Good Thursday 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
- Toys R Us makes comeback with two Fairfax stores as part of national expansion (2,539 views)
- FCDOT proposes new bike lanes, crosswalks for road restriping program
- Nash & Smashed offers free meals for grand opening in Pimmit Hills
🕗 More from today
Everything else we published today, Oct 22, 2026.
- Morning Notes for October 22, 2026
- Customizable furniture store opens first Virginia location in Fairfax Corner
- Reston Station Presents: Fall-A-Palooza Featuring Gonzo’s Nose
- Local leaders wary of state legislature’s push to consolidate N. Va. bus systems
- Surovell expresses ‘full support’ for Lucas amid marijuana criminal conspiracy charges
- City Centre West mixed-use plan may need tweaks to be viable, developer says
📣 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 Friday in Fairfax County, from our event calendar.
- 👉 12:00 pm: Lunch with Dr. T: Let’s Talk About Perimenopause and Menopause
- 6:30 pm: Toad the Wet Sprocket Rings: The Acoustic Tour
⭐ 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]
Party at the Polls- Celebrate Vote Early Day!
Oct 24: Celebrate early voting! [Event]
Child Safety Fun Fair & Car Seat Check
Oct 25: Get your child car seat inspected by a Nationally Certified Technician for FREE! [Event]
Interchangeable String Quartet & Friends
Oct 25: Total Program Length–2 hours. Free, no ticket required. Donations welcome supporting the St. Anne’s Food Pantry. [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]
Alloy! Celebration & Cocktail Party
Oct 29: Tephra ICA Celebration and Cocktail Party [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]
How Retirement Communities Work – A Free Workshop
Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
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🌤️ Weather update
Today: Fairfax County saw a high of 62° at 7:52 p.m. (5° below normal), a low of 36° at 7:25 a.m. and no rain.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind around 8 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Thanks for reading!
