A Chantilly CEO will pay over $1 million in restitution after pleading guilty to Fairfax County's largest wage theft case, affecting over 40 workers. Fatal shooting in Dranesville results in murder charges for a 25-year-old man. Taste of Annandale returns Saturday with over 100 vendor booths and global cuisine. Corsica Wine Bar opens as only the second location nationwide in Reston Town Center. Get your trusted local news at TapYourNews.com.

Fairfax County Public Schools is now the first in Virginia to use the FBI’s Rap Back continuous background check system, a major safety upgrade for staff monitoring. Fairfax County also rolled out meetings for new bike lanes and crosswalk improvements across multiple districts. New hospitality arrives at Reston Station as JW Marriott opens with major event space, while Dulles Airport teases fresh dining for its new concourse. Community bright spots include McLean students who used CPR training to save a life and Tysons’ fall Trek & Treat challenge. Subscribe for daily local news at TapYourNews.com.

Early voting prep is underway in Falls Church, a man is in custody after a fatal Dranesville shooting, and Taste of Annandale is back this weekend with food, music, and fun. Plus: a deadly incident in Herndon, Meridian volleyball’s big win, and a new beer-and-wine permit request in Annandale.

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Good morning, Fairfax County — here’s what’s happening today: Route 29 lane shifts could slow your commute, police crack a wild bulldozer theft case out of McLean, and a tragic shooting in Dranesville leaves one man dead. We’ll also remember young Kamran “Buddy” Golesorkhi in Reston, look at possible bus rapid transit in Herndon, and check out Tysons Corner’s brand-new “adult playground” Level99. Plus, your full weather forecast, a daily Steveism, and today’s dad joke to start your day with a smile.

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