Good Monday evening, Fairfax County. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
📈 Today’s most-read stories
- Three pedestrians hit, one fatally, in Fairfax County crashes over weekend (3,804 views)
- Abandoned school building in Reston burns down in two-alarm fire (3,796 views)
- UPDATED: Teen on e-bike injured in crash near McLean High School (3,171 views)
🕗 More from today
Everything else we published today, Oct 19, 2026.
- Morning Notes for October 19, 2026
- Reston Winterfest set for 2026 return with new, kid-friendly ‘Polar Play Park’
- Reston Station Presents: Fall-A-Palooza Featuring Gonzo’s Nose
- County board takes steps to boost redevelopment in Fairfax Center corridor
- New Workhouse Arts exhibit revisits complex past of the Lorton Reformatory
- Catholic church outside Vienna celebrates completion of $12M renovations
📣 Announcements
Workshops You’ll Love at Art House 7
Explore exciting fall workshops at Art House 7! Coming up October 24–25, master artist Teresa… [Announcement]
⭐ Featured events
Lunch with Dr. T: Let’s Talk About Perimenopause and Menopause
Oct 23: A free lunch and talk on perimenopause and menopause with Kavita Tripathi, MD [Event]
🗑️ Shred Day with Lafayette Federal
Oct 24: Shred your documents safely and free [Event]
Child Safety Fun Fair & Car Seat Check
Oct 25: Get your child car seat inspected by a Nationally Certified Technician for FREE! [Event]
Building Your New Mom Village Mixer
Oct 29: First-time pregnant moms, new moms and perinatal providers – let’s connect! Note: this location is near MOSAIC DISTRICT. [Event]
Diwali: A Celebration of Inner Light – Hosted by the Brahma Kumaris
Nov 1: Celebrate the spirit of Diwali with us at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center for a joyful and uplifting afternoon for the whole family. [Event]
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☀️ Weather update
Today: Fairfax County saw a high of 68° at 4:35 p.m. (normal for the date), a low of 36° at 5:45 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 18 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thanks for reading!
