No major crime incidents were reported in the last week by local law enforcement agencies.
In one incident, a Reston resident was arrested for public intoxication on Saturday (July 21) at around 4 p.m.
Samuel Adjei, 50, was spotted near a car in a parking garage on the 45000 block of Vintage Park Plaza in Sterling.
The Fairfax County Police Department reported the following incidents in recent days:
LARCENIES:
10800 block of Baron Cameron Avenue, landscaping equipment from vehicle
11300 block of Baron Cameron Avenue, purse from vehicle
700 block of Bennet Street, copper from school
2900 block of Branleigh Park Court, jewelry from residence
1800 block of Cameron Glen Drive, wallet from residence
1800 block of Cameron Glen Drive, ring from residence
2400 block of Centreville Road, cash from business
12900 block of Highland Crossing Drive, merchandise from business
1400 block of North Point Village Center, merchandise from business
12300 block of Pinecrest Road, bag, wallet and credit cards from vehicle
1900 block of Reston Metro Plaza, bag from business
STOLEN VEHICLES:
1500 block of Northgate Square, 2010 Honda Civic
1800 block of Wiehle Avenue, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
Several roads in the area are closed today due to flooding.
Water in the roadway has caused closures at Browns Mill Road at Wind Stone Drive, Browns Mill Road at Rosewood Hill Drive, and Lee Mill Road at Kelso Road.
A tree and wires are down at Georgetown Pike from Walker Road to Boehms Court. Rain is expected to continue today and Wednesday. Partly cloudy conditions are expected from Thursday through Saturday.
This story was updated.
Photo via Twitter user @MrErrett
Happy people — “Fairfax County was recently rated as the fourth happiest place to live in America, per a study by smartasset.com.” [Fairfax County Times]
Tonight: Tom Sawyer by Impressions Theatre — In this event for children between the ages of six and 12, Tom and Huck’s adventures take them to Paris, Rome and Egypt. The event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. [Reston Regional Library]
Road closures in effect due to flooding — Multiple road closures are popping up throughout the county due to flooding. The Fairfax County Police Department is tweeting updates. [Fairfax County Police Department]
MVB Bank, Inc. will close its Reston branch on 1801 Old Reston Avenue on August 17. The current office building will be redeveloped into 20-story condominiums by Renaissance Centro.
The bank will relocate to 12100 Sunset Hills Road, Suite R13 on August 20.
“The overall quality and level of banking services will not be affected by the closing of the 1801 Old Reston Avenue location, and we believe that the closure of this office will go smoothly and without interruption in services for clients,” wrote MVB Bank’s Chief Executive Officer Larry Mazza.
All clients with accounts based in the old location will have their accounts transferred to the new branch. The bank also has another location at 106 Harrison Street, SE, Suite 100. A McLean branch is also set to open soon.
Photo by Fatimah Waseem
Muse Paintbar will open at 11943 Democracy Drive in the winter, according to a company representative.
The target opening date for the wine-and-paint studio, which will have a 3,000-square-foot storefront, was originally set for the fall. The store will host painting sessions daily at its locations.
The Reston Town Center location will be one of more than two dozen locations along the East Coast. It takes the place of The Bike, which recently reopened at 11150 Sunset Hills Road.
No further details were available on the exact opening date.
Photo via Muse Paintbar
One of Reston Association’s most popular summer events, Totally Trucks, returns on August 3.
Children can climb on big construction equipment used by RA. A police and fire truck may also be on display. All children will receive a “Totally Trucks” construction helmet.
A horn-free hour will take place from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at RA’s Central Services Facility (12250 Sunset Hills Road). Fees are $1 per child age two and under and $2 per attendee above three years.
For more information, visit RA’s website.
Photo by William O’Brien
Several lane, shoulder and road closures will be in effect along the Dulles Toll Road, Herndon Parkway, Sunrise Valley Drive and Sunset Hills Road this week.
Drivers are encouraged to pay attention to all signs, barricades and speed limits. Slow vehicles may be entering and exiting highways and surrounding roads.
A complete breakdown of closures, provided by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, is below:
Dulles Toll Road East
When: Monday, July 23 – Friday, July 27, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
What: Alternating right and left lane closures of varying lengths
Where: From mile marker 1.3 to 5.2 (from just west of the Route 28 overpass to the Reston Parkway overpass)
Why: Civil work
Dulles Toll Road West
When: Monday, July 23 – Friday, July 27, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday
What: Alternating right and left lane closures of varying lengths
Where: From mile marker 5.7 to 1.5 (between the Route 28 and Reston Parkway overpasses)
Why: Civil work
Dulles Toll Road West
When: Thursday, July 26, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
What: Two right lanes closed
Where: From mile marker 4.5 to 3.5 (from 3/10 mile before the Fairfax County Parkway overpass to the Monroe Street/Van Buren Street overpass)
Why: Pedestrian bridge construction
Dulles Toll Road West
When: Friday, July 27 – Saturday, July 28, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
What: Full closure
Where: From mile marker 6.2 to 2.4 (Single lane closures begin prior to the Wiehle Avenue overpass. Full closure from the Fairfax County Parkway to Centreville Road; follow detour along the southbound Fairfax County Parkway, westbound Sunrise Valley Drive, and northbound Centreville Road where traffic will re-enter the westbound Dulles Toll Road)
Why: Pedestrian bridge construction
Dulles Toll Road West
When: Saturday, July 28, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
What: Three left lanes close with 20-minute stoppages on right through lane
Where: From mile marker 6.6 to 4.2 (between the Wiehle Aveue overpass and the Fairfax County Parkway overpass)
Why: Striping
Sunrise Valley Drive East
When: Monday, July 23 – Thursday, July 26, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday, July 27, 9:30 a.m. to noon
What: Right lane closed
Where: From Edmund Halley Drive to Colts Neck Road
Why: Clearing and civil work
Sunset Hills Road East
When: Monday, July 23 – Thursday, July 26, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday, July 27, 9:30 a.m. to noon
What: Alternating right and left lane closures
Where: From 500 feet west to 500 feet east of 12011 Sunset Hills Road
Why: Civil work
Sunset Hills Road West
When: Monday, July 23 – Thursday, July 26, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday, July 27, 9:30 a.m. to noon
What: Two left lanes closed
Where: From the entrance to 12011 Sunset Hills Road to 500 feet west of the entrance
Why: Civil work
Herndon Parkway East
When: Monday, July 23 – Thursday, July 26, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday, July 27, 9:30 a.m. to noon
What: Right lane closed
Where: From 1000 feet east of Van Buren Street to 800 feet west of Exchange Place
Why: Equipment mobilization
Flash flood watch in effect — Grab an umbrella if you’re heading out today. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from noon today to 4 a.m. tomorrow. [National Weather Service]
Seizing family heirlooms — “Several Fairfax County Police officers spent five hours at a Reston home, not carrying out drugs, guns, or dangerous materials. Instead, police carried out china, vases, and teapots.” [WJLA]
Artwork by inmates — Reston artist Kelli Schollard-Sincock runs a program that features the artwork of about 55 Fairfax County inmates at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria. [The Washington Post]
PRC meetings continue — Tomorrow, schools and public facilities will be the focus of the third workgroup meeting between representatives from Reston Association, the Coalition for a Planned Reston and county officials. [Reston Now]
Flickr pool photo by vantagehill
Before we head off into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories on Reston Now in recent days.
- Fairfax County Planning Commission Gives Nod to 36-acre Reston Crescent Project
- Police Seek Public’s Help After Fatal Crash on Fairfax County Parkway
- Three Property Owners Challenge Downtown Herndon Redevelopment
- BGR The Burger Joint to Open in the Fall
- Public Meeting on Soapstone Connector Set for July 19
If you have ideas on stories we should cover, email us at [email protected] or submit an anonymous tip. We’re also looking for photos of Reston submitted by readers.
Feel free to discuss these topics, your weekend plans or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below.
Handout via Fairfax County Government
Silver Line concrete problem may not be critical — Preliminary tests on concrete panels show that major re-networking of the Silver Line extension to and beyond Dulles Airport might not be necessary. A whistleblower lawsuit raised concerns about improperly mixed concrete at Silver Line stations set to open in 2020. [WTOP]
Summerbration concert tonight — This week’s concert in Reston Station Plaza features the Jason Masi band. Parking is free from 6:30-9:30 p.m. [Reston Community Center]
Local company cracks cases — Parabon NanoLabs has helped solve five cold cases since early May with a new approach to genetic analysis. [NBC News]
Nearby: Local weekender — Need a roundup of what to do this weekend? From ice cream making to a concert with a mix of jazz and Indian classical music, there’s a lot to do this weekend. [Fairfax County Government]
Photo of Lake Thoreau’s public art display, submitted by Russ Evans
Fairfax County Public Schools has partnered with Collect for Kids, an umbrella organization for an annual school supply and backpack drive.
Donations are requested for the drive, which will provide supplies for students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals. Around 55,000 county students qualify for the program.
There are two ways to support the drive. Monetary donations are being collected online in order to purchase supply kits in bulk. Backpack donations can be dropped off at any Apple Federal Credit Union location in Fairfax County, Cornerstones, Britepaths and Western Fairfax Christian Ministries.
Monetary donations are accepted year-round and backpacks are accepted through August.
For more information, contact Kathy Ryan at 571-423-1206 or [email protected].
Photo by Cornerstones
After pre-registered spots claimed by team’s competing last year filled up, time is running out to register for the second annual Cardboard Boat Regatta.
The event, hosted by the Reston Historic Trust & Museum, will be held on August 11. Registration closes tomorrow (July 20).
Participating teams construct a life-size cardboard boat that competes in timed heats. During last year’s inaugural event, 20 teams and more than 65 individuals took part in the event.
During last year’s regatta, 30 pre-registration slots filled up for this year’s event. This year, 60 spots are available. To sign up online, visit the museum’s website.
Photo via Nova Labs
Silver Line delays — Dreaded Red Line maintenance that will shut down two stations until September begins this weekend. The Silver Line will run every 26 minutes this weekend between Wiehle and Ballston only. [DCist]
Nearby: JBG Smith and Amazon — The company, which has several projects in Reston, has benefited from the company’s status as a “perceived frontrunner for Amazon.com Inc’s second headquarters.” So, naturally, unfounded rumors that Jeff Bezos wants to acquire the developer are abound. [The Washington Business Journal]
‘Take a Break’ concert tonight — A mix of a capella, Motown, doo-wop and soul will come to Lake Anne Plaza today from 7-9 p.m. The concert by Part Harmony is free for all ages. [Reston Community Center]
Photo by Fatimah Waseem
Reston Regional Library will host a trivia night on books tomorrow (Thursday) from 7-8:30 p.m.
The event is made possible through “The Great American Read” grant from the American Library Association and PBS. The Great American Read an eight-part show that explores the power of reading.
Reston Regional Library is one of 50 libraries in the country selected to receive the grant and host programming around the show.
During tomorrow’s trivia night, individuals are encouraged to form teams with three to five people. The top teams will win book-related prizes.
The event is open to individuals ages 13 and up.
Photo via PBS
Kensington Senior Development’s planned assisted living facility is moving forward after receiving county approvals earlier this year.
The 65,000-square-foot building, which will include between two to three stories, is slated to take over existing development at 11501 Sunrise Valley Drive.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the 72-unit project on Feb. 20. Now, the developer has the approval of Reston Association’s Design Review Board.
At a DRB meeting on June 19, the panel sent the design back for revisions, including enhanced screening for the adjacent Wethersfeld Cluster, uniform windows and updates to the building’s color palette similar to initial designs. The DRB approved the project on Thursday.
