Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
š News recap
The following articles were published earlier today — Feb 16, 2024.
- 8:15 am: Morning Notes | š£ļø Comments
- 9:30 am: New Dulles Airport concourse, now under construction, gets lift from federal funds | š£ļø Comments
- 10:15 am: Renovated Vienna library will be named for desegregation advocates | š£ļø Comments
- 11:00 am: County considers permits for residents to bypass cut-through traffic restrictions | š£ļø Comments
- 11:45 am: Northern GW Parkway to close with snow expected Friday night | š£ļø Comments
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- Maggianoās and Cheesecake Factory cook up moves to Tysons Corner Center (24525 views)
- Popular free movie screenings for seniors return to Reston after two-year hiatus (9934 views)
- TikTok may be circling office space in the Herndon area (5408 views)
- JUST IN: Fairfax County Public Schools delays classes for possible snow (4895 views)
- Family-owned jewelry store to close after 38 years in Vienna (3507 views)
- JUST IN: Luther Jackson MS Valentineās Day dance on hold after shooting threats (3463 views)
- Columbia Pike still closed after vehicle crash into house, utility pole in Baileyās Crossroads (2895 views)
- Bill encouraging data center water studies advances to Virginia House floor for vote (2425 views)
- Downtown Herndon redevelopment review continues as deadline looms (2371 views)
- County board urges VDOT to address I-495 NEXT concerns after being left on āreadā (2349 views)
- Fairfax County Public Schools seeks sizable funding increase for proposed budget (2151 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 9:00 am: Oakton Farmers Market
- 11:00 am: Story Time with Caroline Kusin Pritchard
- 2:00 pm: Jazz Performance by the Windmill Jazz Collective
- 6:30 pm: V.I.P. Dance
- 8:00 pm: A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
š¤ļø Saturday’s forecast
The weather will transition from cloudy to mostly sunny, with highs nearing 39Ā°F. Winds from the northwest will blow at 7-17 mph and may gust up to 29 mph. For Saturday night, expect mostly clear skies and a low temperature around 22Ā°F, along with northwest winds at 6-11 mph. 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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Las sesiones de liderazgo GRATUITAS se llevarĆ”n a cabo en el campus de George Mason University – Arlington para latinas de secundaria. El programa se desarrollarĆ” desde el lunes 15 de julio hasta el viernes 19 de julio, de 10:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. EST cada dĆa (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.
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