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 — Jul 2, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for July 2, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Banner’s Hallmark gift store has closed at Fair Oaks Mall | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Sidewalk deficiencies delay decision on proposed Herndon office redevelopment | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:00 am: Former state lawmaker takes office as Fairfax County’s new chief judge | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:15 pm: Fairfax County opens 24-hour cooling center after Extreme Heat Warning issued for July 4 | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Fairfax County starts installing EV charging stations at government center | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Dulles saw highest growth rate in 2025 of nation’s 50 largest airports | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: ‘America at 250’ art exhibition in McLean highlights works by 45 local artists | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 10:00 am: Business Expo & Community Fair
- 7:30 pm: Summerbration Fab Fridays: Prince Project
☀️ Friday’s forecast
Expect sunny and hot conditions with a high of 102°F and a heat index reaching 109°F, with a west wind at 3 to 7 mph. Friday night will be mostly clear with a low of 79°F and light west winds. On Independence Day, showers and possible thunderstorms are likely after 2 PM, with increasing clouds and a high near 101°F. The chance of rain is 60%, and the heat index could reach 109°F. West winds will be between 3 and 8 mph. Rainfall amounts will generally be less than a tenth of an inch, though thunderstorms could bring more. 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.
