Good Monday 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 today — May 4, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for May 4, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Electric scooter rider dies nearly a month after crash in Merrifield | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Fairfax City’s Mamma Lucia closes for good after 39 years | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Maggiano’s to open this summer after Taste of Tysons preview | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Herndon considers creating zoning rules for casinos | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Fairfax joblessness up 62% since start of current Trump administration | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Capital Bikeshare expanding to Mason District, Mount Vernon Trail | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Columbia Pike pedestrian dangers remain years after student’s death, residents say | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 11:00 am: Story Time: Tuck Me In
- 6:00 pm: Book Launch: “The Brainstormerz” by Kwame Alexander and Cassidy Dyce
- 6:30 pm: George Thorogood & The Destroyers: The Baddest Show on Earth
☀️ Tuesday’s forecast
Expect sunny skies with a high of 84°F and a southwest wind blowing at 10 to 17 mph, gusting up to 31 mph. On Tuesday night, there’s a 30% chance of showers after 2 am, accompanied by increasing clouds and a low around 63°F. Winds will be from the south at 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
