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Snow piled along International Drive is blocking a turn lane into Tysons Galleria as the area faces another chance of wintry weather Tuesday night.
Inova has relaxed its face-mask policy in response to current respiratory illness levels. Beginning Sunday, Feb. 1, universal masking is no longer required for staff, patients or visitors in Inova emergency departments and Inova GoHealth Urgent Care centers. Masks remain available to visitors and employees.
Candidates competing in the Feb. 10 special election for Virginia’s 39th State Senate District recently debated immigration, taxes, snow removal and other issues during a virtual forum. Early voting began Saturday and continues through Feb. 7. The district includes portions of Seven Corners and Bailey’s Crossroads.
French technology company Capgemini SE plans to sell its McLean-based government solutions division, which provides technology to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The announcement followed pressure from the French government for Capgemini to disclose its ICE-related business amid international controversy over the agency’s operations in Minneapolis.
Chris Morgan, chef-owner of Joon in Tysons, will compete in the debut season of CBS’s “America’s Culinary Cup.” Contestants will face signature challenges while pursuing a $1 million grand prize, described as the largest cash award in culinary television history.
Masa Jewelry is preparing to open at Glen Forest Shopping Center in Bailey’s Crossroads. A Fairfax County building permit lists the shop at 5900 Leesburg Pike, between Halal Hunan Village and Subway.
Falls Church officials have begun discussions with prospective partners about redeveloping the Virginia Village duplexes in what could become one of the city’s largest housing projects. Affordable housing is among the options being explored with four nonprofit or government housing organizations.
The Fairfax County Park Authority is marking Black History Month with events, exhibits and interpretive programs throughout February and beyond. The activities will highlight the contributions Black people and communities have made to the county’s history and present-day life.
The Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax is accepting nominations for its 2026 Live Healthy Fairfax Award. The honor recognizes people, businesses, agencies and organizations that have shown leadership and taken action to improve community health and well-being.
Tuesday’s forecast calls for increasing clouds and a high near 39 degrees, with a 20% chance of rain and snow after 4 p.m. Precipitation chances rise to 60% Tuesday night, when snow is likely mainly before 1 a.m. Less than half an inch of new accumulation is possible as temperatures fall to around 27 degrees.