A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until midnight on Tuesday (7News) — A woman lost her life in a two-car crash Wednesday evening in Lorton according to the Fairfax County Police Department Officials said an investigation began at 5:14 p.m fell unconscious while heading northbound on Ox Road The driver crossed the road's grass median and collided head-on with Michelle Davis The Ford F350's driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash according to Fairfax County Police officials officials are investigating whether or not speed played a role in the crash DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live Police said a woman died due to a 2-vehicle crash in Lorton The deadline to get a Real ID is fast approaching -- and many are rushing to get their ID updated A cold front will slowly progress through the DMV through Tuesday A brief break in the wet weather is forecast for Wednesday before more rain and possible storms return late in the work week The NFL Draft is coming to the District after the NFL commissioner and President Trump shared the news at a press conference at the White House Katerina Manoff is the CEO and founder of ENGin a non-profit that utilizes English-speaking volunteers from the DMV area to connect with English learners from other countries Some enterprising students in Frederick are making art a focal point for social change A nonprofit group said it is offering free Lyft rides on May 5 for Cinco de Mayo A University Park man was indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple child exploitation charges including producing and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) Mayor Muriel Bowser said she plans to repeal Initiative 82 (I-82) under her proposed 2026 budget reverting the District to its previous tipped minimum wage policy President Donald Trump announced Monday afternoon that the 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington Three flights headed to Reagan National Airport (DCA) were redirected Sunday morning as a police helicopter conducted an “urgent mission” in the airspace according to the Federal Aviation Administration Hassett Street (Route 3180) between Route 1 (Richmond Highway) and Old Colchester Road (Route 611) will be closed to through traffic Monday according to the Virginia Department of Transportation Those needing to reach properties along Hassett Street will have access but due to the pipe being immediately adjacent to the Old Colchester Road intersection traffic will only be able to access Hassett Street from Route 1 Through traffic will be detoured via Old Colchester Road Gunston Road (Route 242) and Route 1 back to Hassett Street You can get traffic, work zone and incident information online at 511.vdot.virginia.gov, via the free mobile 511Virginia app or by calling 511 in Virginia anywhere anytime.  Follow VDOT Northern Virginia on Twitter: @vadotnova Please note that this file is not ADA compliant the future of the I-95 landfill site in Lorton is still up in the air Fairfax County officials are entertaining new projects for development on the 489-acre site, barely a week after a developer’s plans to erect an indoor ski complex skidded to a halt due to financial reasons a Delaware-based subsidary of a Canadian organics processing company The proposed facility could divert an estimated 60% of waste from the landfill according to the Envision Waste Services proposal the mixed waste processing facility (MWPF) would occupy 16 acres of a closed portion of the landfill — separate from the site tied to the ski complex project “Carbon emissions will be virtually eliminated as our system will remove the organic fraction that would otherwise decompose in the landfill which creates methane and carbon dioxide both of which are harmful greenhouse gases,” Envision Waste Services wrote Anaergia said its project would generate “renewable” natural gas that could be added to the county’s gas grid providing “carbon negative” fuel and electric power for the transportation network The Fairfax County Department of Procurement and Material Management formally notified prospective ski complex developer Alpine-X last month that it was concluding its review of the project with an interim agreement set to expire on Dec the project has not moved forward for additional review during the Interim Agreement window,” Lee Ann Pender wrote in the Dec The 450,000-square-foot ski complex, dubbed Peak Fairfax, would’ve erected a 1,700-foot indoor ski slope — the largest in the country — as well as a tubing slope The project initially carried a price tag upwards of $400 million Alpine-X says financial constraints haven’t forced it to completely abandon its vision “We are taking extra time to deal with the dramatic increases in construction cost and interest rates,” Alpine-X CEO John Emery told FFXnow last month “Since we build projects with a long-term view we make every effort to ensure the future financial success of a project prior to breaking ground.” Both the ski resort and the recycling facility could be implemented at the I-95 landfill some of which are still active as a landfill neither project is a guarantee at this point The county’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is still reviewing the waste processing facility proposals Other unsolicited bids for reuse projects for the landfill are also being accepted Image via Fairfax County New details regarding the March arrest of Alaskan Bush People star Rain Brown and her husband, Josiah Lorton, reveal that the couple allegedly stole more than $170,000 in cash wine and gold coins from a family member of Josiah As The Ashley told you last month, the 22-year-old former reality star was arrested in Okanogan, Washington and charged with burglary in the first degree malicious mischief in the first degree and criminal trespassing in the second degree except for the criminal trespassing charge A post shared by Rain Lorton (@heroofkirrkwell) The list of allegedly stolen items includes $75,000 in cash, $85,000 in gold coins, $8,000 in wine and champagne, a pistol valued at $2,500, a revolver valued at $650, a second pistol valued at $450 and a bong for marijuana valued at $250. Jason also noted that there was damaged glass and a broken generator on his property; he valued the alleged “vandalism” at $5,000. Jason claimed that a neighbor of his has video footage of Josiah and Rain at the residence where the allegedly burglary occurred. He also informed police that his nephew was the only person with whom he had shared the location of the missing valuables and that he feared Josiah was only at his property to steal the items.  “Jason went on to explain that even though he does not have a positive opinion of [Rain], he believes that even she would not be capable of stealing from him unless Josiah told her about the location of said valuables,” the report stated.  As The Ashley previously told you, Rain took to social media last month seemingly proclaiming her innocence in the aftermath of her arrest.  A post shared by Rain Lorton (@heroofkirrkwell) “It hurts my heart that my rainbows would choose to believe the lies that my old manager who stole $43,000 from me and abused me instead of maybe thinking ‘Oh no who is saying this about Rain?’ Not ‘Wow what a waste,’” she wrote “With all this said I hope y’all will stick around to hear my side of the story,” she continued This is not the only unsavory thing that Rain and Josiah have recently been accused of. Last month, Rain’s older brother Noah called the police to ask for a welfare check on Rain and their mother, Ami who has reportedly been living with Rain and Josiah Noah told cops he had heard that Ami was now taking meth given to her by Josiah and Rain He went on to claim that Ami, who was hospitalized in February and placed in a medically induced coma Noah alleged that his mother wasn’t taking her medication because Rain “is not allowing her” to do so A post shared by Amora L. Brown (@amibrownwolfpackmama) He also claimed that Rain’s husband was in possession of guns which he is allegedly not permitted to own.  Police reportedly contacted Noah on April 8 to notify him that there had been an attempt to contact Ami and that Ami “might be” with Rain and Josiah Noah claimed that Rain “struggles to keep up with taking her medication and thinks that anybody who tries to force her to take it is the devil.”  “Noah continued to explain that Josiah is known to always be armed,” the police officer wrote in the court documents Noah advised me that his mother and [Rain] refer to Josiah Lorton as the next ‘Messiah,’ which extremely worried Noah.” Noah also accused Rain of stealing a pistol from him.  An officer attempted to do the welfare check on Ami; however he was only able to deduce that Ami “might be” with Rain and Josiah.  RELATED STORY: ‘Alaskan Bush People’ Star Noah Brown Calls Cops to Request Welfare Check on Mom Ami; Claims She’s “Taking Meth” & “Deteriorating” While Living With His Sister Rain  with $170,000 worth of alleged theft a $250 bong is still thrown in and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" ‘Alaskan Bush People’ star Noah Brown made some shocking allegations regarding his mom just days before his younger sister Rain Brown was arrested this month and charged with burglary malicious mischief and criminal trespassing The saga of ‘Alaskan Bush People’ stars Bear and Raiven Brown continues Raiven has announced that they have separated…again News and snark about your favorite guilty pleasure reality TV shows Buy the Ashley’s Book: Inside AGT Buy The Ashley’s Teen Mom Secrets & Scandals Book Privacy Policy  Get your reality TV news and gossip sent right to your email inbox More than a year after voting to organize into the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) a group of Drummac employees who work on the Amtrak Auto Train Property in Lorton are holding an informational picket against Drummac management’s stall tactics during negotiations to professionally load and unload cars and motorcycles from the trains,” said TCU/IAM Organizing Director Sal Rodriguez “They fought and won a union in 2023 – it’s well-past time for the company to get serious.” Amtrak contracts with a third-party company called Drummac to safely load and unload vehicles from their Auto Trains The Amtrak Auto Train runs seven days a week and is one of the highest revenue-producing routes for Amtrak nationwide The demands from Drummac workers are simple: fairer wages and improved benefits and overall working conditions TCU/IAM has been bargaining in good faith to provide these workers with a fair contract but negotiations have been exceedingly slow Drummac’s offers have been wholly unserious thus far,” said Matt Hollis “These workers are seeking things most of America has or recently got: a raise The informational picket aims get the word out to the public and customers 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I-95 landfill, will continue to pursue the “Fairfax Peak” project after the rights end on Dec The company intends to take a closer look at the financial state of the project before moving forward “We are taking extra time to deal with the dramatic increases in construction cost and interest rates,” Emery said “Since we build projects with a long-term view we make every effort to ensure the future financial success of a project prior to breaking ground.” The project now has an estimated cost of $400 million to $500 million, the Washington Business Journal reported The proposed project targets an unused portion of the 489-acre landfill site to build the largest indoor ski slope in the country The company says it’s “expected to be the first facility of its kind in the U.S.” Fairfax County would grant a “sufficiently long” ground lease for the property while Alpine-X would be responsible for developing the complex the ski slope would be accompanied by a tubing slope and a snow field where visitors can “build snowmen play in snow and engage in other snow activities.” A hotel featuring more than 100 rooms would also be housed on the property as would multiple drinking and dining establishments and select outdoor recreation facilities Construction of the initial phases of the project would take between three and four years to complete based on certain variables Alpine-X once hoped that the resort could begin operations in late 2024 but “market changes” and rising construction costs due to inflation have kept the company from moving forward with the project so far Chief Financial Officer Jim Calder told FFXnow last year “We have discussed this extensively with the County who without fail have been and remain extremely supportive and will proceed in a timely fashion as the development process and financial requirements allow,” Emery said county officials have considered establishing a body that would oversee similar recreational projects in the future several groups have expressed interest in partnering with Fairfax County to establish entertainment and other recreational facilities,” the approved board matter said Fairfax County has specifically defined formal mechanisms to explore public-private partnerships that benefit residents and ensure adequate public involvement in project planning and community use of new facilities.” The office of Braddock District Supervisor James Walkinshaw didn’t provide an update on the subject by press time Fairfax County Planning Commission members will try again next month to find the appropriate level of residential development on a series of parcels on Ox Road (Route 123) in the Lorton area A developer — L&F Laurel Highlands LLC — has proposed building almost two dozen new single-family houses on eight acres of mostly vacant land at 9224 9300 and 9304 Ox Road near the intersection with Hooes Road The development will require an increase in the site’s allowed density from at most 0.5 dwelling units per acre to up to 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Log in here By submitting this form, you agree to our Privacy Policy or sign up for a new account to continue reading We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content Please purchase a subscription to continue reading Your current subscription does not provide access to this content An artist's rendering of "Fairfax Peak," an indoor skiing facility that was being proposed for the closed Lorton landfill according to reporting from the Washington Business Journal An artist's rendering of the "luxury hotel" Alpine-X was proposing as part of an indoor skiing facility at the shuttered Lorton landfill Residents of eastern Prince William County likely won’t live next to an indoor ski resort after all as a plan to build one at the shuttered Lorton landfill is all but dead That’s according to the Washington Business Journal, which reported Thursday morning that Fairfax County officials have officially ended their review of the proposed “Fairfax Peak.” The project, announced in 2019 mountain coaster and other amenities at the now-shuttered landfill the peaks of which can be seen from eastern Prince William County Alpine-X, the McLean company behind Fairfax Peak, had until Dec. 31 to apply for a rezoning for the project. But it did not do so because of several challenges, Alpine-X CEO John Emery told the Washington Business Journal Fairfax County officials have ended their review of the company’s proposal but indicated they would be willing to review any future proposals it might provide Emery told the Washington Business Journal he remains committed to the project but its projected cost has ballooned to $500 million due to higher interest rates and its larger scope The project has evolved over the years from an indoor ski slope to a year-round snow sports venue and hotel Want to stay up to date on the best stories out of Prince William County? Sign up for the Prince William Times’ newly revamped daily newsletter, The JAM, online here Swishing down “Fairfax Peak” could be a reality in the not too distant future if a proposal … Stay up-to-date on the best stories about life in Prince William County with The JAM - Your News In Just A Minute newsletter Digital and Print Subscription memberships available The future of Prince William Times now depends on community support Your donation will help us continue to improve our journalism through in-depth local news coverage and expanded reader engagement Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: 2025 at 10:40 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A man is facing multiple charges after authorities said he crashed into several cars and tried to carjack three vehicles in an attempt to evade police VA — A man is facing multiple charges after authorities said he crashed into several cars and tried to carjack three vehicles in an attempt to evade police reckless driving and multiple weapon counts following the series of incidents that occurred near mile marker 163 on Interstate 95 in Fairfax County Virginia State Police said in a news release state police said a trooper observed a Hyundai Genesis pass him on the right shoulder of the interstate at a high rate of speed As the trooper maneuvered to try to stop the Hyundai the driver — later identified as Jackson — ran from his car and tried to enter two other vehicles without success When Jackson found a third vehicle with the passenger window rolled down police said he tried to enter the car through the window; however where he was treated for a collapsed lung and a broken back and neck a pistol and equipment to turn the gun into an automatic firearm Jackson could also face federal gun charges Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. and one person is in custody after a shooting Wednesday night in Lorton Officers responded to the 9800 block of Hagel Circle around 8:25 p.m Officers also found shell casings in the 9500 block of Hagel Circle The man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries One person was detained and is undergoing questioning The investigation into this incident is ongoing (7News) — A Lorton man received an 18-year prison sentence for sexually exploiting girls as young as nine on Snapchat according to the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia used the social media app to find and communicate with his victims from May 2021 to May 2024 Cardozo used pictures of a 16-year-old boy to catfish two 15-year-old girls He recorded the child sexual abuse material that he convinced the pair Cardozo was caught bringing two cellphones containing approximately 600 sexually explicit images and videos of minors into the United States at Dulles International Airport SEE ALSO | Local honey farm suffers major losses as 50 hives were vandalized in Stafford County Cardozo was later found to have more than 1,000 images and videos of child sexual material on five different electronic devices Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Acting Special Agent in Charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (ICE HSI) One of the world’s most popular brands for cold confections is targeting two Fairfax County neighborhoods Cold Stone Creamery which already offers eight locations across the county plans to open new stores in Lincolnia and Lorton according to the county’s permitting portal The forthcoming Lincolnia location, housed in the Pinecrest Plaza shopping center will fill a 1,720-square-foot space that formerly belonged to a dance studio A large Cold Stone Creamery sign has been installed on the facade above 6550I Little River Turnpike Signage denoting that the shop was “Coming Soon” is also posted in the window when exactly the location is expected to open the property manager of the shopping center According to the county’s permitting portal an interior demolition permit was issued on Feb A permit application to build out the storefront is currently under review by county officials The proposed Lorton location appears to be on a similar timeline An application for an interior alteration permit submitted on Feb 5 remains under review for the new location The forthcoming Lorton location will be in one of the storefronts at 8170 Silverbrook Road An email sent to a Cold Stone Creamery spokesperson went unanswered the ice cream parlor chain is best known for its customizable mix-ins allowing customers to combine any of the brand’s ice cream flavors with a multitude of toppings In Fairfax County, the brand currently offers locations in Burke, Fair Oaks, Huntington, Hybla Valley, Merrifield, Springfield and Reston. A shop is also in the works at Fairfax City’s Turnpike Shopping Center A gold refinery could soon call Lorton home, but the project, spearheaded by Eastman Minerals needs some help getting off the ground first The Tennessee-based company petitioned Fairfax County last Wednesday (Nov 13) for a special exemption to allow the refinery at 8532 Terminal Road where it will serve “national and international clients,” according to Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh land use planner Bernard Suchicital “The Applicant’s proposed special exception request will allow for the development of a metal refining operation that … will meet a demand for this use in Fairfax County and globally,” Suchicital, a former county employee The target property — a 3,000-square-foot warehouse within the Newington Business Center — is currently zoned for industrial uses While a metal-refining operation is permitted under specific criteria it requires a special exemption granted by the county’s Department of Planning and Development store and refine gold materials before exposing them to high heat — a process called “smelting” — before casting the liquid material into “desired forms” and cooling “The Applicant’s desired operation is to produce gold bullion of 99.9 percent purity “The final product is stored in secured containers until it is distributed to local financial institutions via secured delivery vehicles for storage until sold to customers.” The gold will be used to make “a variety of products,” including jewelry and “sensitive high-tech components used for computer and aerospace hardware,” according to the application Eastman would utilize equipment to mitigate pollution and emissions generated by the refinery and would only dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with federal “The Applicant will work with Fairfax County staff to provide information regarding the proposed facility and its operation to ensure all aspects of mitigation are being adequately addressed,” Suchicital wrote Expected to operate on weekdays from 9 a.m with three to four employees on site at any given time the refinery would be a “small-scale operation,” according to documents submitted with the application the company intends to grow its local operations in the future Eastman Chemical Company manufactures a range of materials It was once a subsidiary of Kodak before getting spun off into its own company in the 1990s The proposed gold refinery appears to be the company’s first location in Fairfax County though its subsidiary Eastman Performance Films has manufacturing sites in Martinsville and Fieldale More than a year after voting to organize into the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM) union representatives for Drummac employees who work on the Amtrak Auto Train Property in Lorton to highlight Drummac management’s stall tactics during negotiations SEE PHOTOS FROM THE INFORMATIONAL PICKET The informational picket took place in two shifts in the morning and afternoon aligning with the arrival and departure of the Auto Train one of Amtrak’s highest revenue-producing routes The picket drew attention from Virginia commuters and Amtrak customers as the union representatives handed out informational cards about the workers’ frustrations over stalled contract negotiations “These dedicated workers in Lorton brave weather conditions throughout the year to keep these trains running on schedule,” said TCU/IAM Organizing Director Sal Rodriguez “Drummac’s continued delays in fair negotiations do not give our members the respect and dignity they deserve Now is the time for the company to show their appreciation and negotiate a fair contract.” loading and unloading cars in the below-freezing temperature TCU/IAM representatives held signs calling for fair and competitive wages that match industry standards reasonable scheduling and pay for all required work and improved benefits and working conditions “Their offers on wages have not been fair,” said Matt Hollis “All these workers are asking for is a fair wage – something most Americans have recently won It’s time Drummac recognizes their worth with a contract that provides the wages they deserve.” Drummac employees are currently paid half the industry standard and have gone over a year without a raise With strong participation and community support Drummac workers will not give up until they secure the fair contract they deserve Alaskan Bush People star Rain Brown and her husband, Josiah Lorton, were arrested last week in Okanogan 22-year-old Rain– whose legal name is Merry Christmas Raindrop Brown– was charged with burglary in the first degree 33-year-old Josiah–to whom Rain revealed she was married in January– was arrested and charged with burglary in the first degree and malicious mischief in the first degree.  A post shared by Rain Lorton (@heroofkirrkwell) Rain and Josiah remained locked up until their April 14 court date it was determined that probable cause was found for Rain and Josiah’s cases to move forward According to People, details of the alleged incident that led to Rain and Josiah’s arrests have not been yet revealed Rain’s arrest comes less than a year after her brother Noah Brown and sister-in-law Rhain Brown requested a restraining order against her, asking for “protection from someone who has committed unlawful harassment.”  A post shared by Noah Brown (@noah_dc_brown) and that Rain be required to give up all firearms and be prohibited from obtaining more Noah also accused his sister of “using cocaine and meth and consuming alcohol,” and cited an incident in July 2022 when Rain allegedly threatened his life Noah claimed that the incident occurred while cameras were rolling for their family’s Discovery series.  Noah and Rhain’s temporary order was denied without a court hearing with the court explaining that “the petition lacks sufficient information and is unsupported by a properly [submitted] declaration.” The court went on to note that the wrong name had been listed on the order as Noah failed to submitted the declaration he stated he would Days after the restraining order request was filed, Rain hinted at the discourse on social media, telling followers she “didn’t give a flying f**k” about what anyone thinks of her. A post shared by Rain Lorton (@heroofkirrkwell) Rain has yet to comment on her recent arrest RELATED STORY: ‘Alaskan Bush People’ Star Bear Brown Gives Update on Mom Ami’s Health After She Was Hospitalized & Placed in Medically Induced Coma  The first picture of her at the top- you can see a track mark on her arm…. Is no one alarmed by the seemingly fact that he met her when she was underrage And the 11 year old difference while she is only 22 is also strange to me all of those kids saw what they parents had and hope for the same (maybe even the same amount of children remember the rat –I think rat– slippers?? these ‘kids’ were never socialized–they have no clue how to act in society–it is very sad!!! so many kids are now being home schooled and the lack of socialization will hurt them — hopefully not like this family Seems like Gabe and Byrd were the only normal ones She claimed she was saving cat hair to make a cat-shaped pillow Gabe suddenly started wearing eyeliner and singing off-key in local bars he did the same felony charges their late father was accused of but he seemed the most normal on the show *Merry Christmas Catherine Raindrop Brown 😉 Dang Rain all methed up and off the deep end Sounds like the legal intervention she needed New details regarding the March arrest of ‘Alaskan Bush People’ star Rain Brown and her husband reveal that the couple allegedly stole more than $170,000 in cash wine and gold coins from a family member of Josiah’s This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Apr 16, 2025Alaskan Bush People’s Rain Brown and her husband, Josiah Lorton, are in trouble with the law, according to records obtained by In Touch.  were arrested and charged with first-degree burglary and first-degree malicious mischief.  were booked in Okanogan County Jail in Washington on Friday before being released on their own recognizance the following Monday.  Related: Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson Hospitalized Amid Third Pregnancy who was arrested under her legal name Merry Christmas Kathryn Raindrop Brown they are expected to appear at a later scheduled court date.  the nature of the pair’s arrest is unclear Brown received an additional charge of second-degree criminal trespass.  Brown and Lorton began dating in December 2023 and have seemingly been going strong ever since “One of my favorite pictures of Josiah and I this was actually from a fan picture which just goes to show you never know when some of your favorite moments will be my rainbows 🌈 and always remember God loves you.”  Although a handful of the comments seemed weary of Brown and Lorton’s relationship Don't matter what anyone else thinks or says your love will keep you two strong together Don't let anyone break that connection,” one user gushed.  “Such a beautiful photo of the two of you I wish you two all the best and enjoy every minute together,” added another.  Brown made her reality TV debut on Alaskan Bush People in 2014 and the youngest member of her family.  Brown was on the Discovery Channel series for all 14 seasons until it was cancelled in 2022 Booz Allen Hamilton has expanded its Fairfax County footprint with the opening of an engineering facility in Lorton the 23,250-square-foot facility near Fort Belvoir is the Tysons-based consultant’s third flagship engineering facility joining the Pax River Mission Systems Integration Facility in California Lorton was chosen in part for its proximity to key government and military facilities at Fort Belvoir making it easy for Booz Allen to work with its clients when designing testing and training the technology it develops “Our newest flagship engineering facility in Lorton is poised to provide advanced technology exploration and system integration to meet the evolving needs of warfighters especially those operating at the tactical edge of the battlefield,” Booz Allen Senior Vice President Joel Dillon said in the release our goal is to reduce the time from development to deployment and help to accelerate mission success.” “Warfighter” is the company’s term for soldiers and other military service members The centerpiece of the Lorton Flagship Engineering Facility is a technology innovation hub called the Warfighter Applications and Rapid Prototyping Center (WARP-C) cybersecurity software and other kinds of tech Booz Allen’s website says its core areas of expertise include “directed energy” weapons and systems that provide precise location and timing data WARP-C features a high bay facility with reconfigurable space designed for testing acting as a modular system for rapid configuration WARP-C also features multiple specialized labs including spaces devoted to warfighter performance; robotics and autonomy; data and cyber; and material science all of which are purpose-built to enhance development The facility also houses a fully integrated modular data center with the capability for secure Founded in 1914 by management consultant Edwin Booz, Booz Allen Hamilton’s work has included helping design the Hubble Space Telescope establishing a “blueprint” for the Department of Homeland Security and advising on the NFL’s merger with the American Football League The company separated its commercial and government businesses in 2008 after getting acquired by the Carlyle Group, though the private equity firm ultimately sold its ownership stake in 2016 Reporting $10.7 billion in revenue for the year that ended March 31 Booz Allen now employs approximately 34,200 people around the world and has its headquarters at 8283 Greensboro Drive in Tysons Earlier this month, the consultant’s CEO, Horacio Rozanski, was named CEO of the Year for 2024 by the Washington Business Journal which described the company as “a backbone of the region’s economy” with “billions in government contracts.” A Maryland developer is looking to fit a new residential subdivision on eight acres in Lorton between Route 123 and Ox Road L&F Laurel Highlands LLC submitted a rezoning application to Fairfax County on Tuesday (Aug 27) proposing 23 new single-family homes on the mostly vacant land The development will require the consolidation of five lots and an increase in the zoning density from less than one unit to 2.86 dwelling units per acre Surrounded by other single-family home subdivisions most of the property is currently an empty meadow with trees but there are three existing houses that will be demolished if the development is approved Initially, Laurel Highland planned to build as many as 70 townhomes under an October 2022 site-specific plan amendment (SSPA) request the process that Fairfax County uses to consider land use changes for individual properties However, the developer scaled down its vision after “over a year” of discussions with the South County Federation a nonprofit organization that represents southeastern Fairfax County residents “The Applicant’s work with South County Federation led to the density and type of dwelling unit proposed with the distinct purpose of ‘matching’ the look feel and density of Cavanaugh Crossing subdivision which is located across Ox Road to the east of the Property,” McGuireWoods Senior Land Use Planner Lori Greenlief wrote in a statement of justification for the developer Laurel Highlands has proposed adding landscaping features a central open space intended for “passive recreation,” a playground at the southern tip of the site The subdivision will be linked internally by private streets with an entrance from Ox Road The project is not subject to the county’s affordable housing requirements, but a monetary contribution will be made to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund which is used to build and preserve affordable units The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors accepted the developer’s SSPA request and authorized staff on April 16, 2024 to develop a comprehensive plan amendment that would increase the allowed residential density for the properties at 9224 The plan amendment was designated as a “Tier 2” priority meaning county staff would start working on it after the developer submitted a rezoning application The application hasn’t been officially accepted for review yet A driver was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 near Lorton that brought the northbound lanes to a standstill this afternoon (Monday) According to the Virginia State Police, two drivers were traveling “at a high rate of speed” around 1 p.m. when one of them — the driver of a 2013 BMW 650I convertible — changed lanes and hit a third vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes E-Class near the 163-mile marker south of Lorton Road “The Mercedes then struck the guardrail and the driver of the BMW was ejected,” state police said in an update on Tuesday “The driver was then struck by the Mercedes.” was partially ejected and taken to a hospital with serious injuries Buckner and Williams weren’t wearing seatbelts “The crash remains under investigation,” the VSP said “The other vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed is being described as a dark colored Infinity sedan Fairfax Alerts sent out a notice about the crash at 1:21 p.m. warning drivers of delays with I-95 North closed All traffic except for trucks was diverted onto Richmond Highway (Route 1), though one left lane had reopened by 1:47 p.m., the Virginia Department of Transportation said on Twitter. As of 3:15 p.m., traffic backups still extended approximately 5 miles, according to VDOT’s traffic camera website Update #Lorton: one left lane of I-95 NB reopened. Expect continued delays or use alternate route. All vehicles except trucks can divert to Rt 1. #VaTraffic https://t.co/jNOI1AbNYE pic.twitter.com/8iuNYV5eOw — VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) December 16, 2024 — Dave Statter (@STATter911) December 16, 2024 Image via Statter911/Bluesky Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb, an Amazon company© 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc. Scattered thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening. Some may become severe with large hail and high winds. TRACK RADARDrivers rushed to hospital after 2-vehicle crash in Lorton (7News) — Two people were rushed to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Lorton early Thursday morning Officers with the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) responded to the crash at Gunston Cove Road and Sophia Road Police saidboth drivers were taken to the hospital Gunston Cove Road and Sophia Road are reopened to drivers Police said the cause of the incident is under investigation A Lorton man will spend most of the next two decades in federal prison after coercing young girls to create and send him sexually explicit content on social media Jose Alejandro Belmonte Cardozo, who pleaded guilty in November to one count of transporting child pornography, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison yesterday (Tuesday) by a judge in the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia The 31-year-old Belmonte Cardozo collected more than 1,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) across five different devices many of which were sent via Snapchat and saved locally which was collected over three years until Belmonte Cardozo’s arrest in May 2024 was discovered after he went through customs inspection at Dulles International Airport Belmonte Cardozo voluntarily provided the passcodes for his two cell phones to Customs and Border Protection agents who discovered multiple sexually explicit videos “When I escorted Belmonte out of Dulles he made a spontaneous statement that he was sorry for what he had on his phone and that we had to look at ‘that stuff’ on his iPhone,” Homeland Security special agent David Shuffelton wrote Belmonte used one Snapchat account to catfish two 15-year-old girls He then apparently recorded the sexually explicit content on his second phone Belmonte also convinced minors to create and send CSAM in exchange for admission to a phony group chat that he claimed to run During an interview with federal officials Belmonte claimed that the interactions helped him process his grandfather’s death “Belmonte said meeting people on Snapchat has helped him cope,” Shuffelton wrote “He acknowledged having ‘these things’ on his phone was a ‘mistake’ and that he was ‘sorry.'” Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Lorton; cherished daughter of the late Samuel D Devoted mother of Dena (John) Manor and Deedra (Michael) Morgan; loving grandmother of Michael Delaney and Jacob Krause; step-grandmother of Dustin (Sherrie) Hughes and Lizz (Sean) Dell; treasured great-grandmother of Kaitlynn Penny was a member of the Freewill Baptist church in O'Fallon She found immense joy in being a part of the Tuesday night prayer and bible study group Penny embraced life and cherished spending time with her family and friends Penny was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors After a nearly year-long delay, Bunnyman Brewing opened its second location at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton late last month The Fairfax-based brewery, which also operates a location in Burke just south of Royal Lake Park, officially launched its new outpost at 9514 Workhouse Way on June 29, coinciding with the Workhouse Arts Center’s Independence Day fireworks event “We opened at noon and had a ton of people show up,” owner and co-founder Sam Gray told FFXnow Gray had expected to open the location last fall but he noted that the building’s historical character and age led to “unforeseen delays.” “The historical significance and building characteristics led to some hurdles not expected early in the lease process,” he said the new outpost boasts more seating than its Burke counterpart and features a full kitchen with items like flatbreads The owners also plan to brew alcohol at the Lorton location initially at one-third of its potential capacity The name Bunnyman Brewing is inspired by the local legend of the “Bunny Man,” a mysterious (and completely fictional) asylum escapee who left behind a trail of gutted rabbits and humans Adding to the myth were reported sightings in the 1970s of a person in a white bunny suit who allegedly terrorized residents in the Kings Park West neighborhood Given the Workhouse Arts Center’s history as a prison Gray saw it as the perfect place to set up shop “We love this location,” he said “It fit right into our legend of the Bunnyman It’s a beautiful building and a great area we are hoping to have an awesome neighborhood that is proud to have us be a part of.” which has 18 different beers and other libations on tap is currently open from noon to 9 or 10 p.m. Gray and fellow owner and founder Eric Barrett plan to extend these hours and increase the number of days they are open as they introduce cafe offerings “As we up-staff and increase our business hours we will continue to provide a more varied food menu,” Gray said cider and slushes to our already extensive drink menu.” The complex boasts ample parking with over 800 spaces and the brewery is visible from Old Ox Road “Lots to do and see at the Workhouse area as well.” Travelers along the Interstate 95 corridor often think of driving or flying as their primary transportation choices but a robust rail network along the East Coast means trains are also an option for many journeys The Boston-Washington route is one of Amtrak's most popular the railroad also runs a unique service that caters to travelers who want to bring their car along as well The Auto Train runs every day from Lorton "This service provides a one-of-a-kind travel experience – skipping the hassles of driving over 800 miles on I-95 and instead riding the train with vehicles loaded on board," Amtrak spokesperson Kimberly Woods told USA TODAY It can be a great choice for travelers planning a longer trip The Auto Train runs every day between Lorton and Sanford with no intermediate stops Check-in for the train starts every day at 11:30 a.m for motorcycles and 2:30 for other vehicles Calling all passengers: Sign up for USA TODAY's Travel newsletter The Auto Train has two classes of service: standard coach seats with leg and footrests and first-class bedrooms of varying sizes The train also has a first-class dining car and a lounge for all passengers First-class passengers are entitled to priority boarding and complimentary dinner and breakfast Coach passengers receive a complimentary continental breakfast before arrival Coach fares for the Auto Train start at $95 per person each way for a coach seat or $255 for an extended vehicle like a minivan but the exact price varies by type and availability a roomette starts at $402 for one passenger and $589 for double occupancy The vehicle charges on that date are $255 for a standard and $295 for an extended vehicle Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY He is based in New York and you can reach him at zwichter@usatoday.com Brown and her husband Josiah Lorton were arrested for alleged burglary on Friday Fairfax County Economic Development Authority October 17 Talk of Tysons Booz Allen Hamilton and Fairfax County officials gathered to celebrate the opening of Booz Allen’s new Flagship Engineering Facility in the Lorton area of Fairfax County The 21,000-square-foot facility is home to the Warfighter Applications and Rapid Prototyping Center (WARP-C) and leads in advanced technology exploration and system integration to meet the evolving needs of warfighters “We’re excited to open the firm’s latest flagship engineering facility here in Lorton with the goal to help solve our clients’ most complex challenges and provide mission readiness for our warfighters across the globe,” said Joel Dillon senior vice president at Booz Allen. “This facility will serve as a vital resource for our regional clients and industry partners and foster collaboration and innovation for our local defense ecosystem.” the Lorton Flagship Engineering Facility is positioned to offer rapid reducing the time from development to deployment the facility recruits specialized talent in AI delivering cutting-edge solutions with unparalleled speed and precision “Congratulations to Booz Allen Hamilton for opening this mission-critical engineering facility in Lorton that uses emerging technologies to deliver innovative solutions for the developing needs of our military personnel,” said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C McKay. “Booz Allen has been an industry leader for over 100 years and we are proud to have this transformative company based in Fairfax County.” which is part of a network of Booz Allen’s flagship engineering centers designed to accelerate mission success boasts highly strategic features and capabilities: Fairfax County-headquartered Booz Allen has been an industry leader for 110 years and employs approximately 35,000 professionals Trusted to transform missions with the power of tomorrow’s technologies the company advances the nation’s most critical civil and invent where it is needed most—at the forefront of complex missions “As Booz Alen Hamilton expands its national tech innovation ecosystem I want to thank your leadership for their continued investment in Fairfax County We are humbled that Lorton has been chosen as the location for your next leading-edge engineering facility,” said Victor Hoskins president and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) “It continues to be a privilege and an honor to support Booz Allen’s incredible growth journey as you lead the development and deployment of emerging technologies that support critical missions vital for securing our nation.” Pictured at top:Pictured from left to right: Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck; Booz Allen Senior Vice President Joel Dillon; Booz Allen Global Defense Sector President Judi Dotson; Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C McKay; and Fairfax County Economic Development Authority President and CEO Victor Hoskins A truck driver from Lorton has been charged with reckless driving in the wake of a crash that has blocked I-64 in Henrico County all day the driver was going west in a tractor trailer on I-64 when the truck’s raised bed struck an overhead traffic sign around 9:36 a.m “The bed then separated from the cab of the truck and remained upright against the damaged sign,” the VSP said in a news release “The bed was removed from against the sign at approximately 11:00 a.m.” Traffic camera video captured by public safety watcher Dave Statter shows the truck driving with its apparently empty cargo bed raised at an incline The truck bed can then be seen standing nearly vertical against the overhead sign which has been bent in half with its support structure collapsing As of press time, westbound I-64 remained completely closed at I-295, creating approximately 6-mile-long traffic backups. Drivers are being diverted off the highway at Exit 205 into Quinton, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation’s traffic camera system. The VSP has identified the driver as a 62-year-old man from Lorton. No injuries were reported. “The crash remains under investigation,” the state police said. Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb was partially thrown from the car and suffered serious injuries The crash happened Monday afternoon at the 163 mile-marker as the two vehicles were northbound at a high rate of speed and Buckner was ejected and hit by the Mercedes Authorities have not released the name of the Mercedes driver The other vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed was described as a dark-colored Infinity sedan 2024 at 2:41 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Occoquan/Lorton episode of "If You Lived Here" will debut on PBS affiliate station WETA on Nov VA — Occoquan and its northern neighbor Lorton take the spotlight during an episode of a PBS affiliate's show airing Monday The premiere of the Occoquan/Lorton episode of WETA's "If You Lived Here" will be aired on Monday at 8 p.m "If You Lived Here" is a 30-minute show highlighting real estate properties at different price points The Occoquan/Lorton episode looks at three different homes with a local realtor It also provides background on local landmarks including the Workhouse Art Center and the Town of Occoquan which dates back to the Doeg Native Americans and the first house being built in 1758 by John Ballendine Other communities featured on this season of "If You Lived Here" are Burke Fairfax and South Arlington in Virginia; Cleveland Park This season on "If You Lived Here," Jennifer (Jen) Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans took over hosting from former Emmy-winning hosts Christine Louise and the late John Begeny starred in Netflix's House of Cards as Robin Wright's assistant and has performed with regional theater companies and starred in short films who grew up in DC's Hillcrest neighborhood and was a licensed real estate agent is an instructor at the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and has been part of films and theater productions The show will be aired on the WETA station and will be available online following the premiere Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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