Hallmark is no longer greeting customers at Fair Oaks Mall, permanently closing its store there last week.
“We regret to inform you that our Fair Oaks Mall location is closing today,” the store said in an email sent to its customers on Friday (June 26). A coupon was attached for 20% off at other Banners’ Hallmark stores, “as a token of our gratitude.”
Good Wednesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 1, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
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.
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Good Tuesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 30, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
There is a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 5pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Expect sunny and hot conditions, with temperatures reaching a high of 99 degrees and heat index values up to 108. Southwest winds will blow at 5 to 7 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 76 degrees, and south winds will be around 8 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Good Monday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 29, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect a sunny day with a high around 90 degrees and a light southwest wind shifting to the south at 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to about 71 degrees. South winds will continue at 8 to 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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An Arlington-based dessert shop has opened its long-awaited Vienna location, the third in Virginia.
Bakeshop — which specializes in cupcakes, cakes, and macarons, in addition to breakfast sandwiches — opened its doors at 421 Maple Avenue East on June 20. The bakery and cafe took over and renovated the site of Skorpios Maggio’s Greek Family Restaurant, which closed in June 2024.
Construction is well underway to transform Herndon’s former Burger King into a future Panda Express.
The Chinese American chain is “tentatively” aiming to open at 598 Elden Street in late July, though the timing could be affected by any construction delays, Panda Express public relations representative Brittany Rouse says.
Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 26, 2026.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Expect showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the day, with patchy fog before 11am and a high of around 82°F. Light winds will shift to the south in the afternoon. There’s an 80% chance of rain, with potential rainfall between a quarter and half an inch. In the evening, showers and possible thunderstorms are likely before midnight, becoming scattered later. Patchy fog may develop after 2am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of around 68°F. Winds will be calm, and the chance of precipitation is 60%, with potential rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, higher in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
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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. 👋
Some of the biggest fireworks shows in the county are kicking off this weekend, as America prepares to mark its semiquincentennial on July 4.
In the week ahead, local communities and organizations will offer everything from classic community celebrations to alternatives to traditional fireworks displays, such as a daytime option at Mount Vernon or the Fairfax County Park Authority’s new patriotic drones lights show at Lake Fairfax Park.
This summer, Great Falls diners will be able to escape the D.C. region’s heat at a new restaurant designed to mentally transport patrons to a rustic mountain lodge.
Great Falls Lodge Bar & Grill is on track for a soft launch at 9835 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls Center in the first week of July, with a potential opening as soon as Monday, June 29, according to owner and chef Neel Kamal.
Good Thursday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 25, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect a mostly cloudy day with a high near 92°F and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 PM, with southwest winds at 5 to 8 mph. Friday night will be cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely, especially between 8 PM and 2 AM, and a low around 69°F. Winds will shift from west to east, and there’s a 70% chance of precipitation, with potential rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, and possibly more during thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
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