$1M Lottery Winner + I-495 Contractor Chosen: Fairfax Top News

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

1. Contractor For 495 NEXT Express Lanes Project Chosen: A contractor has been selected for construction of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension with construction expected to begin in 2022. MORE

2. River Farm No Longer For Sale By American Horticultural Society: River Farm, a community attraction that was once one of George Washington's farms, is no longer listed for sale by the American Horticultural Society. MORE

3. 2 DC Airports Ranked Among Worst For Layovers In US: Two Washington, D.C. area airports ranked among the worst in the country for layovers, according to a new report from FinanceBuzz. MORE

4. $1 Million Powerball Prize Snagged By Oakton Resident: An Oakton resident won $1 million as a second prize in the Powerball during Monday's drawing, according to the Virginia Lottery. MORE

5. McLean Volunteer Fire Department Holds Coloring Contest For Kids: In lieu of a canceled open house and postponed centennial celebration, the McLean Volunteer Fire Department is holding a coloring contest. MORE

Happy Walk to School Day! Be sure to watch out for all the students using trails and finding safe routes to school today. pic.twitter.com/AHSaMRUsT5
— Fairfax County Parks (@fairfaxparks) October 6, 2021

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Beginning on October 13, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid form. Information from the survey results in $3 million in yearly funds to FCPS. Learn more at https://t.co/Knf1P3TVeb pic.twitter.com/ykXrLqi647
— Fairfax Schools (@fcpsnews) October 6, 2021