Janitor Gifted Car, Crossing Guards, Meals Tax: Top News Of 2024 In Vienna

VIENNA, VA — There was plenty of news Vienna Patch readers were following in 2024, from feel-good stories and sports updates to business and local government news.

Local government took the spotlight, between a new Town Council being sworn in and considerations of a temporary meals tax hike to discussions about maintaining crossing guard coverage in town. Library renovations are nearing as the town and county advanced approvals and a new name for the library. Casino opposition remains one of the town's legislative requests on the state level.

In business news, Vienna welcomed new spots like Call Your Mother Deli, Evelyn Rose, Carnegie Diner and Terra's Ice Cream, Coffee, & Sweets and said farwell to Bazin's on Church, Skorpio's Maggio's Greek Family Restaurant, MidnighTreats and Mixx Delight. Plus, Taco Bamba's chef announced plans to open Electric Bull, a steakhouse, next year.

Other top stories included students surprising a high school janitor with his own car, students experienced a solar eclipse, a Vienna Little League team again got close to the Little League World Series, and local high school alumnus Ilia Malinin continues to set records in figure skating.

See top stories by category below. Be sure to subscribe to Vienna Patch to get free news alerts and a daily newsletter to stay up to date with Vienna news in 2025.

Police and Fire

• Hit-And-Run Of Pedestrian Leads To Charge In Vienna
• Teen Driver Charged In Oakton Crash Killing Vienna Resident
• Illegal Street Racers In Fairfax Co. Have Been Caught: Police
• Vienna Man Who Faked Obituary Makes Illegal Ricin Guilty Plea
• Vienna's Stop Sign Enforcement Yields Hundreds Of Citations
• Child Porn Case Involving Madison HS Student Investigated: Records
• 'Homophobic Rant' Targets Vienna Restaurant Hawk & Griffin's Pride Flags: Report
• Sex Crime With 6-Year-Old Victim In Merrifield Leads To Arrest
• Robbery Of Mail Carrier In Vienna Prompts Charges For 2 People

Business

• Taco Bamba Chef To Open Electric Bull, A Steakhouse, In Vienna
• Local Bagel Favorite Call Your Mother Deli Opens Vienna Location
• Mixx Delight Plans To Relocate, Current Vienna Location To Close
• Citibank Opening In Former Noodles & Company Space In Vienna
• Gluten-Free Dessert Shop In Vienna Area Plans Grand Opening
• Free Coffee For Year For First 100 At Dunkin' Grand Reopening In Vienna
• Café De Vienna Hosts Ribbon Cutting After First Year In Business
• MidnighTreats To Close Vienna Location, Another NoVA Location Opening
• Yalla Pita Opens In Permanent Location After Vienna Food Truck
• Pure Green Vienna To Bring Its Superfood Menu To Town
• Bazin's On Church Sold, Will Remain Restaurant With New Owners
• Evelyn Rose, Replacement For Bazin's On Church, Holding Ribbon Cutting In Vienna
• Vienna's 2 Paths Training Offers Personalized Training For Athletes
• Vienna Family-Run Restaurant Owners Say Farewell, New Owners Expected
• New Company Headquarters Opens Near Dunn Loring Metro
• Pizza Vienna Slices Up Fresh Ingredients, Community Spirit
• Vienna Area Restaurants Honored With Wine Spectator Award
• Vivi Bubble Tea Hosting Vienna Grand Opening With Specials, Giveaways
• Teacher Turns Floral Design Into Business Based In Vienna
• Composting Pilot Program Launched At Vienna Farmers Market To Gauge Interest
• Vienna's Yellow Diner Sold To New York-Based Carnegie Diner: Report
• Vienna Restaurant Makes Best New Dining List By Post Food Critic
• Wag N’ Wash Plans Grand Opening Of Vienna Location With Freebies, Activities
• Vienna's Legends Wrestling Club Supports Sport As Nonprofit
• Japanese Grocery Market To Open In Old Retail Location At Tysons 3
• Korean Fried Chicken Franchise Bb.q Chicken Opens Vienna Area Location
• Zero Waste Store In Vienna Takes To Heart Earth Day 'Planet vs. Plastics' Theme
• Vienna Farmers Market Sees Record Vendor Participation In 2024
• Nozzo Pazzo Brings Taste Of Italy With Deli Goods To Vienna
• Prosecutor-Turned-Real Estate Agent Works In Competitive Northern Virginia Market
• Sports Consultant Helps DC Area High School Athletes Get Recruited
• Woman-Owned Craving For Chocolate Finds Niche In Luxury Gifts
• Akai Tori Ramen & Yakitori To Close After 1 Year In Vienna
• Shake Shack To Open Standalone Pike 7 Plaza Location In Tysons
• Longstanding Vienna Inn Gears Up For 64th Anniversary
• Vienna Resident Moves Dental Practice Back To Town
• From Mainstays To Closed Eateries, Readers Share Favorite Restaurants In Vienna
• Locally-Owned Spots Shine As Best New Restaurants In Vienna

Local Government

• Mayor, New 2024 Vienna Town Council Sworn In At Same Time
• Temporary Meals Tax Proposal Deferred Again By Vienna Council
• Majority Oppose Temporary Vienna Meals Tax Proposal In Patch Survey
• Vienna-Based Credit Union Offers Interest-Free Financing For Pool, Fitness Center Design
• Vienna Annex Property Demolition To Start As Long-Term Uses Evaluated
• Vienna Proposed Crossing Guard Elimination: Town, County Officials React
• Crossing Guard Coverage Options In Fairfax County Presented To Board After Pushback
• 3-Cent Real Estate Tax Increase In Approved Fairfax County Budget
• Casino Bill's Delay To 2025 Praised By Vienna Town Council
• Make Casino Opposition Priority: Vienna Mayor To Fairfax Supervisors
• 11th Congressional District Rep. Gerry Connolly Shares Cancer Diagnosis
• Patrick Henry Library To Be Renamed Honoring Family's Role In Integrated Library
• Vienna's Library Renovations Set For 2025, Temporary Location Identified
• Final Major Approvals Granted To Vienna Library Project: Report
• Vienna's Approved Budget Includes Same Real Estate Tax Rate
• Fairfax City Economic Development Official To Lead Vienna's Economic Development
• Vienna's First Economic Development Director To Leave For New Role
• Accessory Living Units Policy Approved By Vienna Town Council
• New Public Works Director Takes Reigns In Vienna
• Traffic, Affordability Remain Key Concerns In Vienna Town Survey
• Viva Vienna's 40th Anniversary Honored By Town Council, County Board
• Tree Canopy Requirements Updated In Vienna To Address Declining Trees
• Vienna Town Hall First Floor Renovation Heading To Design
• Vienna Joins Latest Opioid-Related Class Action Settlement

Schools

• Janitor Surprised With Dream Car After Madison High School Students' Fundraiser
• 1 Point Is Difference In Madison Football's Defeat In State Championship Game
• 'Over The Moon Excited': Students Witness Partial Solar Eclipse At Vienna School
• Vienna's Ilia Malinin Wins Second U.S. Championship, Completes Quadruple Axle
• Vienna's Ilia Malinin Sets New Record Score, Wins World Championship
• First Female NFL Coach, Obama Official, More Alumni Join FCPS Hall Of Fame
• Seniors At Vienna Schools Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
• Vienna Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
• 3 Students From Vienna Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships
• Vienna Students In First Round Of 2024 National Merit Scholarship Winners
• Madison Graduate Wins With Rowing Team At Henley Women’s Regatta
• Madison High School Student Writes Book To Help Popularize Cricket
• Madison, Oakton High Schools Snag Cappies Awards, Tony's Of High School Theater
• Stenwood Elementary To Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Transportation

• W&OD Trail's 50th Anniversary To Be Recognized In Vienna
• 10 New Speed Cameras Locations Announced In Fairfax County, 40 More Planned
• Third Lane In Each Direction Opens On Part Of Leesburg Pike: VDOT
• Bridge From W&OD Trail To Freeman Store Restored In Vienna

More Local

• Vienna Food Packing Effort Provides 2,500 Pounds Of Food To Food For Others
• Office-Turned-Christmas Wonderland In Vienna Features 20 Themed Christmas Trees
• NoVA Author Shares Family Tradition In New Children's Book
• Supply Drive For Hurricane Helene Victims Organized By Vienna Church
• Fairfax County Mom's Book Helps Kids Learn About Diwali
• Light Pollution Harms Migrating Birds In Northern Virginia, Advocates Say
• Vienna Veterinary Center Helps Sheriff's Office Dog Recover From Cancer
• Vienna Little League Team Finishes Strong Season As Southeast Regional Runner-Up
• Rustic Love Public Art Brings Heart To Fundraising In Vienna
• Retired Broadcaster In Vienna Finds New Passion As Pickleball Instructor
• Vienna Church Provides Prom To Remember For People With Disabilities
• Lottery Ticket Given By Son Wins Vienna Woman $1 Million
• Vienna Church's 32-Year English Learner Class Program To Be Celebrated
• Vienna Teen Center To Organize Care Packages For Military