Friday Morning Rundown

Mr. Knick Knack plays at Kalypso

World Police And Fire Games An Economic Engine — The World Police and Fire Games are coming to Fairfax County in summer 2015, and are expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors and boost the area economy by about $100 million. [Fairfax Times]

Boosting NoVa Roads — Virginia’s new transportation funding law has delivered $146 million to a regional commission for road and transit projects through the first eight months of this fiscal year. [Washington Business Journal]

Public Art Coming to Silver Line Stations — Metro offers a sneak peek at the public art selections for the Silver Line stations, including stained glass panels for Wiehle-Reston East by New York artist David Wilson [Reston Connection]

Recent Stories

It’s going to be a cold and rainy weekend in Fairfax County, thanks to Tropical Storm Ophelia. Tracking to make landfall in North Carolina today (Friday), the storm is expected to reach Northern Virginia tonight.

Reston Station (file photo) Qualtrics, a technology and data research company, has officially opened its doors in Reston. The company, which provides artifical intelligence-driven software to assist businesses with customer…

The Boro in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) Fairfax County is considering a pilot program to support more murals in its commercial revitalization areas. The pilot program, called Paint…

Jersey Mike’s is set to open at Seneca Corner in Great Falls (courtesy Republic Land Development) Another fast food option will soon be open in Great Falls. Jersey Mike’s Subs…

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