CIA Contractor Arrested + EV Charging Hike + Massage Parlor Death + Rosslyn Survey: VA Bus

A CIA contractor charged with leaking classified information to his journalist girlfriend, higher electric vehicle charging prices in Arlington County, an investigation into a massage parlor death as a possible homicide and a survey showing strong satisfaction among Rosslyn residents lead this roundup of NoVA business and community news.

Other developments across NoVA and VA include a $15 million donation prompting George Mason University to rename its nursing school, the planned elimination of a Fredericksburg commuter bus service and a record fundraising effort benefiting working families in Loudoun County.

CIA Contractor Charged With Leaking Classified Info To Journalist Girlfriend

A CIA contractor is accused of sharing classified intelligence with his journalist girlfriend for articles published on Substack, according to federal court filings. Ian A. Brinksman, 42, was arrested and charged with unlawfully transmitting national defense information. The allegations have not been proven in court.

NoVA County Increases Prices For Electric Vehicle Charging

Arlington County Board members unanimously approved an increase in electric vehicle charging fees. Starting in November, the rate at county charging stations will rise from 17.4 cents to 30 cents per kilowatt-hour. Officials said the increase will help cover costs and support expansion of the charging program.

Massage Parlor Death Under Investigation As Possible Homicide: Report

Authorities are investigating a death at a massage parlor as a possible homicide, according to a report.

85% Of Residents Polled Would Recommend Living In This VA Town

A 2026 survey found that 85 percent of residents polled would recommend living in Rosslyn. Respondents also expressed interest in additional restaurants, grocery stores and gathering spaces.

Drug Take Back Day Collects More Than 1,000 Pounds Of Medication

A Drug Take Back Day collection effort resulted in more than 1,000 pounds of medication being turned in. The initiative aims to prevent accidental poisoning, overdoses and prescription drug misuse.

GMU To Rename Nursing School After $15 Million Donation

George Mason University plans to rename its nursing school following a $15 million donation.

VA City To End Idlewild VRE Bus Service In November

Fredericksburg plans to discontinue its Idlewild Virginia Railway Express bus service in November, affecting commuters who use the service.

United Way Raises Record Amount For NoVA Community's Working Poor Families

A United Way fundraising effort raised a record amount to support working families experiencing financial hardship in Loudoun County.

Halloween Candy Buyback To Benefit Children's National, U.S. Troops

A Halloween candy buyback program in Reston will benefit Children's National and U.S. troops.

Legal Concerns

• Alexandria Weighs Changes To City Jail As Costs Rise, Population Falls
• Loudoun Groups File VA Supreme Court Appeals Of Golden To Mars Transmission Line

Land Use And Development

• Nearly 375 New Apartments Planned For Old Town
• New Old Town Apartment Community Now Pre-Leasing, Move-In Expected In December

Coming Soon

• New PVOLVE Fitness Studio In Tysons To Offer Low-Impact Workouts
• New Cafe Coming To Old Town Waterfront Area
• Nando's PERi-PERi Opening New Fairfax Restaurant, Offering Free Chicken To First 500 Guests
• Aerospace Company Auria To Establish East Coast Headquarters In Reston