A man was rescued from an overturned Buick on Anderson Road near Magarity Road in Tysons today (Thursday).
The crash happened near Lost Dog Cafe in Tysons shortly before 12:30 p.m., Erica Webb, a spokesperson for the Fairfax County Police Department, told Tysons Reporter.
Rescue personnel have now gotten the trapped man out of the car, Webb said.
“No one was transported [to the hospital],” Webb said, adding that it is unclear if the man was injured or not.
Anderson Road was briefly closed after the crash and is now open again, Webb said.
Locals in the Falls Church area can give their input on a juvenile detention center in Northern Virginia.
The future of the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center, which is a secure institution for minors who are being held by the juvenile courts of Arlington County and the cities of Falls Church and Alexandria, is uncertain.
The Moss Group, a criminal justice consulting firm, will host a public forum at City Hall (300 Park Avenue) on Thursday (Nov. 14) from 7-8:30 p.m.
The feedback gathered from the event will be part of a larger study examining how the center can support the current trend of falling juvenile incarceration rates, a press release said.
People who cannot attend the meeting can fill out an online survey instead.
Options include closing the center and transferring the people incarcerated there, according to a press release.
The center is located in Alexandria (200 S. Whiting Street) and houses up to 70 kids and young adults. The center is operated by the three jurisdictions through a regional Juvenile Detention Commission, according to Arlington County.
People at the center typically have “misdemeanor or felony offenses; are at moderate or high risk; and have been determined by the court to present a significant danger to themselves or others, often having significant behavioral health, family, child welfare, and/or educational needs,” according to the City of Alexandria’s website.
Across the country, Wyoming and North Dakota have some of the highest youth incarceration rates among the 50 states, with more than 400 incarcerations per 100,000 kids, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. Virginia, on the other hand, only has around 20o incarcerations per 100,000 kids.
In Virginia, kids of color are four times more likely to be imprisoned than white kids, according to the ACLU.
The ACLU also reported that the youth incarceration rate in the state fell 46% from 1997 to 2013.
The City of Falls Church with @AlexandriaVAGov & @ArlingtonVA invite you to share your thoughts on the future of the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center (NVJDC) at three meetings or an online survey: https://t.co/Cnj85FMX6o pic.twitter.com/1Zw3EUNje5
— City of Falls Church (@FallsChurchGov) November 6, 2019
Sunrise is eyeing the site of an approved mixed-use development after the Vienna Town Council killed plans for a Sunrise facility farther up Maple Avenue.
Now, Sunrise wants to open an assisted living facility at 380 Maple Avenue, according to a Nov. 1 submission to the town.
That spot is currently the site of a contentious, approved redevelopment, which would add a four-floor building with ground-floor retail and multi-family condominium units at 380 Maple Avenue.
From Families to Seniors
The Vienna Town Council approved the plans for 380 Maple Avenue in June. But after new councilmembers joined in July, the Vienna Town Council decided to hold a public hearing on possibly rescinding the rezoning application.
In September, Dennis Rice, the owner and developer behind the development at 380 Maple Avenue, told the Vienna Town Council that selling the project to an assisted living facility could address neighbors’ lingering concerns.
“I think the town needs an assisted living facility, and it’s a good location for it,” Rice told the council in September, adding that having the development house seniors instead of families would eliminate concerns about the number of new students going to local schools.
First Proposed Facility Faced Backlash
Sunrise’s original plans to bring a facility to the Maple Avenue and Center Street received a myriad of concerns from residents and councilmembers over parking, retail and the downtown location.
In June, outgoing Councilmember Tara Bloch put forward a motion to approve the project, which would have needed five “yes” votes to pass because of a protest petition, and the Town Council ended up rejecting the proposed 82-unit facility with a 3-4 vote.
A month later, Sunrise Senior Living decided to sue Vienna officials for $30 million, alleging that the Town Council’s rejection violated the Virginia Fair Housing Law by discriminating against seniors and people with disabilities and that the Town Council treated Sunrise differently from other developers seeking rezoning under the Maple Avenue Commercial Zone.
The Town of Vienna disputes the allegation that the council violated the Virginia Fair Housing Law, according to Town Attorney Steve Briglia.
Next Steps
Town officials will soon look over Sunrise’s new plans.
The Board of Architectural Review is scheduled to discuss the facility at its work session tomorrow (Friday) at 8 a.m.
Next Wednesday (Nov. 13), the Planning Commission’s work session is set to focus on a proposed proffer amendment and conditional use permit for Sunrise.
Image via Town of Vienna, map via Google Maps
B.GOOD is getting ready to serve up grain bowls and burgers near the Spring Hill Metro station next week.
The fast-casual chain is set to open its Tysons location (1495 Cornerside Blvd, Suite 118) next Thursday (Nov. 14), Sammy Brodsky, a spokesperson for B.GOOD, told Tysons Reporter.
Diners can expect a variety of grain bowls, salads, burgers, milkshakes and smoothies, according to a press release.
The chain prides itself on offering a “wide-range of better-for-you fare to health-conscious locals,” according to a press release. This will be B.GOOD’s first spot in the D.C. area and 65th location in the U.S.
“There is a diverse population of savvy diners who know what good food is all about, and there is ongoing demand for fast, healthier food options,” Chris Fuqua, B.GOOD’s chief executive officer, said in the press release about choosing the Tysons area.
B.GOOD is one of several newcomers to Tysons West Phase III — including newly opened Smoothie King and Dunkin’ Donuts. Sandwich shop Jersey Mike’s is also planning on opening at the redevelopment across from Walmart.
A grand opening next Thursday will include smoothie samples and prize giveaways, along with free entree deals for the first 50 attendees’ next visits and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., according to the press release.
The eatery will be open from 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sundays.
(Updated at 11:15 a.m.) Shoppers can customize their sweats at the new Roots store set to open today (Thursday) at Tysons Corner Center.
The Canadian brand’s store is located on the second level by Victoria’s Secret and plans to open at 10 a.m., according to Francesco Tribuzio, a spokesperson for the company.
Roots sells women’s, men’s and kids’ clothing, with a focus on leisurewear and leather goods branded with the beaver logo.
“The new store at Tysons Corner will be a 4,845 square foot store designed to look like a traditional Roots cabin with original furniture and fixtures,” Tribuzio said.
The first 50 shoppers will receive a deal for $50 off a purchase of $100 or more, Tribuzio said.
Shoppers can add patches, letters or numbers to their sweat in-store and digitally personalize leather goods or the Award Jacket.
The three incumbents for the Falls Church City Council — David Tarter, Phil Duncan and Letty Hardi — won reelection yesterday.
The city announced the official results today, saying that 45% of the 9,910 active, registered voters in the city voted in the election.
“The last ‘off-year election’ (with no federal or gubernatorial races on the ballot) was Nov. 3, 2015, where 42.1% of active voters participated,” the press release said.
Here are the results for the City Council race:
- Letty C. Hardi: 31.1%
- David Tarter: 30.3%
- Philip Duncan: 25.2%
- Stuart Whitaker: 12.5%
The councilmembers will be sworn in on Monday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers (300 Park Avenue). The City Council will then vote on the mayor and vice mayor on Monday, Jan. 6.
For the city’s school board, Philip Reitinger was re-elected and will be joined by newcomers Susan Dimock and Laura Downs.
Here are the results for the school board race:
- Laura Downs: 31.5%
- Susan Dimock: 30%
- Philip Reitinger: 24.1%
- Douglass Stevens: 13.7%
Democrat Parisa Dehghani-Tafti was newly elected as the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church.
Come January, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is set to see four new faces — and all of them are Democrats.
Democrat Dalia Palchik defeated her Republican opponent for the Providence District seat, which represents Tysons and Merrifield.
In addition to Palchik, new faces on the 10-member board will include Democrats James Walkinshaw for the Braddock District, Walter Alcorn for the Hunter Mill District and Rodney Lusk for the Lee District, according to unofficial election results.
Voters reelected Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust, along with Penny Gross (Mason District), Daniel Storck (Mount Vernon), Kathy Smith (Sully) and Pat Herrity (Springfield).
With Republican John Cook, who represents the Braddock District, retiring, Herrity will be the only Republican on the board.
Current Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay won the board’s chair.
Absentee votes now counted and Pat Herrity (R) has hung on in Springfield District in Fairfax County- the last Republican standing on a new Board of Supervisors that will be 9-1 Democratic. School Board will now be 12-0 Democratic.
— Ben Tribbett (@notlarrysabato) November 6, 2019
In a celebratory newsletter thanking her supporters, Palchik wrote, “I am proud to be the first Latina to hold this position.”
Palchik, who currently who is the Providence District member on the Fairfax County School Board, ran on a platform focused on education funding and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In an interview with Tysons Reporter, Palchik said that she wants to tackle affordable housing — “the number one challenge… in the Tysons area” — and finding solutions to the last mile challenge.
“Big Win” for Democrats
Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34) called yesterday’s election a “big win” for Democrats in Virginia. For the first time since 1993, Democrats took control of both the State Senate and the House of Delegates.
Murphy told attendees at a Democratic watch party last night to think about the “misery we felt” when former Rep. Barbara Comstock won the 10th congressional district.
“We never wanted to feel that way again,” Murphy. “So what did we do? We went out and we won.”
Virginia Democrats win majorities in both the state House and Senate, giving them control of the legislature and the governorship for the first time in 26 years. Follow our full U.S. election coverage. https://t.co/z2PXWC7DHk
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) November 6, 2019
Voters Approve Funding for Public School Renovations
Fairfax County voters also OK’d a $360 million school bond referendum that includes $2 million in planning funds for a new “Silver Line elementary school,” along with:
- $19.5 million in construction funds for adding an addition to Madison High School in Vienna
- $49.6 million in construction funds for renovating Cooper Middle School in McLean
- $1.7 million in planning funds for renovating Louise Archer Elementary School in Vienna
Fairfax County uses bonds to pay for renovating and building new schools.
Kalina Newman contributed to this story.
A new shopping experience in Tysons offers customers the chance to try out Pella doors and windows in a showroom before purchasing them.
Pella Windows and Doors (8150 Leesburg Pike) has a new location in Tysons that includes an interactive showroom. The store held a ceremony (Wednesday) to celebrate the new store today.
The store will feature the latest designs by Pella, a press release said.
According to the press release:
Grounded in the philosophy of making it easier and more inspiring for customers to shop for window and door products, the new Experience Center allows customers to curate product selections and demonstrate product comparisons.
Within the Experience Center customers can operate fully-functional window and door products allowing them to experience the difference in performance and design offered by Pella.
Hours of operation run from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The location is closed on Sundays.
Second photo via Pella Windows and Doors/Facebook
An annual campaign in the City of Falls Church this month encourages locals to spend money locally.
The Falls Church #LiveLocalFC campaign invites community members to take advantage of stores and services within city limits while participating in social media challenges for prizes through the end of November.
There is a bingo card online that participants can complete and post on social media with the #LiveLocalFC hashtag to qualify them for weekly prizes, though it is not clear what the prizes will be. The bingo card presents challenges such as “meet a local business owner,” “have food delivered” and “support a non-profit.”
Residents are encouraged to have 20% or more of their shopping or monthly spending happen within the city.
Councilmember Ross Litkenhous began the campaign along with other councilmembers and the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce.
“Last year we kicked off the live local campaign,” Litkenhous said. “Those efforts really paid off.”
The city manager and chief financial officer said the sales and meal tax revenue from last year following the campaign exceeded expectations by over $750,000, according to Litkenhous.
The initiative offers other benefits, including economic development in the city, a boosted sense of community, increased funding for schools and infrastructure, easement of traffic, reduction of pollutants into the environment and creation of jobs, according to a press release.
November was chosen as #LiveLocal month because the holiday season is around the corner and many people are starting to shop for gifts, Litkenhous said.
It’s been two years since the fatal shooting of a Tysons man by U.S. Park Police, and McLean residents want answers.
The FBI has been investigating the Nov. 17, 2017 shooting where two U.S. Park Police fired into a Jeep Grand Cherokee and hit Bijan Ghaisar, a 25-year-old.
In June, U.S. Senators joined the call for answers in the shooting.
Tonight (Wednesday), the McLean Citizens Association is set to discuss a draft of a resolution that would urge the Park Police and FBI “to disclose urgently the findings from their investigation, in the interest of transparency and accountability to our community.”
MCA made a similar effort last year to obtain new information, according to the draft resolution.
“The Park Service and FBI have disclosed little information about the shooting despite numerous requests from Mr. Ghaisar’s family, elected representatives in the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, state and local government representatives, the Washington Post, and our community,” the resolution says.
The MCA meeting is set to take place at 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center.
