Good Tuesday 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 — Mar 3, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for March 3, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Braddock school board seat to be decided today, as redistricting referendum nears | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:30 am: More federal funds coming to Fairfax for police, W&OD Trail visitor center | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: French bakery starts serving fresh bread, pastries in Idylwood | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Fairfax County police report early success with ‘Drone as First Responder’ program | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Moo Thru targets summer opening for next ice cream shop in Burke | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Completed path gives residents direct route to Innovation Center Metro station | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Bank of America proposes drive-thru ATM at former Merrifield Uno | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 9:30 am: Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Music Director to Speak at March 4, 2026 LLI Forum
- 4:30 pm: Free Trial Session – Spanish for Kids (Grades K–6)
- 4:30 pm: Free Trial Session – Spanish Beginner Banter Club
- 7:30 pm: Washington’s Spies: An Evening with Alexander Rose
🌦️ Wednesday’s forecast
Expect showers mainly after 4pm, with patchy fog developing after 3pm and a high near 52. Winds will be light and variable, with a 60% chance of precipitation and potential for less than a tenth of an inch. Wednesday night, showers continue with areas of fog and a low around 49, calm wind, and a 70% chance of precipitation. Anticipate new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch. 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.
