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 — Aug 31, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for August 31, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Teacher at Tysons daycare charged after allegedly hitting children | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Fairfax Connector launches free fare program, increasing help for some lower-income riders | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Loss of crossing guards creates ‘nightmare’ at South Lakes HS, RA board members say | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: County to fast-track review of planned new Seven Corners water tower | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: McKay, other regional leaders say streamlining bureaucracy will boost economic growth | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: FCPS solidifies plan to expand advanced academic programs in all middle schools | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Fairfax County civic group votes to oppose Plaza 500 data center, substation | 🗣️ Comments
- 4:30 pm: Construction worker rescued by crane after getting trapped at Lorton water plant | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
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☀️ Tuesday’s forecast
There is a 20% chance of showers before 4 pm and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 96°F, feeling like 101°F. Winds will be calm, shifting to 5 to 7 mph from the west in the afternoon. Tuesday night, expect partly cloudy skies with the same 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 am and a low of about 76°F, with light and variable winds. 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.
