Spotted Lanternfly + Downtown Revitalization: Fairfax Top News

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

1. Spotted Lanternfly Found In Fairfax County: Guidance Provided: The spotted lanternfly has landed in Fairfax County, prompting guidance for residents to deal with the invasive species. County government says any spotted lanternflies should be killed immediately due to the threat they pose to gardens and commercial industries. MORE

2. $5M Approved By Supervisors For Herndon Downtown Revitalization: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a motion at its regular meeting last Tuesday to contribute $5 million to the Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Project. MORE

3. Full Westbound I-66 Closure Planned Nights At Beltway Interchange: The westbound direction of Interstate 66 will be fully closed at the Beltway interchange over three upcoming nights, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. A closure of the northbound I-495 Express Lanes and lane closures on northbound I-495 are also planned. MORE

4. Convicted Felon Faces Weapons Charge After Altercation In Reston: Fairfax County Police arrested a Fairfax man who threatened another person with a handgun on Oct. 4 at the Springs of Reston Apartments, according to the weekly crime report. MORE

5. 3 Reston High School Grads Begin Their First College Semester: Three recent high school graduates from Reston have started the next stage of their education by enrolling in college for the fall 2021 semester. MORE

Virginia House of Delegates District 35 Candidate Forum (Oct. 12)

Capital Art and Craft Festival (Oct. 15-17)

Great Falls Studios Annual Studio Tour (Oct. 15-17)

Centreville Day (Oct. 16)

Cars & Coffee - Community Car Show (Oct. 16)