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 — Aug 20, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for August 20, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: MWAA board OKs additional $15.5 billion for Dulles Airport upgrades | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Congressional Dems to investigate ICE agent who pointed gun at woman in Bailey’s Crossroads | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Highline at Greensboro offices in Tysons to remain after $77M sale | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Bookstore owner to open literary ice cream shop in Fort Hunt | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Lake Anne Brew House to open vintage decor pop-up ahead of taproom expansion | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Medical spa, clothing boutique book still-vacant Vienna Market commercial space | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:10 pm: Weather Alert: Thunderstorm, tornado watches issued for Fairfax County | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Nonprofit opens Fair Oaks counseling center to serve at-risk youth and their families | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 10:00 am: The Train Display by Northern Virginia NTRAK
- 12:00 pm: Clear the Shelters
- 12:00 pm: Clear the Shelters (FCAS Lorton Campus)
- 1:00 pm: Back to School Book Sale
- 5:00 pm: 10th Annual Women’s Summit
- 7:30 pm: Summerbration Fab Fridays: The Reflex
⛅️ Friday’s forecast
Expect partly sunny skies with a high of around 82°F and light north winds shifting east by afternoon. Overnight, showers and a possible thunderstorm are likely after 2 a.m., with increasing clouds and a low near 68°F. Winds will calm, and there’s a 70% chance of rain, with potential for higher rainfall in thunderstorms. 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.
