Potential Safety Threats + Inclusive Shopping: Top Fairfax News

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Here are five local stories you don't want to miss today in Fairfax County:

1. Halloween Weekend Threat Leads To Increased NoVA Police Presence: The Fairfax County Police Department is ramping its presence at shopping malls and other gathering places across the county over the Halloween weekend in response to a threat to public safety it received Thursday, the police chief said Friday afternoon. MORE

2. 3 Men Sought After Killing of 73-Year-Old Falls Church Man: The Fairfax County Police Department on Friday released new video of three suspects in a fatal shooting of a 73-year-old Falls Church man who had stopped at an ATM to withdraw some cash before heading to work. MORE

3. New Hijab Collection At Tysons Corner Center Boosts Inclusiveness: Growing up, Hilal Ibrahim experienced difficulty finding hijabs and other apparel Muslim women like her need all in one place. Now thanks to her, Muslim women can walk into a Tysons Corner Center store and see hijabs prominently displayed for sale. MORE

4. I-495, 66 Lane, Ramp Closures, Detours Planned Around Interchange: Continuing bridge beam installation at the Interstate 495 and 66 interchange will prompt lane closures, traffic stoppages, and ramp closures overnight on Friday and Saturday. MORE

5. Child Pornography Case Leads To Conviction Of McLean Man: A McLean man was convicted Wednesday in federal court for producing, receiving, and possessing child pornography. MORE

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