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Voter turnout jumps for Tuesday’s Democratic primary in Fairfax County

1 week ago | ffxnow.com | Jared Serre

Though only one party had races on the ballot, Fairfax County saw a year-over-year increase in voter turnout for yesterday’s primary election. Approximately 9% of the county’s registered voters cast a ballot on Tuesday, June 17, according to unofficial results — a jump from the 7.98% overall turnout last June, when both parties had U.S. House races on the ballot.
Charges dropped against man accused of extorting Annandale woman over citizenship status

1 week ago | ffxnow.com | Jared Serre

A West Virginia man is no longer facing jail time after being accused of extorting a woman from Annandale over her citizenship status. The Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office decided last Wednesday (June 11) not to prosecute the 51-year-old man, according to court records, though no reason was explicitly provided.
Buffalo Wild Wings offers free wings for a year at new Herndon location

1 week ago | ffxnow.com | Jared Serre

Buffalo Wild Wings is giving away more than 31,000 wings to celebrate the grand opening of its new location in Herndon later this week. On Thursday (June 19), the first 100 customers in line at the sports bar chain’s newest restaurant at 304 Elden Street will receive six free wings a week for a full year — totaling 312 wings per person over the next 52 weeks.
Judge OKs eviction of Tysons furniture store after missed rent payments

1 week ago | ffxnow.com | Jared Serre

The owner of Tysons Corner Center can proceed with evicting a retail tenant for not paying rent, despite claims that the landlord failed to keep the property in working order. A Fairfax County judge on June 4 granted Tysons Corner Property Holdings II LLC — a subsidiary of Macerich — a court order to evict Patrick’s Elegant Living from 1800 International Drive, a standalone building on the mall’s property. The eviction can’t be executed until after Oct.
Alligator escapes trailer, seeks room at Fairfax County motel

1 week ago | ffxnow.com | Jared Serre

An alligator wandered free on the grounds of a Huntington motel for some time early this morning (Monday). The reptile appeared to break free from its enclosure in the parking lot before pacing around the grounds of the Budget Host Alexandria on Richmond Highway, according to scanner traffic. Fairfax County police officers responded to the incident at 12:10 a.m.“Yeah, there is actually an alligator outside of the hotel,” a responding officer said. What’s poppin’?
Ex-CIA staffer and Vienna resident sentenced for sharing top secret information

2 weeks ago | ffxnow.com | Jared Serre

A former CIA analyst will spend the next three years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to improperly sharing top secret national defense information. Asif William Rahman, 34, of Vienna, was sentenced yesterday (Wednesday) to a total of 37 months in prison — down from the maximum possible sentence of 20 years. On three occasions in 2024, Rahman took advantage of his top secret security clearance to copy at least 15 classified documents, according to the Department of Justice.
FCPD: Groveton man accused of secretly filming minors while hosting events

2 weeks ago | ffxnow.com | Jared Serre

A Groveton man used his position as the leader of a local cultural organization to film minors with hidden cameras, the Fairfax County Police Department says. police say. Victor “Xai” Souphom, 52, was arrested and charged May 29 with two counts of unlawful filming of a minor — felony charges that, together, carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Tysons ramen shop aims to open Belle Haven expansion this month

2 weeks ago | ffxnow.com | Jared Serre

Belle Haven residents soon won’t have to travel far for a bowl of ramen. Yido Ramen and Sushi expects to open its doors in the Belle View Shopping Center later this month, according to its Instagram account. The restaurant announced in late May that it’s looking to hire servers, dishwashers, a kitchen chef and other workers. “[We’re opening] in a couple weeks maybe,” an employee at Yido in Tysons said when FFXnow called this morning (Wednesday).
Barnes & Noble announces grand reopening event for Tysons store

2 weeks ago | ffxnow.com | Jared Serre

One of the world’s largest booksellers returns to Tysons Corner Center next week in a new, revamped location. Barnes & Noble will officially open its doors next Wednesday (June 18), returning to the mall in a brand new space with an updated layout. “Our McLean booksellers are excited to be back and are especially pleased to welcome customers into such a unique and beautifully designed Barnes & Noble,” Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt said.
New Fairfax City cafe to open in former McDonald’s this summer

2 weeks ago | ffxnow.com | Jared Serre

A new option for coffee and pastries is tentatively scheduled to open this year in Fairfax City. Layered, which comes from the team behind the bakery Chateau de Chantilly, is targeting a soft opening in the former McDonald’s building at Courthouse Plaza in mid to late July 2025, according to Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED).