Metro Police Seek Carjacking Suspect — Metro Police said a woman was carjacked at the Vienna Metro station Thursday at about 12:40 a.m. The suspect displayed a handgun and forced the victim to drive to several ATMs to withdraw cash. The suspect released the victim at the New Carrollton Metrorail Station and left the scene. The suspect is described as approximately 5’10” and walks with a limp to his right side. [Metro]
More Taking Fairfax Connector to Silver Line — Fairfax transportation officials say the Dulles corridor bus routes are transporting more passengers since the July opening Wiehle-Reston East and other Silver Line stations. Ridership is up by 4 percent on weekdays and 7 percent on weekends. [Washington Post]
RA Inspecting Common Areas — Reston Association is making the rounds of common spaces to ensure they are free of invasive plants, yard debris and other unwanted items. Inspections will start in south Reston. [Reston Association]
New Chamber Group Performs This Week — The Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Greater DC will give its inaugural performance on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the United Christian Parish, 11058 North Shore Drive, Reston. Conductor Yeong Su Kim will lead the orchestra in works by Mozart, Schubert and Debussy and the Beethoven ‘Emperor” piano concerto featuring Matthew Van Hoose, soloist. Ticket prices are $20 adults, $15 for students and seniors, and free for children. [United Christian Parish]
Photo: Lake Audubon/Reston Pool photo by Busy Bee
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