Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is scheduled to visit the Barnes & Noble at Tysons Corner Center next Wednesday, Nov. 14, to promote her new children’s book “Bold and Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote”.
Wristband tickets will be distributed starting at 10 a.m. for the signing, which is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Wristbands will be distributed to attendees with a valid Barnes and Noble proof of purchase receipt.
According to the Barnes & Noble website, hardcover editions of the book are available for $17.09. It tells the story of ten suffragists who campaigned for women’s right to vote, from more prominent figures like Susan B. Anthony to lesser known people like Mary Church Terrell.
Gillibrand has represented New York in the U.S. Senate since 2009. She is up for re-election to the Senate tonight (Tuesday).
The book also features illustrations by artist Maira Kalman, an illustrator who has created art for The New Yorker and the New York Times.
Photo via Barnes & Noble
(Updated at 6:50 p.m.) There’s skepticism in McLean about a plan to close Beltway access during weekday afternoons, but the McLean Citizens Association may vote to support a pilot phase for the project.
Tomorrow evening, the McLean Citizens Association (MCA) Board of Directors is scheduled to vote whether or not to endorse the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) pilot program for a controversial proposal to close the northbound ramp from Georgetown Pike onto the Beltway during evening rush hour.
The MCA Board of Directors meeting is open to the public and will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the McLean Government Center (1437 Balls Hill Rd).
The logic of the MCA’s resolution is that the four-month inconvenience of testing the closure is better than a more permanent change based on traffic model predictions alone. Among alternatives proposed by the MCA to closing access to the Beltway would be tolling the ramp.
The proposal stems from the heavy amount of cut-through traffic driving through the largely residential McLean streets to avoid traffic jams on the Beltway. The northbound ramp from Route 193 (Georgetown Pike) onto the Beltway in McLean is the last entrance before the American Legion Bridge, a major bottleneck for regional traffic.
The problem has been exacerbated by the rise of apps like Waze and Google Maps, which encourage Maryland commuters to use McLean streets as a shortcut, according to local residents.
VDOT’s proposed pilot program would close the northbound ramp from 1-7 p.m. on weekdays for a four-month trial, during which VDOT would collect data on whether the closure was successful in reducing cut-through traffic.
VDOT has previously held two meetings on the subject, during which most of the feedback was critical of the proposal. Residents in McLean and Great Falls said the proposal would force residents to take a more inconvenient route to access the Beltway.
The MCA’s resolution expresses support for the VDOT proposal on the grounds of testing the proposal rather than relying on traffic models alone. The resolution says that the testing the proposal as a pilot project would show the real-life impact of the change.
Also under consideration is an alternative proposal put forward by one member of the MCA, which calls for VDOT to halt all consideration of the project entirely.
Photo via Virginia Department of Transportation
In contrast to the hustle and bustle of Tysons, Vienna is known for its small town, closer-to-nature feel.
Tomorrow (Wednesday), the Hunter Mill Tree Forum will help educate Vienna residents on how to care for and maintain that greenery.
The event will start at 7 p.m. in the Vienna Town Hall (127 Center St S). The forum is free and open to the public.
Representatives from the Town of Vienna, the Vienna Community Enhancement Commission, Virginia Department of Forestry, and Fairfax County are all scheduled to speak about the benefits of trees and how they are impacted by increasing development.
The forum will also look at pests and diseases affecting trees in the area.
Photo via Visit Fairfax
Fairfax County Police are looking for a man who lured a woman into his car with the offer of a ride home, then pulled over and groped her instead.
The alleged crime happened just before 9:30 p.m. Saturday night on Shady Lane in the Falls Church area.
“The victim was walking home when a dark colored car pulled up next to her,” FCPD said in a crime report. “The driver offered her a ride home and she accepted.”
“A few moments later, the driver pulled the car over to the side of the road and began touching himself and the victim inappropriately,” the crime report continues. “The suspect was described as a middle eastern man, approximately 26 years old, 6′ 0″ with black hair.”
Voting Underway in Fairfax County — Fairfax County has compiled a list of five things its more than 700,000 registered voters should know before heading out the door and to polling stations this morning. [Fairfax County]
Undeveloped Estate Now For Sale — “An undeveloped property in McLean is on the market for $5.7 million, rivaling some of the community’s high-end mansions on the market. The Maple Hill estate has nearly four acres of land through a gated entrance.” [Patch]
N. Va. Homes Selling Near Asking Price — “Homes across Northern Virginia are selling for between 98 and 99 percent of original listing price, suggesting sellers and their agents are pricing appropriately and buyers are not haggling too much.” [InsideNova]
The following article excerpt is from our content sharing partner, FairfaxNews.com.
Fairfax County public high school seniors have turned in another above-average performance on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.
The College Board reports the mean SAT score on this year’s test is 1213. That’s 103 points higher than Virginia’s statewide average and 164 points above the average nationwide. The score also betters, by 28 points, the Fairfax County public schools’ mean score from last year.
Read more at FairfaxNews.com
Miss out on the past week of local news in Tysons, McLean and Vienna? Not a problem, our weekly top stories rundown can get you caught up quickly.
Below are the top stories on the site last week. You can also check out previous top stories here.
- McLean House Party Leads to Arrest of Maryland Man
- Four-Story Complex Under Review at Vienna Town Council Tonight
- The Top 15 Highest-Rated Restaurants in Tysons
- When Does Trick or Treating Happen in Fairfax County?
- Dollar Tree to Fill Rite Aid Vacancy on Maple Avenue
- Controversial Development Wins Vienna Town Council Approval
- ‘Last Premier Development Site’ in Tysons Offered for Sale
- New Cafe/Wine Bar Seeks Approval to Open in Vienna
Tysons Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in the Tysons area.
We’ve scoured the web for events of note in Tysons, Vienna, Merrifield and McLean. Know of any we’ve missed? Tell us!
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Hunter Mill Tree Forum
Vienna Town Hall (127 Center Street S)
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Representatives from Town of Vienna, Fairfax County and the Virginia Department of Forestry will participate in a discussion on local tree care and forestry. The event is free and open to the public.
Ina Garten’s Cook Like A Pro
Williams Sonoma (2920 District Ave)
Time: 6-7 p.m.
The Williams Sonoma’s Cookbook Club in the Mosaic District will be cooking their way through “Cook Like a Pro,” a new cookbook from Food Network Host Ina Garten. The event is $50 per person, which includes a copy of the book.
Thursday, Nov. 8
Snappy Hour with Santa
Tysons Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Road)
Time: 5-7 p.m.
The first of many Santa events at Tysons Corner Center this winter, Snappy Hour is a networking event free with the donation of an unwrapped toy to benefit Second Story, a local youth shelter.
McLean CBC Open House
McLean High School Cafeteria (1633 Davidson Road)
Time: 7-9 p.m.
The upcoming meeting will present a draft of a plan to reshape downtown McLean. The focus of the plan is to make the downtown more pedestrian and traffic friendly, as well as more generally to make the area more vibrant.
Saturday, Nov. 10
The Guitar’s Story
Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike)
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Guitarist Kevin Sherwin will host an exploration of the history and traditions of guitar music, from kingly dances to native folk music of South America and Spain. No registration is required for the program.
Sunday, Nov. 11
Outrace Poverty 5k Run/Walk
The Boro (8251 Greensboro Drive)
Time: 7:30-11:30 a.m.
The 5K run through Tysons is scheduled to benefit charities combating poverty, particularly veteran homelessness. Participants 17 or younger can participate in the One Miles Fun Run. Registration is available online.
A new fitness studio is hoping to turn Tysons from a place people work to a place people work out, as well.
F45 Training, an Australian fitness program that specializes in 45-minute workouts, is coming to Tysons. The company announced last Friday that it would be moving into the 2,728 square-foot retail space at 1953 Gallows Road.
According to a press release, F45 Tysons is scheduled to open in early 2019.
The brand is looking to continue expanding across Northern Virginia; F45 already has locations in Alexandria and Arlington, with another on the way. There are also locations — one apiece — in D.C. and suburban Maryland.
Membership prices and plan options vary by studio. At the Pentagon Row studio, a six-month plan costs $199 every four weeks or $179 every four weeks for a twelve-month membership.
According to its Twitter account, F45 Tysons is recruiting for several positions. The location will feature multiple TV screens will display the exercises and heart rate technology for performance tracking.
“We are excited to become a part of the Tysons business community, and are thrilled to help grow the F45 brand alongside our colleagues in the DC region,” said Jeff Harnois, co-owner of F45 Tysons, in a press release. “The D.C. metro region is a huge focus for F45 and we hope to continue our expansion in Northern Virginia. The Gallows Road location will allow us to successfully deliver our functional training programs to a vast range of demographics.”
Pedestrian Deaths Now Double Last Year — “On Oct. 25 and 26, there were two pedestrian fatalities in Fairfax County. So far in 2018, there have been 100 pedestrian crashes and 10 fatalities. In 2017, there were 189 pedestrian crashes with five fatalities.” [Fairfax County]
A Look Inside the New Capital One HQ — “The 940,500-square-foot structure… is jam-packed with other amenities — commissioned artwork, a full-size basketball court, a FedEx store, a Power Up technology bar, outdoor terrace and market cafe inspired by the likes of Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market. It’s got pretty much everything but a place for employees to bed down for the night, but no worries, a corporate hotel’s part of the project’s next phases, along with a performing arts center, an urban-format Wegmans and a third office building set to break ground early next year.” [Washington Business Journal, Bisnow]
Medicine Cabinet Clean-out Results — The Fairfax County Police Department’s 2018 Medicine Cabinet Clean-out drive collected more than 2,200 pounds of expired or unwanted medications, including 351 pounds collected at the McLean District Station alone. [FCPD]
