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 today — May 21, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for May 21, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Tesla fire on Dulles Access Road sends one to hospital | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Revenue concerns may prompt Dulles Toll Road rate increase earlier than expected | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Despite repeated vandalism, Vienna church keeps free food, hygiene pantries going | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Fairfax County completes largest solar energy project so far on I-95 landfill | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Late Rep. Gerry Connolly’s final bill in Congress heads to president’s desk | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Fairfax County unemployment up from a year ago, while national rate stays flat | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Two FCPS students to compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 12:00 pm: Democracy Is A Verb: Courage, Community & Choosing Our Values Friday Power Lunch
- 5:30 pm: Happy Hour with Darden & Friends: Tedd Baker Organ Trio & Friends
- 7:00 pm: Asian Comedy Showcase
🌧️ Friday’s forecast
Expect showers with a high near 59°F and an east wind of 8 to 10 mph. There’s a 90% chance of rain, with new precipitation amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. Showers will continue into Friday night, with temperatures dropping to around 51°F and an east wind of 7 to 9 mph. There’s a 100% chance of rain overnight, with new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. 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.
