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Most-read Fairfax County stories of the week: Oct. 31-Nov. 4

A tree in Reston stands out as others lose their leaves (photo by Ray Copson)

The weekend is almost here. Before you prepare to turn back the clock on Sunday (Nov. 6) 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. Black bear filmed strolling by Adaire Apartments in Tysons
  2. Tysons black bear has also been seen in Vienna, Reston, police confirm
  3. JUST IN: Wegmans announces opening date for Reston location
  4. BREAKING: Silver Line Phase II to open in mid-November
  5. Developer seeks to build affordable apartments near Innovation Center Metro station
  6. Halloween creeps up on Tysons early with mall trick-or-treating
  7. Police identify suspected shooter in Skyline Towers shooting
  8. Business dedicated to stretching opens in North Point Village Center
  9. County hit with deluge of new voter registrations a week before election
  10. Police seek persons of interest after man fatally shot at Skyline Towers

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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The Gillion Academy’s Home School Basketball Program begins Fall 2024 for 7th – 12th Grade student-athletes to complete their online academic studies in a supervised and focused setting while receiving elite training from our professional basketball trainers at The Gillion Basketball Academy, a state of the art training facility in Springfield, Va. We have developed over 200 college athletes and placed over 50 players in the NBA and pro leagues overseas and provide the same level of training for our student-athletes.

We will have a virtual Open House Zoom on May 6th at 7:30PM so please go to our website to learn more about us and to fill out an interest form and register for the event and learn about the top training facility in the DMV area.

Any questions please email our Director at philip.budwick@gil-lionbasketballacademy.com.

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It’s no secret a dirty home is distracting and even adds stress to your life. And who has the energy to clean after work? That’s why it’s smart to enlist the help of professionals, like Well-Paid Maids.

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