Labor Day weekend is almost here. Before you soak in the last summer rays before leaf-gathering season arrives 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:
- Trash troubles persist in Fairfax County, with residents reporting missed pick-ups
- Vienna Police cite pickleball players for making racket at Glyndon Park
- Naked man accosts woman on W&OD Trail in Reston, may be involved in other exposure incidents
- New space center in Reston to take off at local public viewing of NASA’s historic moon mission
- FCPD seeks help identifying suspect in attempted abduction, assaults on W&OD Trail
- Reconstruction of Baron Cameron Avenue intersection underway
- UPDATED: Bystander helped detain suspect in Hybla Valley fatal shooting
- Fairfax County Public Library board sticks by materials selection policy
- Fairfax medical cannabis dispensary will open this week near GMU
- Fairfax Wawa will open its doors this week, bringing free coffee for all
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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