Good Tuesday 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
- Lufthansa retires aircraft that was once the world’s longest after final Dulles flight
- Fairfax school board refines policy limiting kindergarten tech use, orders app reviews
- Planning commission lauds work on ‘complex’ Lake Fairfax Business Center development plan
🕗 More from today
Everything else we published today, Oct 20, 2026.
- Morning Notes for October 20, 2026
- County issues call for future businesses to fill redeveloped Mount Vernon High School
- FCDOT recommends changes to make Route 29 safer in West Falls Church
- FCPS rolls out online app built by TJ students that identifies safer routes to schools
- Fairfax resident celebrates creativity in new art exhibit at Springfield Town Center
- Does every will have to go through probate in Virginia?
📣 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]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Fairfax County, from our event calendar.
- 7:30 pm: Movies that Move: "Just Mercy"
⭐ 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]
Dialogue for Democracy
Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
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☀️ Weather update
Today: Fairfax County saw a high of 72° at 3:35 p.m. (4° above normal), a low of 43° at 1:05 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 21 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thanks for reading!
