Good Friday 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
- Poll: The best Chinese restaurants in Fairfax County
- Seven-story apartment building in Fairfax City set to open in 2027, developer says
- Reston condo neighborhood cheers addition of electric vehicle charger
🕗 More from today
Everything else we published today, Oct 23, 2026.
- Morning Notes for October 23, 2026
- Va. transportation head pledges more cooperative approach to revamped I-495 Southside project
- Nearly month-long closure of sidewalk on Georgetown Pike underway
- Planning commission backs addition of nearly 300 townhomes near Dulles Airport
- Photos: Cow ‘race’ draws families to Frying Pan Farm for fall fun
📣 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 Saturday in Fairfax County, from our event calendar.
- 👉 9:00 am: Shred Day with Lafayette Federal
- 10:00 am: Air & Scare
- 10:00 am: Art & Craft Fair and Fall Festival
- 11:00 am: Costumes for Kids Fall Volunteer Festival
- 11:00 am: Party at the Poll, Fairfax County
- 👉 11:00 am: Party at the Polls- Celebrate Vote Early Day!
- 11:00 am: Story Time with Patricia Tanumihardja
- 11:00 am: Volunteers Needed for Britepaths’ Reading Fair
- 11:30 am: NoVA Puzzlers Pairs Competition!
- 12:30 pm: Boo at the Pool
- 5:00 pm: Franconia Skate and Dance Night (Halloween Costume Party)
- 7:30 pm: Concert by The McLean Symphony: Beauty and Power
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 👉 11:00 am: Child Safety Fun Fair & Car Seat Check
- 11:30 am: Harnessing Grief for Action with Dr. Kanu Kogod & Sister Dr. Jenna
- 1:00 pm: Sunday Social
- 👉 1:30 pm: Interchangeable String Quartet & Friends
- 2:00 pm: Game Night: Come learn Wingspan
- 3:00 pm: Books ‘n Brews
- 3:00 pm: Burke Historical Society Meeting
- 4:00 pm: Reston Station presents Fall-a-Palozza
- 6:00 pm: Wyclef Jean
⭐ Featured events
🗑️ 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 64° at 2:45 p.m. (3° below normal), a low of 41° at 3:52 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 18 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 2 to 6 mph.
Thanks for reading!
