I-66 Express Lanes Opening Celebrated — “The I-66 Express Lanes outside the Capital Beltway are open as Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and other officials celebrated Tuesday with a ribbon cutting…Youngkin said the Express Lanes can help busy families get to school, work and other extracurricular activities.” [Patch]
Inova Reports Surge in Emergency Room Patients — “Due to another spike in flu, COVID-19, RSV and other illnesses following the Thanksgiving holiday, Inova’s hospitals are experiencing unprecedented patient volumes and strain on hospital capacity, the health care system reported Tuesday…For every patient discharged another is waiting to be admitted.” [Inside NoVA]
Fairfax Connector Bus Stop in Sterling Changes — “Route 924 Stop Update! Effective immediately the Kohl’s Connector stop will no longer be operational. Beginning December 5, passengers must utilize the bus stop located near 7-Eleven. Use the crosswalk at South Cottage Road to get to the @novaloudoun campus.” [Fairfax Connector/Twitter]
Tysons Corner Center Hosts Holiday Photo Contest — “Our friends at Visit Fairfax are adding more love to the holiday season with a special #LoveTysonsHolidays Giveaway, including a 2-night weekend stay at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, breakfast for two at Barrel and Bushel, and a free photos with Santa package at Tysons Corner Center!” [Tysons Corner Center/Facebook]
Mosaic Elementary Expansion Plan Advances — “Plans to expand and renovate Mosaic Elementary School in Oakton — and bump up its student capacity by a wee tad — received the Fairfax County Planning Commission’s unanimous recommendation Nov. 14…The School Board’s plans call for the school to be expanded by 55,365 square feet, bringing the total to 125,000 square feet, but extending the school’s design capacity by just 12 more pupils.” [Sun Gazette/Inside NoVA]
McLean Cybersecurity Company Acquired — “McLean, Virginia-based Avantus Federal, one of the area’s largest government contractors, has been acquired by Lorton-based QuinetiQ U.S., the U.S. cybersecurity contracting division of London-based QinetiQ Group plc, for $590 million.” [WTOP]
Learn About Upcoming Tysons Transportation Projects Tonight — “The McLean Citizens Association is holding a public meeting virtually on Zoom with Fairfax County Department of Transportation Director, Tom Biesiadny, who will give a presentation and take questions on pending and planned transportation projects and initiatives in and affecting the greater McLean Area.” [MCA]
Mystery Author Extravaganza Coming to Reston Library — More than 20 mystery and crime writers will gather at Reston Regional Library from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 3) to discuss their new books and short stories published this year. Books will be available to get autographs and to buy. [Fairfax County Public Library]
It’s Wednesday — Rain in the morning and afternoon. High of 58 and low of 44. Sunrise at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. [Weather.gov]
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