🌱 Restaurant Week Next Week + Fairfax Connector Free Ride Age Change

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Windy and not as cool. High: 55 Low: 32.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 60 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Fairfax City today:

1. One of the best weeks of the year is right around the corner – Restaurant Week in Fairfax is running from Mar. 6-12! The lineup features over 20 popular restaurants through Fairfax City for your enjoyment. A different cuisine for any occasion, family meals, date night, or just because, all for a discounted rate. (Reston Now)
2. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is looking to extend free bus fare for the Fairfax Connector for children under the age of 12 in the next coming weeks. The department is hoping the higher age of free travel will remove barriers for parents/guardians to travel as well as acclimate younger children to public transportation. FCDOT is gathering feedback until next Friday and the policy change will be presented to the Board of Supervisors on Apr. 11. If approved, the change will take effect on Apr. 30. (Reston Now)
3. After a long journey towards justice, Yohannes Nessibu was found guilty by a jury on Thursday for voluntary manslaughter in 2016 and will face life in prison when he is sentenced on Jun. 16. Nessibu was part of an incident where a drug exchange resulted in a dispute over money and he shot the seller in the head twice and the other member of the exchange later that night. Nessibu fled the country to Ethiopia where he remained until he was extradited in 2019 to answer for his crimes. Now with Nessibu being found guilty of the first-degree murder of the other individual in a previous trial, it is hopeful families can begin to seek closure for their lost ones. (WTOP)

Today and tomorrow in Fairfax City:

Saturday, March 4

• The Night Knights - De Laski Performing Arts (11:00 AM)
• Art Demonstration Series - 10560 Main St., Suite LL-12 (3:30 PM)

Sunday, March 5

• Annual National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show - Center For The Arts (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The month of March has several birthdays for the amazing K-9s on the Fairfax County police force! Yesterday was Ponce's 6th birthday, we thank him for all he has contributed to the force and will continue to do for the team. (Fairfax County Police Department via Facebook)
• The Fairfax County Police Department wants to thank Bucknell Elementary School for welcoming one of their own to read to the students for National Read Across America Day. Officer Watts was honored to have the opportunity to read one of her daughter's favorite books. (Fairfax County Police Department via Facebook)
• Yesterday was National Day of Unplugging, a reminder for all to remain focused when driving, whether you see an accident or something going on with your phone. Taking care of yourself and others on the road should be a priority, don't drive distracted. (Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Master Singers of VA Presents Sing Her Song (March 4)
• The DC Big Flea March 4-5th (March 5)
• Last Chance for DIAGNOSED (March 5)
• PWLT Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (March 10)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll be back in your inbox soon with another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.