Good Wednesday 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 — Jul 1, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for July 1, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Dangerous heat expected in D.C. region leading up to Fourth of July | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Centreville High School renovation plans complicated by Skyview, unearthed leasing arrangement | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Replacement of 54-year-old wastewater pump station in Huntington approved | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Shotted will open first drive-thru cafe in former Compass Coffee | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Man on Metro tracks in Tysons draws police, requires pause in train service | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: FCPS proposes plan for phasing students in, transportation at Skyview High School | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Vienna nonprofits to support victims of Venezuela earthquake with donut fundraiser | 🗣️ Comments
- 5:30 pm: Trump administration sues Virginia over assault weapons ban | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 11:00 am: Story Time: Amazing Airplanes
- 5:30 pm: ‘Celebrate America 250’ at Reston Station’s LOVE Park
- 7:00 pm: Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark: Hunter Mill Melodies
- 7:30 pm: Take A Break Concert: Cecily Bumbray
☀️ Thursday’s forecast
Sunny and hot conditions are expected, with temperatures reaching around 102 degrees and heat index values up to 110. There will be a light northwest wind at 3 to 5 mph. Thursday night will be clear with a low of about 79 degrees, accompanied by 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.
