Good Friday evening! Today we published 7 articles that were read a total of 5901 times on FFXnow alone, so far.
📈 Top stories
The following are the most-read articles for today (Jun 30, 2023)…
- Here’s where to watch fireworks this Fourth of July in Fairfax County
- Bigger school zones, fentanyl labeled a ‘weapon of terrorism’ and more new Virginia laws coming July 1
- Voided development plan for former Fannie Mae campus expedited for approval
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- Fairfax County School Board to vote on proposed salary increases tonight (6100 views)
- Bear seen near Home Depot in Reston (5124 views)
- Police release sketch of suspect in recent Herndon shooting (4700 views)
- Plane flights into D.C. area diverted due to air traffic control repairs (3709 views)
- Shell gas station in Springfield may be demolished, add convenience store (3415 views)
- One dead after two teens overdose in Bailey’s Crossroads parking lot (3285 views)
- Reston resident launches new French macaron business in Herndon (2605 views)
- Indian restaurant coming soon to Herndon’s Village Center at Dulles (2168 views)
- Eden Center reinvestment plans get final approval after two years of dedicated community organizing (1658 views)
- New Marriott hotel to open in Reston Town Center next year (1498 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Fairfax County, from our event calendar.
- 7:00 am: Arlington Civitan Open Air Flea Market
- 8:00 am: Red White ‘n Brew 5k
- 9:30 am: RWB Hot Dog Mile
- 11:00 am: Graphic novel workshop with Jonathan Roth
- 7:30 pm: Handel’s Semele
⛈️ Saturday’s forecast
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. At night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. See more from Weather.gov.
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
We hope you have a great weekend! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
Recent Stories
Good Thursday 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 look at the most and least expensive townhouses sold in Fairfax County last month, April 2024.
The Fairfax County Park Authority has composed a slate of summer shows, including Grammy honorees, drive-in movies and a range of dancers. Nearly 200 live events will take place across…
Fewer parking spaces will be required in the expansion of Reston Town Center than previously anticipated. During its May 7 meeting, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed to vacate…
We’re about a month out from summer. That means you’ve still got time for spring cleaning!
Lexi Grant, an operations manager at Well-Paid Maids, shared her go-to spring cleaning tips with WTOP News. Step one? Declutter. Get rid of items you don’t use, find space for items that need a home and organize those areas.
Then, it’s time to dust. Lexi starts with high-touch surface areas (think: refrigerator, dishwasher, counters, microwave). One area she sees often neglected is the bedroom — and it makes sense. Heavy furniture is difficult to move around, but it’s important to really get in there so dust doesn’t affect your sleep.
FREE Leadership Sessions will be conducted at the George Mason University –Arlington Campus for High School Latinas. The program runs from Monday 7/15 through Friday 7/19 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM EST each day (1-week).
Las sesiones de liderazgo GRATUITAS se llevarán a cabo en el campus de George Mason University – Arlington para latinas de secundaria. El programa se desarrollará desde el lunes 15 de julio hasta el viernes 19 de julio, de 10:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. EST cada día (1 semana).
Our goal is to equip students with the fundamentals of self-promotion and guide them in shaping their personal brand for future success. What sets this program apart is its integration of self-awareness activities and mentorship by seasoned professionals.
Sessions begin with a thorough assessment of leadership dynamics on July 15th, participants delve into the intricacies of personal branding and etiquette on July 16th, followed by practical guidance on crafting compelling LinkedIn profiles and resumes on July 17th. July 18th emphasizes the art of storytelling through personal statements, while July 19th culminates in portfolio presentations, allowing participants to showcase their newfound skills. The program concludes on July 20th with a memorable graduation ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of the ELITE Academy’s graduates and their journey towards leadership excellence.
Reclaim Your Health Holistically! Vienna, VA
This live local wellness workshop offers everyone a great occasion to discover how to implement natural safe effective solutions for all ages and stages. This event is designed to help you take another step towards reclaiming your health holistically. A
Air Layering: Propagating Difficult to Root Plants
Air Layering Workshop: Propagating Difficult-to-Root Plants
Sunday, May 19, 2024
1:00-3:00pm
