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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Aug. 25 to consider eliminating the Fairfax’s Tree Commission and consolidating some of its responsibilities with those of the Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC). The resulting body would be known as the Environmental Commission, under a procedural road map laid out by staff at the Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday (Tuesday).

Optimism among Northern Virginia business leaders is improving, although some expressed worries about taxes and the state’s approval of a paid family and medical leave program. That’s according to the second-quarter 2026 Business Leader Survey released last week by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and public relations firm Pinkston, revealing the sentiments of the region’s CEOs, senior executives and business owners.

Commuters watch a World Cup game from outside Starr Hill Brewpub at Capital One Center in Tysons staff photo by Angela Woolsey Heat Could Push D.C. Closer to Record — “With highs forecast to flirt with the century mark Wednesday and Thursday, DC’s total of 100-degree days this year could climb even higher up the record books.

Good Tuesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 14, 2026.

The Cellar on Seneca in Great Falls (courtesy The Cellar on Seneca) A fresh salad from The Cellar on Seneca (courtesy The Cellar on Seneca) The Cellar on Seneca in Great Falls (courtesy The Cellar on Seneca) A few years ago, Julie and Kaveh Safa purchased their dream home in Great Falls, right on the same street where Kaveh grew up. Not long afterwards, the couple’s dream unexpectedly expanded: to purchase a longstanding restaurant in their new community.

Pedestrians and cyclists on the Washington Old Dominion Trail approach the Maple Avenue crossing in Vienna staff photo by Angela Woolsey The Commonwealth of Virginia is putting some money behind plans to add a visitor center at the heart of the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail. The two-year state budget adopted by the General Assembly and signed by Gov.

Metro Park water fountain at Capital One Center in Tysons staff photo Another surge in summer heat is expected to bake Fairfax County and the rest of the D.C. area over the next couple of days. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region that’s scheduled to take effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday).

Late Rep. Gerry Connolly with his successor, Rep. James Walkinshaw (courtesy Office of Congressman James Walkinshaw) Rep. James Walkinshaw comments on his resolution on the House floor to name a post office after the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (via James Walkinshaw/Bluesky) The U.S. Post Office at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax (via Google Maps) Longtime Fairfax County Rep. Gerry Connolly is one step closer to getting his name on a local post office.

Summer starts here, and it’s packed with something for everyone. Join us at Reston Station for a season of free, family-friendly events designed to keep your calendar full and your nights unforgettable. From fitness and live music to movies under the stars, this is where summer comes to life.

Ahmed Mohamed courtesy Fairfax County Police Department A Fairfax soccer coach has been accused of bilking over a dozen victims out of tens of thousands of dollars through promises of a travel soccer summer camp in Italy. Ahmed Mohamed, 31, of Fairfax, was arrested on June 30 and charged with 13 counts of embezzlement and another 13 of computer fraud, police announced.