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Most-read Fairfax County stories of the week: May 30-June 3

The sun is out on Lake Audubon in Reston (photo by Marjorie Copson)

The weekend is almost here. Before you start saving up for your next visit to the gas pump or head to bed for some much-needed sleep, let’s revisit the past week of news in Fairfax County.

Here are the 10 most-read stories on FFXnow this week:

  1. UPDATED: Man found dead in wooded area of Reston, police say
  2. After 17 years, Rubino’s Pizzeria closes at Herndon’s Clock Tower Plaza
  3. FCPD identifies man found dead in Reston, as homicide investigation gets underway
  4. Vienna Police: Citizens report bomb threat at bank, hot tub nudity
  5. MidnighTreats brings giant cookies to Reston’s Plaza America, opening new shop
  6. Morning Poll: Have you watched the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial?
  7. FCPD: Man tried to bribe police after allegedly exposing himself in Tysons
  8. Another Reston Association board member resigns after election
  9. Vienna police to crack down on stop sign violations
  10. Proposed ski resort with gondola in Lorton could take step forward this year

Ideas for potential stories can be sent to news@ffxnow.com or submitted as an anonymous tip. Photos of scenes from around the county are welcome too, with credit always given to the photographer.

Feel free to discuss these topics, your weekend plans, or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below. Have a great weekend, Fairfax County!

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Morning Notes

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