Ice Cream Jubilee will dole out discounted scoops and free hats this Friday (Aug. 23) to celebrate its grand opening in Reston.

After an extended delay related to permitting challenges, the ice cream chain opened its first Fairfax County location at 11990 Market Street, Suite D, in Reston Town Center on Aug. 2.


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 — Aug 19, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies with a high around 76 degrees and a northwest wind at about 10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. For Tuesday night, the skies will be mostly clear with a low of approximately 55 degrees, accompanied by a north wind at 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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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 — Aug 16, 2024.

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

  1. Sushi bar shutters after opening in Herndon last year (8027 views)
  2. Mars begins renovation of McLean headquarters (7819 views)
  3. NOW: Two hospitalized by crash on Route 1 outside Gunston Plaza (6195 views)
  4. Townhome concept suggested to replace century-old Vienna house (5218 views)
  5. Langley High School football coach suspended after sexual solicitation arrest (5189 views)
  6. Federal contractor owned by Cherokee Nation opens Tysons office (3966 views)
  7. NEW: Comstock eyes 2025 start to downtown Herndon development (3795 views)
  8. JUST IN: Reston man charged with sexually assaulting child at South Lakes Village store (3517 views)
  9. Family seeks to open homemade ice cream parlor in Herndon office condos (3499 views)
  10. UPDATED: Reportedly abducted child dies after police pursuit, crash on I-495 (3281 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

Showers and thunderstorms are expected with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 84. A south wind will be around 8 mph and 50% chance of precipitation. Saturday night has a stronger likelihood of showers and possible thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance after 2am, with a low around 72, a south wind of 7 mph, and a 70% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts could range 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.

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. 👋


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 — Aug 15, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

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⛈️ Friday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 90, with calm winds shifting to the south at 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Friday night brings scattered showers and thunderstorms, becoming more likely after 5am, with lows around 70 and a 60% chance of precipitation. New rainfall will generally be less than a tenth of an inch, but higher amounts are possible during 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.


The schedule for The Alden’s next season has arrived.

Highlights of the McLean performing arts theater’s 2024-2025 Professional Series will include the world premiere of “The Remember Balloons,” a hybrid dance/theater production based on a picture book of the same name.


Cheddar bay biscuits will continue to be served in Fairfax City — for now.

Red Lobster’s lone Fairfax restaurant, located at 10325 Fairfax Blvd, will remain open despite the company’s ongoing financial troubles.


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 — Aug 14, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny conditions and a high of 87°F with a gentle north wind of 3 to 5 mph during the day. As night falls, it will be partly cloudy with temperatures dipping to approximately 67°F, accompanied by light and variable winds. 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.


A new spot for Vietnamese cuisine has opened in Fairfax City’s Fair City Mall.

Tucked in the corner of the shopping center near Cinema Arts Theatres is 54 Restaurant Bar & Lounge, a Vietnamese restaurant that says it utilizes fresh ingredients from local farmers. The eatery had a soft opening at 9650 Main Street, Unit 10, on July 18.


After a several-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Springfield Bridge Walk is back on.

The annual event celebrating the connection between the Springfield community and the nearby major U.S. Army installation, Fort Belvoir, kicks off this Saturday (Aug. 17) at 10 a.m. at the corner of Bland Street and Amherst Avenue.


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