THE LOCAL EDIT · TYSONSTODAY.COM

Good morning,
Northern Virginia.

From changes at Tysons Galleria to neighborhood dining and weekend discoveries, here’s your local catch-up. We’re also watching the roads and sharing a few dates to keep on your calendar.

Serving Tysons · McLean · Oakton · Vienna · Falls Church · Great Falls · North Arlington · Reston · Loudoun County

Prepared as of October 19, 2026, 7:17 p.m. Eastern. News dates and event dates are listed separately.

TYSONS / McLEAN

Former Saks building sells for $39 million

EPR Properties has purchased the former Saks Fifth Avenue building at Tysons Galleria for $39 million, FFXnow reports. The building is planned for a two-story Onelife Fitness facility.

Reported October 19; sale closed September 22

McLEAN

Teen injured near McLean High School

A 15-year-old riding an electric bicycle was hospitalized after a collision at Westmoreland Street and Clearview Drive on Monday, October 19. FFXnow reports that police believe she was riding in a crosswalk; initial details remain limited.

Reported October 19; updated 4:31 p.m.

RESTON / HUNTER MILL

Fire destroys vacant former school building

A two-alarm fire at 1624 Hunter Mill Road destroyed a vacant former school building Sunday night, October 18. No injuries were reported. Fire investigators are determining the cause, according to FFXnow.

Reported October 19; fire October 18

VIENNA AREA

Our Lady of Good Counsel marks renovation milestone

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, at 8601 Wolftrap Road, has completed a $12 million renovation. Parishioners returned for the first Mass inside the church in six months on October 13, FFXnow reports.

Reported October 19; reopening Mass October 13

NORTH ARLINGTON

Military Road detours extend through October 25

Partial closures at Military Road and Nelly Custis Drive are expected to continue through Sunday, October 25. School buses and ART 56 are being detoured. Allow extra travel time and follow posted directions.

Reported October 19

BALLSTON / NORTH ARLINGTON

&pizza reopens on Wilson Boulevard

The &pizza at 3924 Wilson Boulevard has reopened after a temporary closure for electrical repairs, ARLnow reports. It brings another quick lunch and dinner option back to the neighborhood.

Reported October 19

BALLSTON / NORTH ARLINGTON

Wellness studio targets January opening

Evexia Bio Studio plans to open in January at 4301 Wilson Boulevard, the former Grand Cru Wine Bar and Bistro location. A companion Evexia Medspa is expected to share the space. The opening remains a future plan.

Reported October 19

ARLINGTON COUNTYWIDE

Higher private-property towing fee under consideration

County officials could consider raising the base private-property towing fee from $160 to $210 next month, ARLnow reports. The increase is a recommendation awaiting Board consideration, not an approved new rate.

Reported October 19

LOUDOUN COUNTY

Expanded early voting is underway

Expanded early voting began October 18, with extended hours and satellite locations. The county lists October 23 as the deadline to request a mailed ballot and October 31 as the final in-person early voting day. Check the official schedule before visiting.

County notice October 14; expansion began October 18

RESTON · PLAN AHEAD

Winterfest tickets on sale; new play area announced

Reston Association’s Winterfest returns December 3–5, 5–9 p.m., at Brown’s Chapel Park. This year adds a Polar Play Park. Tickets went on sale October 15; everyone needs a ticket, including those eligible for free admission.

Reported October 19; December event, not this week

RESTON · SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

Boo at the Pool

Four half-hour sessions begin at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. at RCC Hunters Woods Pool, 2310 Colts Neck Road. For ages 6 months–9 years; a caregiver must enter the water with non-swimmers. $5 Reston / $10 non-Reston. Register through RCC’s event page; availability may change.

LOUDOUN · SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

Ask an Archaeologist

10 a.m.–2 p.m., Annex building at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg. Explore artifacts, children’s activities and conversations with regional archaeologists; introductory presentation at 11 a.m. The county notice does not specify an admission fee or registration requirement.

FALLS CHURCH / McLEAN · SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

The McLean Symphony: Beauty and Power

7:30 p.m. at Columbia Baptist Church, Falls Church. Guest conductor Chris Cicconi and pianist Joseph Kingma perform a program featuring Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Franck’s Symphony in D Minor. Use the orchestra’s official ticket link for prices and availability.

STERLING · MONDAY, OCTOBER 26

Cascades Parkway sidewalk and trail hearing

6–7:30 p.m., Park View High School cafeteria, 400 W. Laurel Avenue. Review planned pedestrian and shared-use path improvements and offer comments. Online comments remain open through November 6. The county notice lists no registration requirement.

Event schedules and availability can change; check the linked organizer before making plans.

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