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Fairfax County headed into Friday with more snow in the forecast as local officials pursued new leadership, restaurants prepared to open and park programs announced schedule changes.
Fairfax City searches for interim leader
The Fairfax City Council voted Jan. 7 to hire an executive search firm to recommend candidates for acting city manager. The search follows the December termination of former City Manager Laszlo Palko.
Assistant City Manager Melanie R. Zipp is temporarily filling the position. Her predecessor, former Deputy City Manager Valmarie Turner, left for a job in Roanoke.
Restaurants expand in Chantilly and Annandale
Ford’s Fish Shack opened its Chantilly location Tuesday despite freezing temperatures and windy conditions. The restaurant is the chain’s third sit-down operation, joining locations in Ashburn and Lansdowne.
In Annandale, owner and chef William Kim expects Oiso Korean Street Food to hold a soft opening in March. The restaurant will occupy 7133-C Columbia Pike in the Giant-anchored shopping center, between Wellbeing More and a vacant storefront being renovated for a future Bonchon.
Bicycle plan could reshape Falls Church streets
Falls Church is considering updates to its Bicycle Master Plan that could significantly change some city streets. Members of an advisory panel said realizing that potential will require stronger implementation than the city achieved under the current plan, which was adopted in 2015.
First Hike contest draws hundreds
More than 400 people submitted entries to the Fairfax County Park Authority’s 2025 First Hike Fairfax photo contest.
Best-in-show honors were awarded for scenery and landscapes, people, wildlife, and pets. The contest also included director’s choice and judge’s choice awards. Voting for the People’s Choice Award remains open until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14.
George Mason school carries forward Carter legacy
A conflict-resolution school at George Mason University in Fairfax is seeking to continue the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter.
The program began as a small center with a handful of faculty members in the 1980s and has since grown into one of the world’s largest schools devoted to conflict resolution. It has honored Carter since 2020.
Pavilion meeting pushed to February
The Fairfax County Park Authority postponed a public meeting about a proposed pavilion at Green Spring Gardens because of inclement weather.
Originally scheduled for Jan. 8, the meeting will now be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Snow possible Friday night
Cloud cover was expected to increase Friday as temperatures reached a high near 30 degrees. Northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph were forecast to become light and westerly during the afternoon.
Snow was expected mainly after 1 a.m., with a low near 25 and light southerly winds. The chance of precipitation was 90%, though accumulation was projected to remain below one inch.