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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 25, 2025

By FFXnow.com

Good Friday 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 — Apr 25, 2025.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  • Man arrested for sexual battery inside Target near Reston Town Center (9216 views)
  • BREAKING: One teen arrested and another hospitalized after West Potomac High School stabbing (6497 views)
  • Panera Bread returns to Reston tomorrow (6362 views)
  • BREAKING: Two FCPD officers shot during Fair Oaks traffic stop, gunman killed (4720 views)
  • County leaders to consider trash-collection takeover after 5-year waiting period (4565 views)
  • Widening starts this weekend for Fairfax County Parkway near Fairfax Station (4547 views)
  • Two killed in Lake Barcroft crash Sunday night (3823 views)
  • FCPS given more time to submit plans for Centreville High School expansion (3555 views)
  • Reston tea shop braces for impact of high-risk tariffs (2842 views)
  • Police: Juvenile charged in stabbing at West Potomac High School (2519 views)

    • 📅 Upcoming events

    Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

    Here are the events planned for Sunday:

    ⛈️ Saturday’s forecast

    Scattered showers are expected before 11 am, followed by likely showers and possible thunderstorms between 11 am and 5 pm, and intermittent showers and storms after 5 pm. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 78°F, southwest wind at 10-14 mph, and gusts up to 22 mph. There is a 70% chance of rain with new totals under a tenth of an inch, potentially higher during thunderstorms. In the evening, anticipate scattered showers and storms before 8 pm, becoming mostly clear with a low around 46°F and a northwest wind at 17 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. The precipitation chance drops to 30%. 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.

    We hope you have a great weekend! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋

    Poll: The best garden center in Fairfax County

    By FFXnow.com

    Spring is in full bloom around Fairfax. Searching for native shrubs, lawn decorations or a new potted plant to spruce up your outdoor space? There are several garden centers in Fairfax County, and some of them also offer landscaping services.

    Here are the nominees for “Best Garden Center in Fairfax” as part of our new FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite center below? If not, write them in!

    Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 9 a.m. Friday, May 9.

    Voting for the Best Outdoor Recreation in Fairfax is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.

    Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Food Truck in Fairfax. The results are now official:

    1. What the Schnitzel
    2. Turkish Kabob
    3. Bunnyman Brewing

    Morning Notes for April 25, 2025

    By FFXnow.com
    People walking and bicycling on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    Basketball coach and teacher credited for intervening in West Potomac High School stabbing — “West Potomac girls basketball coach, Joe Petrucelli, has been identified as a hero for intervening to restrain the assailant.” [Twitter]

    It’s Friday — Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 79 and calm winds shifting to the south at 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Friday night, there’s a 70% chance of showers, mainly after 8pm, with temperatures dropping to around 64. Winds will be from the southeast at 8 mph, and new precipitation amounts may be less than a tenth of an inch. [NWS]

    Suspect who shot at two officers has previous traffic stop encounter — “Officers attempted to pull over Wali in 2018, but he didn’t stop initially, later stopping at a shopping center, police said. He was charged with felony speed to elude, resisting arrest and running a red light. His concealed carry permit was suspended following that incident.” [NBC]

    At-large School Board member no-show at court hearing — “Last Friday in courtroom 2B of the Loudoun County Circuit Court, when the judge called out the next case on the docket, “Blue Label Aviation Inc. v. Robert Kyle McDaniel,” there was one notable absence. McDaniel, the defendant in the case and a current at-large member of the Fairfax County School Board, was nowhere to be seen.” [Fairfax Times]

    No one hurt in Fairfax County garbage truck fire — “No one was hurt in a Thursday garbage truck fire in Fairfax County, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.” [DC News Now]

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 24, 2025

    By FFXnow.com

    Good Thursday 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 — Apr 24, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

    Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

    ⛈️ Friday’s forecast

    Expect showers and thunderstorms after 5pm with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 78. South winds will be 6 to 10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. Friday night’s forecast includes showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, more likely between 8pm and 2am, and continuing after 2am. It’ll be cloudy with a low around 64, southeast wind at 9 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, and a 70% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts may vary between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 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.

    Morning Notes for April 24, 2025

    By FFXnow.com
    People walking by the Shops at Avenir Place near the Dunn Loring Metro station (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    Fairfax County budget to eliminate residential program — “In addition to cuts to public safety, tax hikes, and the gutting of resources to the neurodivergent community, the advertised budget by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors could impact women and children with the proposed elimination of a program called New Generations.” [Fairfax Times]

    It’s Thursday — The weather will be sunny, reaching a high near 79 as calm winds shift southward at 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. By Thursday night, expect partly cloudy skies and a low of about 55, with southeast winds at 5 to 7 mph calming down after midnight. [NWS]

    Luxury condominiums are part of Reston Station mixed-use development — “The Reston Station development, going up now at the city’s Metro stop, could be called Reston 2.0.” [Washington Post]

    Fairfax County residents speak out about $300M budget shortfall — “Hundreds of millions of dollars could be slashed from Fairfax County’s budget and people are concerned about what that will mean for their communities.” [FOX 5]

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 23, 2025

    By FFXnow.com

    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 — Apr 23, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

    Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

    ☀️ Thursday’s forecast

    Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 78 degrees. In the afternoon, calm winds will gradually turn south, ranging between 5 to 9 mph. As the night approaches, the sky will become partly cloudy and temperatures will drop to approximately 55 degrees. The south wind will continue to blow at a speed of 5 to 8 mph. 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.

    Morning Notes for April 23, 2025

    By FFXnow.com
    Car coming down Westwood Center Drive in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    Virginia Attorney General blasts Fairfax and Arlington prosecutors — “On Tuesday in Fairfax County, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares met with crime victims and their families who shared their stories about how they feel local prosecutors went easy on alleged criminals.” [ABC7]

    One person killed another injured in Oakton construction accident — “A construction accident in Oakton, Virginia, left one woman dead and sent a man to the hospital with injuries, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.” [ABC7]

    It’s Wednesday — Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 76 degrees, accompanied by a northeast wind of 5 to 7 mph, shifting to the east in the afternoon. The night will be mostly clear, with lows near 55 degrees and a southeast wind of about 5 mph, calming down later in the evening. [NWS]

    Capitals player puts McLean home on market — “Nicklas Backstrom has put his McLean home on the market for $15 million, per Fairfax County property records and local real estate listings.” [Axios]

    Ambulance fees going up in Arlington — “Fees for Arlington ambulance trips are going up in July, with baseline costs increasing to between $1,000 and $1,500.” [ARLnow]

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 22, 2025

    By FFXnow.com

    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 — Apr 22, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

    Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

    ☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

    The weather will transition from partly sunny to sunny, reaching a high of around 76°F. The morning’s 5-7 mph northeast winds will give way to an easterly direction in the afternoon. Expect mostly clear skies on Wednesday night with a low near 55°F. A gentle southeastern breeze of 5 mph will become calm as the evening progresses. 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.

    Morning Notes for April 22, 2025

    By FFXnow.com
    Cherry blossom trees along path to Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    Fairfax County urges locals to kill spotted lanternflies — “On your next outdoor excursion, try finding the egg masses of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect in Fairfax County.” [Fairfax County]

    It’s Tuesday — Expect a partly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 78 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. As for Tuesday night, the skies will be mostly cloudy and the temperature will drop to approximately 56 degrees, while a gentle north wind of 3 to 5 mph persists. [NWS]

    Gov. Youngkin announces Virginia passes 500 immigrant arrests — Gov. Glenn Youngkin said the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force has made over 521 arrests since it was formed in February, claiming the group has arrested over 500 ‘criminal illegal immigrants’. [WDBJ7]

    Falls Church considering fee-based trash service — “At the March 24, 2025, budget presentation Mayor Letti Hardi directed staff to look into the feasibility of implementing a fee-based trash collection service in FY2026. Staff returned in April with the cost data while pleading for more time to implement such a plan.” [Falls Church Pulse]

    GMU experts share gun violence data at Capitol hearing — “Featured speakers included several of the nation’s leading experts on firearms violence. They presented to an audience of more than 230 registrants including congressional staff, federal agency representatives, researchers, and advocacy organizations.” [GMU]

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 21, 2025

    By FFXnow.com

    Good Monday 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 — Apr 21, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

    Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.

    🌤️ Tuesday’s forecast

    The weather will be partly sunny, reaching a high of around 78 degrees and accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. As night falls, expect partly cloudy skies and a low temperature of about 54 degrees, with a gentle north wind at around 5 mph. 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.

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