CONTINUING STORM COVERAGE
MONDAY MORNING COMMUTE
The word is out this morning that the commute could be difficult, as power remains out in many parts of the region.
On the roads, multiple traffic signals in Fairfax County remain dark. Police urged drivers to take extra time for their commute and treat dark intersections as four-way stops. Those intersections include:
–Route 123/International Drive
–Route 7/Beulah
–Route 50/Gallows Road
–Route 50/Nutley Street
–West Ox Road/Fair Lakes Parkway
–Route 1/Telegraph Road
–Lorton Road/I-95
–Hummer Road/Gallows Road
–Fort Hunt/Belle Haven
–Baron Cameron/Fairfax County Parkway
–Reston Parkway/Lawyers Road
–Route 50/Stringfellow Road
All intersections in eastern Prince William County should now have power, police announced Sunday.
HOV
High Occupancy Vehicle restrictions are lifted this morning on Interstate 66 inside of the Capital Beltway.
Virginia Railway Express
Virginia’s only commuter railroad, Virginia Railway Express, is operating on a regular schedule today, but it warned riders commute times may be slower as some debris is still being cleared from tracks.
Metro
All 86 Metro stations were scheduled to open on time today.
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The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is your destination for all arts and culture activities in Northern Virginia. Find a concert, play, poetry reading, or exhibition in your neighborhood—many events are free and family-friendly!
Are you part of a performing arts group, school, or cultural organization? You can add your events and classes, too. The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is free and easy to use.
Your attendance at local arts events supports small businesses in our community and the art makers who help make Fairfax and its surrounding region so vibrant. With the ArtsFairfax Events Calendar, you can stay curious and stay local to plan your next arts adventure!
Go Ape, America’s leading aerial adventure park provider, is proud to unveil a revitalized experience across its iconic Zipline & Adventure Parks. This refresh goes beyond physical upgrades; it reflects a renewed mission to foster meaningful connections between people, nature, and self.
“Go Ape has always been about thrilling treetop adventures,” says Chrissy Very, Senior Director of Marketing. “Now, we’re redefining what it means to truly connect: through purpose-driven outdoor experiences that inspire courage, reflection, and joy.”
As access to public outdoor spaces becomes more limited, Go Ape steps in to bridge the gap with immersive, inclusive, and wellness-focused adventures for individuals, families, and groups.
Christmas in July
Volunteer Prince William will be holding a fun-filled Christmas in July event at Heritage Brewing Co on July 26th from 12pm until 6pm with all proceeds going to support the 2025 Untrim-A-Tree and Senior Basket Program. Untrim-A-Tree and Senior Basket
Your Weight Matters National Convention
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This unique Convention truly has something
