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Poll: The best playground in Fairfax County

Published April 3, 2026 at 11:15AM

With the weather warming up, Fairfax County families are dusting off the strollers and heading outside — and the county’s playgrounds are ready for them, from fully accessible destination parks to shaded neighborhood favorites tucked into the woods.

Here are the nominees for “Best Playground in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Did we miss your favorite playground below? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 17.

Voting for Best Pest Control Company in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, April 10 at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Lawn Care Service around Fairfax. The results are now official:

Craig’s Lawn Care
Wheat’s Landscape
Independence Landscape

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DEVELOPING: Winter storm expected in Fairfax County on Sunday

By FFXnow.com

Published February 21, 2026 at 11:00AM

Total snow accumulation forecast for D.C. region on Feb. 22-23, 2026 (via National Weather Service)

Just when the snow and ice from the last winter storm has mostly cleared, another is making its way toward the D.C. region.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the area, including Fairfax County, starting at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Sunday). The alert is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 10 a.m. Monday (Feb. 23).

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Dangerous cold, high winds threaten Fairfax County this weekend

By FFXnow.com

Published February 6, 2026 at 1:50PM

Flags blow in the wind and snow lingers on Vienna's memorial fountain (photo by Amy Woolsey)

After a couple days where temperatures ticked above freezing, the D.C. region will see a return of the frigid weather responsible for the “snowcrete” still piled up on many sidewalks and roadways.

The National Weather Service has issued Extreme Cold and High Wind warnings for the region, including Fairfax County, that are scheduled to take effect at 4 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday).

Around Town

A quick thank you to our advertisers

By FFXnow.com

Published November 27, 2024 at 3:45PM | Updated December 2, 2024 at 9:17AM

As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude to the local businesses and organizations that have supported FFXnow’s mission of delivering essential community news throughout 2024.

Our advertisers make it possible for us to bring you timely, accurate local journalism while keeping our content free and accessible to all local residents.

Sports

Marshall outscored by W-L in Liberty District football action

By FFXnow.com

Published October 11, 2024 at 7:00PM

Marshall's Michael Spriggs hands off to Kevin Aleman (staff photo by Deb Kolt)

The running game was significant on both sides of the ball for the Marshall Statesmen in Thursday (Oct. 10) football action.

On defense, the Statesmen allowed 303 yards rushing to the host and undefeated Washington-Liberty Generals, while gaining a modest 125 in their 42-13 loss in a Liberty District high-school game.

Sports

Potomac School graduates are running teammates again on Harvard squad

By FFXnow.com

Published October 10, 2024 at 6:15PM

Potomac School's Sasha Minky and Charlie Ortmans (Potomac School athletics)

Sasha Minsky and Charlie Ortmans are teammates again — this time in college.

The graduates of the Potomac School in McLean, where they were standout high-school cross country and track and field runners, are underclassmen on this fall’s men’s cross country team at Harvard. Ortmans is a sophomore, Minsky a freshman.

News

McLean AAUW honors local students for STEM success

By FFXnow.com and GazetteLeader

Published September 29, 2024 at 10:30AM

A sign for the McLean Community Center (file photo)

Three Northern Virginia students were honored for academic prowess recently by the McLean area branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW).

The meeting, held at the McLean Community Center, also featured a program on “Gender, Women and Politics: Where Are We Now.”

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Tell us how FFXnow can better serve you and the community

By FFXnow.com

Published April 21, 2022 at 12:00PM

View from Heming's "glass box," which will encase a lounge and other amenities for residents (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

FFXnow is still a work in progress.

When we merged our Reston Now and Tysons Reporter websites earlier this year, we had a goal of continuing to serve those communities with hyperlocal news while expanding our wider coverage of Fairfax County.