The weekend is almost here. Before you dig into your summer reading list 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:
- Silver Line Phase 2 contractor eyes potential completion date
- One injured in Herndon shooting on Sunday
- UPDATED: Two women, man found dead barricaded inside apartment room in Fair Lakes, police say
- UPDATED: Two Oakton High students die after teen driver crashes into SUV, pedestrians and utility pole
- County seeks to acquire land for new road near Capital One site in Tysons
- Community rallies for fundraisers to help families of Oakton High students killed in crash
- Community center, skyparks planned for all-affordable housing high-rises in Tysons
- Campus Commons developer could give county $1.7M to fix dangerous pedestrian crossing at Wiehle Avenue
- Silver Line extension opening date pushed once again to summer 2022
- Big changes, building shuffle proposed for final piece of Herndon’s Arrowbrook Centre
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!
Recent Stories
Good Tuesday 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…
A counselor at Glasgow Middle School in Lincolnia is facing criminal charges after he allegedly head-butted an 11-year-old student last week.
Vienna is considering several options to improve parking availability along its commercial corridor. At a conference session on April 15, the Vienna Town Council reviewed recommendations to its update zoning…
The Town of Herndon is getting a new director of economic development. Marc G. Smith will assume the position starting on May 13, the town announced today (Tuesday). He will…
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Still planning for summer camps? Check out the great variety of art projects and fun teachers at Art House 7 in Arlington. We have morning, midday, and afternoon weekly camps for ages 5-13. Among our themes: Clay Creations; Animals Around the World; Arts & Crafts; Draw, Paint & Sculpt Faces & Animals; Drawing & Printmaking. We’ve recently added PaperPalooza (paper making and bookmaking) and Jewelry camps. You can see all our listings on our website.
Art House 7 has been a haven for artists of all ages since 2015, offering classes, camps, and workshops. We’re located on Langston Blvd. near the Lee Harrison Shopping Center. We have an ample 2-story studio, and plenty of free parking.
Weekly camps at Art House 7
– June 17-Aug. 9
– Camp times: 9-11am, 11am-2pm, 2:30-4:30pm
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Encore Creativity for Older Adults at Capital One Hall
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