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Washington Post
3 days ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
Rain, flooding prompt rescues in Montgomery, Fairfax counties
With a month's worth of rain concentrated in a brief hour or two, creeks, streams and storm drains were overwhelmed Saturday in parts of the Washington area, forcing authorities to close roads and make rescues amid the fast-rising water. The heaviest rain appeared to be concentrated in lower Montgomery County, and adjoining parts of the District, Prince George's County in Maryland, and Fairfax County in Virginia. Rain fell elsewhere, but with lesser intensity.
New York Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- New York Times
Heavy Rains in Washington Area Flood Roads and Prompt Water Rescues
Torrential rain in parts of the Washington, D.C., area on Saturday led to flash flooding and prompted water rescues in Maryland and Virginia, the authorities said. More than five inches of rain fell in some densely populated Washington suburbs like Silver Spring on Saturday. Several major roads in Montgomery, Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties in Maryland, as well as in Fairfax County in Virginia, were impassable on Saturday evening. In northwest Washington, D.C., parked cars were inundated with floodwaters. Emergency crews across Montgomery County rescued dozens of people on Saturday, including from cars stranded in several feet of water, after receiving dozens of calls, said Pete Piringer, a spokesman for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Flood sensors indicated that Sligo Creek, which runs through Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland and parts of Washington, rose 10 feet in 30 minutes on Saturday evening, Mr. Piringer said. In Great Falls, Va., about 17 miles from Washington, emergency crews rescued seven people from a car trapped in swift-moving water, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. No injuries were reported in connection to that rescue, the department said. Severe storms had mostly cleared out of the area by 9 p.m., with an isolated shower still expected in some areas. Flood warnings, which are less severe than flash flood warnings, were in effect late Saturday for parts of the region, including southern Montgomery County, northern Fairfax County and parts of the capital.
Washington Post
13-07-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
Storms drench spots on hot, humid D.C. Saturday
Drama, spectacle and fast-flowing water all arrived in parts of the Washington region Saturday as the heat and humidity of a sultry mid-July afternoon became the ingredients of thunderstorms, deluges and downpours. Flash flooding occurred in Prince William and Fairfax counties in Virginia, and in Montgomery County in Maryland, according to first reports reaching the National Weather Service. Water overran roads. Trees toppled in spots.
Washington Post
06-07-2025
- Washington Post
Teenage driver owes $2.4 million in crash that killed two schoolmates
A Fairfax County jury has written a final chapter to the horrific car crash that killed two Oakton High School students as they walked away from school in June 2022, awarding $2.4 million to the parents of 15-year-old Leeyan Hanjia Yan in a civil suit. The case pinned responsibility on both the unlicensed 18-year-old driver and his father, who gave him a new BMW.
Globe and Mail
03-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Stratos Solutions Inc. Expands Headquarters, Deepens Roots in Fairfax County
Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 3, 2025) - Stratos Solutions Inc., an employee-owned professional technical services company supporting the U.S. intelligence community, will invest $1.58 million to expand its headquarters operations into a newly-acquired 5,000-square-foot space at 14840 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly. The project will create 28 jobs. "Stratos Solutions Inc. is proud to deepen our roots in Fairfax County, where we founded our headquarters and have maintained our headquarters for over 20 years," said Kevin Pratt, Chief Executive Officer of Stratos Solutions Inc. "This expansion reflects both our continued growth and our enduring commitment to supporting the missions of the U.S. intelligence community. We are excited to invest in our future here-adding new jobs, expanding our footprint and continuing to deliver the highest caliber of technical and advisory services alongside our trusted partners in the Commonwealth of Virginia." Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Fairfax County since its founding, Stratos Solutions specializes in delivering agile, mission-focused solutions across concept development, program planning and system delivery. With a team of seasoned professionals - 80% of whom possess field operations and mission experience - the company supports critical national security objectives. "We are excited that Stratos Solutions, Inc. is expanding their corporate headquarters and thank them for decades of commitment to our community," said Jeffrey C. McKay, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors."Stratos Solutions' groundbreaking work exemplifies the mission-driven excellence that defines the Fairfax County community and inspires economic growth in our region." Stratos Solutions continues to drive mission success and client value through innovation, global collaboration, and a people-first culture. It has grown to an industry leader with 80 employees and a 15-year retention rate of 96%. "It is an honor to celebrate the success of Stratos Solutions Inc. as they expand their headquarters here in Fairfax County," said Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority."The company's long-standing presence and continued investment in our community is a powerful testament to the value of growing in a place that champions innovation, purpose and performance." Fairfax County Economic Development Authority worked with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) to secure the project for Fairfax County and Virginia. VEDP will support Stratos Solutions Inc.'s job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, which provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs to support employee recruitment and training activities. As a business incentive supporting economic development, VJIP reduces the human resource costs of new and expanding companies. "Stratos Solutions Inc.'s expansion in Fairfax County reflects the strength of Virginia's national security and intelligence ecosystem," said Governor Glenn Youngkin."With a commitment to excellence and a legacy of service to the U.S. intelligence community, Stratos is exactly the type of company we want growing here in the Commonwealth. I applaud their decision to invest in new space, create high-quality jobs and continue advancing critical missions from right here in Virginia." Cannot view this video? Visit: FCEDA promotes Fairfax County as one of the world's top locations for business and talent, and offers site location and business development assistance, and connections with county and state government agencies, to help companies locate and expand in Fairfax County. FCEDA is headquartered in Tysons, Fairfax County's largest business district, and maintains offices in key global business centers: Bangalore/Mumbai, Berlin, London, Los Angeles and Seoul. For more information about FCEDA, visit or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. To view the source version of this press release, please visit
