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A major rehabilitation project on the northern George Washington Memorial Parkway has reached substantial completion after more than two and a half years of traffic disruptions. Additional work remains, however, with repairs to the Route 123 bridge at the McLean exit expected to begin by the end of February.
Virginia’s minimum wage is poised to rise over the next two years after companion bills SB1 and HB1 passed both chambers of the General Assembly. Gov. Abigail Spanberger has indicated she intends to sign the legislation.
The Virginia Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would impose significant restrictions on proposed 287(g) agreements, which permit local law enforcement agencies to perform certain federal immigration functions. The measure, part of growing state-level opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, must still clear the House.
Newly released video shows a fight among young people escalating into gunfire Friday evening inside Springfield Town Center. A 19-year-old was wounded, and a 17-year-old was arrested, according to Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis.
Homeowners’ associations in Bren Mar Park are proposing a land swap to prevent a planned data center near their neighborhood. They want Fairfax County to purchase the Plaza 500 property from its developer in exchange for part of the police training campus in Chantilly that is being considered for sale and data center development. The residents argue that Plaza 500 would be more appropriate for affordable housing.
Fairfax County police are also urging residents to watch for tax-related scams as filing season accelerates. Officials warn that fraud attempts targeting personal information and money typically increase during this period.
Legislation establishing legal retail sales of adult-use cannabis in Virginia passed both chambers Tuesday after similar measures encountered gubernatorial vetoes in previous years. With a governor prepared to approve the bill, retail sales could begin as early as November.
Fairfax City leaders identified three priorities for the fiscal year 2027-2031 capital improvement program during a Feb. 10 work session: the combined Willard Sherwood Community Center, the replacement of Fire Station 3 and a study of the city’s property yard.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for fog before 9 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 58 degrees. There is a 20% chance of rain after 2 p.m., while southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph could gust as high as 20 mph. Clouds are expected to gradually clear overnight as temperatures fall to around 43 degrees.