Good Friday evening! Today we published 9 articles that were read a total of 19271 times on FFXnow alone, so far.
📈 Top stories
The following are the most-read articles for today (Aug 11, 2023)…
- UPDATED: Man killed in three-vehicle crash on Route 50 in Merrifield
- UPDATED: Drivers critically injured in crash on Route 50 at I-66 near Fair Oaks
- Pedestrian killed in crash at Kirby Road crosswalk in McLean
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- UPDATED: More than 16,000 without power in Fairfax County as storms roll through (9718 views)
- Redevelopment of Hunters Woods ballfield in Reston to begin this summer (3933 views)
- Neighboring restaurants in Chantilly Park Shopping Center permanently close (3517 views)
- More housing needed as Tysons population continues to surge, study finds (3174 views)
- Two-day festival VietFest returns to Tysons for its 10th year this weekend (2791 views)
- JUST IN: Tornado Watch issued for D.C. area with storms, hail possible today (2772 views)
- Lego Discovery Center opens in Springfield, ushering in new era for town center (2432 views)
- Restonian creates new oven that he says bakes pizza in under two minutes (2235 views)
- Pickleball advocates petition for Nottoway Park tennis courts to be converted (1542 views)
- Fast food restaurant Wingstop is coming to Herndon Centre (1542 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Fairfax County, from our event calendar.
- 9:00 am: Tea Tasting Class
- 10:00 am: TailGate GiveAway
- 11:00 am: Fuel for School
- 2:00 pm: Decode your Mind – A free introductory session for SKY Breath Meditation
- 8:00 pm: Diana Krall
☀️ Saturday’s forecast
The weather forecast for Saturday is predominantly sunny with temperatures reaching approximately 92°F, accompanied by gentle southwest winds of 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Meanwhile, Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, and low temperatures around 73°F. A southwest wind of about 6 mph will persist, and the overall likelihood of precipitation is 20%. 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. 👋
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If you have been thinking about buying your first home or haven’t owned one in the last three years, THIS IS FOR YOU!
In the DMV area, it can be difficult to save the downpayment necessary for you to get into your own home. We have a solution. The Funder’s Summit!
We have assembled a summit with different municipalities to tell you how to access their funds for your home purchase.
Our local therapy practice is delighted to welcome Stacey Cali, Resident in Counseling, who has openings now for new clients. Stacey specializes in therapy for women, couples, teens and families. A graduate of George Mason University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Masters Program, Stacey is also passionate about working with people with addiction.
Stacey’s approach: “Therapy’s a powerful combination of reflection, support and action. You’ll find sessions are filled with empowerment, compassion, goal setting and a metaphorical shovel to dig deep to find the root of your difficulties and how to move past them.”
Adds Stacey, “As a therapist who works with women, teens, couples and families, I use a personalized style of counseling, tailored to you as an individual. You’re the expert in your life, I’m just here to guide you towards transformation and healing.”
Reston Home Tour
Celebrate Reston’s diverse and inspiring architecture on this self-guided tour of seven stunning properties. The Tour showcases spectacular homes, each transformed by its owners’ style. By capitalizing on Reston’s lush green space, many with lake views, these homes highlight what
Active Bystander: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Training
The Active Bystander Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Certification course, also known as Active Bystander, is the premier training program to prepare civilians for how to respond during an intentional violent event and to address life-threatening emergencies.
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