Around Town

Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 24, 2026.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  • UPDATED: Child riding e-scooter killed in Herndon-area crash (17486 views)
  • BREAKING: Special education teacher at McLean school charged with assaulting student (10919 views)
  • Chantilly man found not guilty due to insanity in Reston gym shooting (9022 views)
  • JUST IN: Eataly officially confirms Tysons Corner Center store (8862 views)
  • Herndon, Fairfax City saw largest apartment rent drops in D.C. region last month (6273 views)
  • Townhouse development on Bowman House tract in Reston wins final approval (6103 views)
  • Bailey’s Crossroads pastor accused of sending explicit images to teen (5758 views)
  • Owner seeks help to save Reston’s historic Wiehle House after storm damage (5563 views)
  • Alta Strada closing after nearly a decade at the Mosaic District (4542 views)
  • Fairfax board seeks timeline for anticipated vehicle noise monitoring pilot (4323 views)
  • Man charged with spree of thefts from vehicles across Fairfax, Falls Church (4200 views)
  • Ornery Beer Company to close Fairfax City pub, keep Herndon location (3874 views)
  • Vienna’s Clarity to open second restaurant in Reston tomorrow (3425 views)
  • 📅 Upcoming events

    Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

    Here are the events planned for Sunday:

    🌤️ Saturday’s forecast

    The weather will be partly sunny, with a high near 82°F, accompanied by an east wind at 3 to 5 mph. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 65°F and a light southeast wind. See more from Weather.gov.

    🌅 Tonight’s sunset

    The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

    We hope you have a great weekend! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋


    Countywide

    By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press

    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia, the world’s largest data center hub, has released a long-delayed study that examined the state’s eastern region groundwater supply and the resource-hungry industry’s possible impact on it, finding declines are likely in a critical aquifer due to population growth and industrial use, and urging stricter regulations.


    News

    A man who pleaded guilty to raping a high school friend and then hiding her body in a wooded area of Springfield will spend the next seven decades in prison.

    Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Frieden sentenced Terence Bridgett Jr. today (Friday) to more than two life terms in prison today, suspending all but 70 years, Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced.


    News

    Fairfax County police are emphasizing safety after a fatal collision between a 9-year-old boy riding an electric scooter and a minivan in Herndon’s Highland Mews neighborhood last night (July 23).

    The driver of a 2012 Honda Odyssey had just turned left from Highland Mews Court into a parking area in the 3000 block of Madden Court, when the child struck the vehicle’s rear on the passenger side, the Fairfax County Police Department said during a press conference today (July 24).


    Event

    Flowers, Fine Art & Fashion is an immersive cultural experience presented by People of The Garden LLC, where nature, creativity, and modest couture converge in a breathtaking indoor garden setting.

    Guests will journey through a living landscape featuring dramatic floral installations, botanical art, and a one-of-a-kind rectangular runway designed around lush greenery and sculptural plantings. Throughout the evening, attendees will experience a curated runway presentation showcasing modest fashion designers, alongside original fine art, artisan vendors, and interactive floral experiences.


    Around Town

    When the Broadway hit “Dear Evan Hansen” opens tonight (Friday) at South Lakes High School in Reston, it will represent more than the launch of a new show.

    For some students and recent graduates of Fairfax County Public Schools, the performance marks their debut in a true community theater setting, thanks to a new partnership with the Reston Community Players (RCP).


    News

    Head’s up to Fairfax County travelers: Metro rides into D.C. might take longer than usual this weekend due to planned track work.

    Orange Line trains will single track between the Vienna and West Falls Church stations tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday (July 26), the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced earlier this week.


    Opinion

    Whether you’re looking for a routine eye exam or more intensive care, there are optometrists and ophthalmologists working in Fairfax County who can see to your ocular needs.

    Here are the nominees for “Best Eye Doctor in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Did we miss your favorite doctor below? Write them in!

    Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7.

    Voting for Best Chiropractors in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, July 31 at 8:30 a.m.

    Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Races for Runners in Fairfax County. The results are now official:

    1. Run Thru Reston Half Marathon & 5K
    2. Friends of Reston Fall 5K
    3. Reston Triathlon

    Around Town

    The Japanese department store Teso Life plans to open a new store in Seven Corners.

    Fairfax County planning documents show the retailer has applied to renovate the space at 6164 Arlington Blvd in a building formerly occupied by CVS inside the Willston 1 Centre.


    News

    Residents of Reston and the Vienna area will soon have their interests represented by a new face on the Fairfax County Planning Commission.

    Hunter Mill District Commissioner John Carter announced Wednesday (July 22) that he is retiring, making that his last meeting after almost nine years on the body charged with making land use and development-related recommendations to the county’s Board of Supervisors.