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 five most-read stories on FFXnow this week:
- North Carolina truck driver killed in I-495 crash
- Hiring underway ahead of Wegman’s 2023 opening in Reston
- County board approves preferred path for Soapstone Connector in Reston
- Inova gets green light for new Springfield hospital from Fairfax County
- Fast-casual Indian restaurant to open in the Town of Herndon
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
Students were evacuated from West Potomac High School this morning (Wednesday) in response to a potential bomb threat. The threat came in by phone from an unknown number, the Fairfax…
The Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) has fired an employee after she got arrested for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a teenager. Zoha Sultan,…
Clifton Family Mourns Sons Killed in Fire — “When Fairfax County firefighters found two boys inside a fiery Virginia house earlier this month, 6-year-old William was shielding his younger brother,…
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…
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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.
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Encore Creativity for Older Adults at Capital One Hall
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Dream, Design, Build: Home Expo 2024
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