MLB Draft Pick, Pickleball Noise, Roundabouts: Top Vienna News Of 2023

VIENNA, VA — There was plenty of news that interested readers around Vienna in 2023, from development and business news to local government actions.

Business news is one of the topics readers follow most. Vienna welcomed new businesses like the Maple Room, Tango Pastry Café, Cafe de Vienna, The Mixx Delight and Le Bistro. Vienna Inn celebrated its 63rd anniversary, a former chef returned to Clarity, and the farmers market offers a "pooch parking" service.

In political news, a new Vienna Town Council was elected, opposition to a casino is part of Vienna's legislative agenda, pickleball noise was addressed, a library renovation plan was presented, a major zoning code update was approved, and demolition of the former Vienna Baptist Church property was approved.

In school news, Vienna Elementary School's 150th anniversary was celebrated, the Fairfax County School Board's salaries will increase, snow day changes have been made, and middle school sports will be introduced.

Local residents also made the news, like David Egan advocating for more Down syndrome research, Vienna teams making waves in the Little League's southeast regional tournament, a West Point cadet helping homeless veterans, and church volunteers holding a prom for people with special needs.

Here are the top stories of 2023 in Vienna. Click on each link for more coverage, and be sure to subscribe to Vienna Patch for more news in 2024.

Business and Development

• New Upscale Restaurant The Maple Room Opens In Vienna
• Virtual Food Hall Overseen By Michelin-Star Chef Debuts
• New Hot Chicken Restaurant Opening At Former Vienna McDonald's
• Tango Pastry Café Brings Argentine Flavors To Vienna
• The Casual Pint Holds Grand Opening Near Dunn Loring Metro
• Cafe De Vienna Offers Coffee, Desserts On Church Street
• Former Clarity Chef Returns To Lead Kitchen In Vienna
• Le Bistro Opens In Vienna With French Menu From Chef Roberto Donna
• Blend 111 Closing, To Be Replaced By New Roberto Donna Restaurant
• Husband, Wife Team Up To Sell Million-Dollar Listings In NoVA
• The Mixx Delight Brings Sweet And Savory Asian Fusion To Vienna
• Family-Owned Lebanese Restaurant Zenola Closes In Vienna
• Vienna Inn To Celebrate 63rd Anniversary
• 5-Time World Barbecue Champion Myron Mixon To Open Dunn Loring Eatery
• 'Pooch Parking' A New Service For Vienna Farmers Market
• Food Service Returns To Wolf Trap Summer Performances With New Bar
• Bruster's Real Ice Cream Offers Window Service In Vienna
• Support For Students With ADHD Is Passion Of Vienna Business Owner
• Vienna's Zero Waste Store Honored For Waste-Reducing Efforts
• Cold Therapy, IV Drips Among Services At New Vienna Wellness Business
• Bare Skin Waxing Expands From Alexandria To Vienna's Church Street
• Charitable Efforts A Priority For Vienna's Body Grace Fitness & Yoga

Transportation

• New Roundabouts At Nutley Street, I-66 Interchange Opening
• Bypass Lanes On Nutley Street At I-66 Interchange Open In Fairfax
• First Section Of I-66 Biking, Walking Path Opens
• Dulles Toll Road Electronic-Only Tolling Begins In March
• Children Can Stay In Strollers On Buses Under Fairfax Connector Policy
• Free Fairfax Connector For Additional Kids Approved By Supervisors
• Hunter Mill Road Bridge Fully Opens In Vienna-Reston Area

Crime and Safety

• Standoff With Police In Vienna Leads To Assault, Stalking Charges
• Madison High School Teacher Charged With Sex Crime: Police
• Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Charges Lead To Conviction For Vienna Man
• Tax Evasion, Stolen COVID Funds Prompt Vienna Couple's Guilty Plea
• 'Racist, Hateful' Email Sent To Fairfax County Cheer Coach: District
• Suspect Fleeing Police Attempts To Enter Vienna Homes: Police
• Shooting Near Giant Food In Vienna Deemed Civil Dispute: Police
• Burglary Of Vienna Restaurant Leads To 3 Arrests: Police
• Man Exposed Himself To 3 Minors In Vienna Area: Police
• Armed Carjacking Reported In Vienna, Vehicle Recovered
• Instructional Assistant Charged With Assault Of Special Needs Student
• Illegal Machine Guns Found At Vienna Man's Home: Police
• Carjacking With Juvenile Victim Leads To Arrest After Crash
• Fire Starts At Home Under Construction In Vienna
• Racial Slurs Yelled At Couple In Vienna Assault: Police
• Heavy Fire At Dunn Loring Home Displaces Resident

Politics and Government

• New Vienna Town Council Swearing In Set For January 2024
• Vienna Town Council Election: 6 Candidates Elected
• Banned Books Used For Some Fairfax School Board Members' Swearing In
• Casino Opposition Included In Vienna Council's 2024 Legislative Agenda
• Major Zoning Code Update Approved By Vienna Town Council
• Real Estate Tax Rate Lowered By Vienna Town Council
• Lee Highway, Lee Jackson Highway To Be Renamed In Fairfax County
• $284M Budget Shortfall Expected In Fairfax County For Fiscal Year 2025
• Former Vienna Baptist Church Demolition OK'd By Town Council
• Vienna Town Council Raises Its Salaries, Sets 2023 Priorities
• Pickleball Noise Prompts Vienna Town Council To Limit Hours
• VA House 35 Special Election: Seibold Claims Victory Over Baroudi
• Patrick Henry Library Renovation To Begin In Fall 2024
• Protection Of Vienna's Carter Family Cemetery Sought By Board
• Fairfax County's Population Fell In 2022 After Pandemic Exodus
• Vienna Streetscape Project Seeks To Beautify Commercial Corridor

Schools

• Madison Grad Becomes First Specialist For Neurodiverse Students
• Salaries For Fairfax County School Board To Increase In 2024
• Sports Coming To Fairfax County Middle Schools With Budget Approval
• Green Hedges School Dragons Soar To Soccer Championship
• Madison Wins 1 Cappies Award For 'Much Ado About Nothing'
• Fairfax County Snow Day Changes For 2023-24 School Year Announced
• Northern VA Student Places Second In Scripps National Spelling Bee
• Vienna Elementary School's 150th Anniversary To Be Celebrated

More Community News

• Vienna Figure Skater Completes First Quadruple Axel At Worlds
• Vienna Figure Skater Wins U.S. Figure Skating Championship Title
• Madison High School Grad Chosen In First Round Of MLB Draft
• Vienna's David Egan Makes Appeal For More Down Syndrome Research
• Bar Crawl Over Holidays Keeps Vienna Friends Connected In Hometown
• West Point Cadet Helps Homeless Veterans With Vienna Collection Event
• 3 Vienna Sports Teams Championships Hailed By Board Of Supervisors
• Puppy Nativity Returns To Vienna Church After 4-Year Pause
• Prom For Guests With Special Needs In Vienna Made Memorable
• Stranger Pays Hotel Bill For Vienna Volunteers After Canceled Flight
• Vienna Landmarks, Listings Featured On 'If You Lived Here'
• Vienna Student Promotes Reusable Diapers Among NoVA Communities
• Rustic Love's Work To Address Food Insecurity Spotlighted By Costco
• Big Red Machine Takes Over Vienna Town Council Meeting To Be Honored
• Vienna Little League Team Sweeps Southeast Regional Tournament
• Vienna Volunteer Fire Department To Debut Renovated Event Hall