Honored to celebrate the Peace Corps’ 65th anniversary with the alumni in Fairfax County! 🌎
These volunteers bring home a "domestic dividend" that strengthens our community:
✔️ 3x more likely to volunteer locally
✔️25% become entrepreneurs
✔️ Bring healthcare expertise
We're because you’re here!
Join me for a virtual town hall to share your feedback on Fairfax County's proposed FY 27 budget:
🗓️ March 12 at 7 p.m.
💻 Full details & link to join: buff.ly/LeoCQuX
#FairfaxCounty #HunterMill #Budget2027 #WalterAlcorn
Early voting began today for the constitutional amendment to allow the Virginia General Assembly to temporarily redraw congressional districts.
Polls are open at the North County Governmental Center in Reston until 7 p.m. today.🗳️
#vote #virginia #redistricting #virginiaredistricting
Don’t let scammers get the upper hand! 🛡️
Stop by the Reston Library today before 1:30 PM to get expert tips on protecting yourself and your family.
Huge thanks to the Fairfax Library, @aarp.org, Fairfax Fire and Silver Shield for keeping our community safe.
#Reston #ScamAwareness #FairfaxCounty
Early voting starts tomorrow, Friday, March 6, for the constitutional amendment to allow the Virginia General Assembly to redraw the state's 11 congressional districts.🗳️
🗓️ Vote early March 6 - April 18
📍 North County Govt. Center, Reston
🕐️ 1-7 p.m. weekdays
Ballot question: buff.ly/qiT5T4a
Don’t let scammers and shady businesses take advantage of you! 🛑
Join me for a seminar this Friday, March 6 to learn how to detect scams, protect your identity, and stay safe in our community:
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Reston Regional Library
💻 Learn more: buff.ly/anse69D
Congratulations to Dr. Herman Mizell for being named the Region 1 Principal of the Year! Well deserved.
Our community is lucky to have him leading the Langston Hughes Middle School Panther pack! 🐾
Reston neighbors! 📣 Don’t miss tonight's virtual meeting on the Samuel Morse Drive site-specific plan amendment & concurrent rezoning:
Staff will present details:
🗓️ Monday, Feb. 9 @ 7 PM
🆔 Meeting ID: 815 6052 7631
🔑 Passcode: SMD2026
📞 Call-in: 305-224-1968
Full project info: buff.ly/eqBsYPH
The Quadg0d does it again! 👑⛸️
Huge congrats to #IliaMalinin on clinching Gold—the 2nd consecutive #FigureSkating gold for TeamUSA & our 2nd overall this #WinterOlympics! 🥇
We’ve been fans of this #Vienna native, honoring him at just 17 for landing his 1st quad in international competition. 🇺🇸
📍 Heads up, Fairfax County! The #BuddhistMonks are walking to D.C. and they're expected to stop at Chua Hoa Nghiem (9111 Backlick Rd, Ft. Belvoir) this Sunday:
🔹 10 AM: Arrival
🔹 12 PM: Lunch & Ceremony
🔹 3 PM: Departure for D.C.
Follow their journey live: buff.ly/t25KQVV ! 🙏👣
#WalkforPeace
🚨💦 Due to flooding this morning, Fairfax County's Pennino Building will be closed for at least a week.
In the meantime, seek health, human & employment services online or visit a Human Services Building, including 1850 Cameron Glen, Reston.
Details: buff.ly/rKIid6g
#FairfaxCounty #Reston
Keep an eye out for the #BuddhistMonks in Fairfax County on their #WalkforPeace this weekend! 🧡
They're expected to stop at Chua Hoa Nghiem (9111 Backlick Rd) on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. A ceremony starts at 12 PM before they head to D.C. at 3 PM. 👣
Follow their live progress: buff.ly/t25KQVV
Winter isn't over yet! ❄️
We're asking for donations of new or gently used winter coats for kids. Can you help us reach our goal by Feb. 18? 🧥
Find donation & drop-off info here: buff.ly/cGxj6DN
#CoatsForKids #NoVa #FairfaxCounty
🚨 Alert: Fairfax County's Pennino building will be closed today, Friday, Feb. 6, due to flooding.
It was great to meet with Delegate Vivian Watts, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation leaders and @novatransit.bsky.social to discuss transportation funding for Northern Virginia.
Transportation funding is critical for our region's mobility and economic success.🚘️ 🚄 🚍️
The Board of Supervisors named 5 companies in #HunterMillDistrict as "Best Workplaces for Commuters" for their commitment to smart transit options. Congrats to:
⭐ Association Innovation and Management
⭐ @AudiNews
⭐ @devtechnology
⭐ @ICF
⭐ @take2consulting
Learn more: buff.ly/GfBmTcS
Save the date! 👀
Join a virtual community meeting for the Samuel Morse Drive Site-Specific Plan Amendment. Learn about the proposed land-use changes for this 5-acre site in #Reston.
🗓️Monday, Feb. 9
⏰ 7 – 8:30 PM
🔗 Join via Zoom: bit.ly/45HIEj6
#FairfaxCounty
The #WalkforPeace will passing through #FairfaxCounty. 🚶♂️✨
The #BuddhistMonks are expected to arrive at Chua Hoa Nghiem on their way to D.C.:
📍 9111 Backlick Rd, Fort Belvoir
🗓️ Sun., Feb. 8
🕙 10 AM: Arrival
🕛 12 PM: Lunch then ceremony
🕒 3 PM: Walk resumes
Follow their progress: buff.ly/t25KQVV
The National Weather Service's official snowfall forecast map for the D.C. region on Feb. 4, 2026. They are warning about a potentially hazardous Wednesday morning commute.
Get ready. Here we go again.
Because temps will be below freezing and covered with snow and ice Wednesday morning, the @nws.noaa.gov is warning about a potentially hazardous commute.
Snow will likely end between 2-5 a.m. in most areas with a coating to 1-inch accumulation.
Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn with Cornerstones CEO Kerrie Wilson as the Board of Supervisors honors her nearly 25 years of service.
Today, the Board of Supervisors honored @cornerstones.bsky.social CEO Kerrie Wilson on her upcoming retirement after nearly 25 years. Her retirement is great loss for Fairfax County as her impact on our community includes advancing affordable housing, providing child care & fighting food insecurity.
Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn with Virginia Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker during the Virginia Transit Association's Transit Lobby Day in Richmond on Feb. 2, 2026.
Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn with Virginia Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker during the Virginia Transit Association's Transit Lobby Day in Richmond on Feb. 2, 2026.
I joined @ebpforva.bsky.social, Del. Margaret Franklin,
@canekforcouncil.bsky.social, Council Member David Synder, & @novatransit.bsky.social Director @vatransitnerd.bsky.social during the VA Transit Assoc. Advocacy Day in Richmond.
It's always great to talk about the importance of transit! 🚌🚄🚃
We’re with you in spirit.
Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn with Congressman James Walkinshaw and Pastor Beth Williams of United Christian Parish in Reston, participating in a vigil to honor Renée Good, Alex Pretti.
A poster in memory of Alexi Pretti at vigil held at United Christian Parish in Reston. Rep. James Walkinshaw organized the event that brought together community and faith leaders, including Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn.
A poster in memory of Renée Good at a vigil held at United Christian Parish in Reston. Rep. James Walkinshaw organized the event that brought together community and faith leaders, including Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn.
Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn talking to community members who attend a vigil to honor Renée Good and Alex Pretti.
Tonight, I am joining @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social, faith leaders, and our neighbors at United Christian Parish for a candlelight vigil honoring #RenéeGood and #AlexPretti.🕯️
Their loss was tragic and senseless. We gather tonight in prayer and solidarity to remember them and support one another. 🕊️
Come join the grand reopening party for the Cathy Hudgins Community Center this Saturday, Jan. 31. 🎉
Enjoy free snacks, pizza, vintage arcade games and more!🍕 🎮️
#reston #comunitylove
We gave out more than 100 winter coats for kids in need just before this weekend's storm. 🧥 🧒
Now, we your help restocking our racks as the extreme cold continues. Donate a new or gently used children's coat at my office or Heritage Fellowship Church: buff.ly/mXy7BtJ
❄️ Protect Your Pipes TONIGHT! ❄️
Prevent your pipes from freezing due to the extreme cold.
✔️ Use simple tip: before you go to bed, turn on at least one faucet and let it drip when temps are in the teens or lower.💧 This keeps water moving & helps prevent freezing.
Learn more: buff.ly/usN0jV3
The @nws.noaa.gov forecasts dangerously cold weather tonight into Tuesday morning. Get ready by:
🌡️ Dressing in layers and cover exposed skin.
🌡️ Limit time outdoors
🌡️Protect your pipes from freezing: buff.ly/usN0jV3
🌡️Call 703-691-2131 if you see someone who needs shelter
Fairfax Connector Service Update. Check the bus tracker before you ride.
Fairfax Connector will operate limited service on Tuesday, Jan. 27. These routes will run on a Sunday schedule with snow detours:
🚍161
🚍162
🚍171
🚍310
🚍401
🚍402
🚍605
🚍615
🚍662
🚍672
🚍950
🚍RIBS 1 & 3
Questions? Call 703-339-7200.
A graphic that shows how to walk on ice. Walk like a penguin with your center of gravity over your front leg, point your feet out, and take short steps.
Waddle you do when the sidewalks are frozen? 🐧 ❄️
The best way to stay upright is to "Walk Like a Penguin":
✅ Bend slightly & keep your knees loose.
✅ Point your feet out slightly.
✅ Take short, shuffling steps.
✅ Keep your center of gravity over your front leg.
Stay safe out there!
Fairfax County operating status update.
Fairfax County Government offices and all courts (Circuit Court, General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court) are closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 27
See county operating status: fairfaxcounty.gov/status
