🌱 Police Executive Research Forum Reviewing PD + New GM At The Ritz

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Kaytlyn Mroz, your host of the Tysons Corner Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening in our community today.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny; windy, milder. High: 54 Low: 33.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 59 Low: 36.
• Monday: Mild with clouds and sun. High: 62 Low: 47.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, windy and mild. High: 65 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Tysons Corner:

1. Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) will review incidents in which Fairfax County police officers fired their guns since the beginning of 2021. PERF is an independent research organization focused on policing and will examine cases in detail to identify patterns and deficiencies. They will also provide guidance on foot pursuit policy based on policies used by law enforcement agencies nationwide. (WRIC ABC 8News)
2. Olivier Lau has been appointed as the new general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. Lau, who has almost 20 years of experience in hospitality, will be responsible for overseeing The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown, Washington D.C. as well. Area Managing Director, Luxury Operations, U.S. Eastern Region, for Marriott International, John Harper, said, "His depth of experience across luxury hotels is an excellent fit to inspire, motivate and guide our team to continued success." (Hotel News Resource)
3. Candytopia is coming to Tysons Corner Center in mid-March, offering visitors an interactive candy-themed experience with plenty of Instagram-worthy moments. The pop-up exhibit features rooms with unique themes, including a candy art gallery, candy confetti room, and a marshmallow pit. More information about the Candytopia experience is available here. (Patch)

This weekend in Tysons Corner:

Saturday, March 4

• FREE Master Cardio Dance Class At Pure Fitness Tysons Corner (8:00 AM)

Sunday, March 5

• Weekend Wind Down Yoga At Equinox Tysons Corner (3:30 PM)

Monday, March 6

• Photo Skills: Editing On iPhone At Apple Tysons Corner (3:30 PM)

Wednesday, March 8

• Storytime With Sally At Barnes & Noble (11:00 AM)

Thursday, March 9

• How The Light Gets In At 1st Stage Theater (7:30 PM)

Friday, March 10

• Feel The Vision - A Reggae Music Journey At Capital One Hall (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Tysons Corner area at the link! (Tysons Corner Patch)
• Have you visited Bushel and Barrel at Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner? The hotel bar has the perfect ambiance for a special date night or an after-work happy hour. (Dogwood)
• The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is hiring an animal care manager and a customer care manager. Learn more about the positions here. (Fairfax County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— Kaytlyn Mroz

About me: Kaytlyn Mroz is a copywriter at Lightning Media Partners – a content creation agency. She is a Rowan University graduate where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in writing. Outside of work, Kaytlyn is a dog mom to a boglen terrier named Finn and a golden retriever named Willow.