Morning Notes:
🚑 Injuries in GW Parkway crash
💡 Call for special session on Dominion merger
🏫 Teachers protest weapons detection duties

Legislators Seek Special Session on Dominion Merger -- "Alexandria’s state Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-39) and a handful of other Democratic lawmakers are calling on Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) to convene a special session in September on the proposed Dominion Energy and NextEra merger." Fair...