When the Broadway hit “Dear Evan Hansen” opens tonight (Friday) at South Lakes High School in Reston, it will represent more than the launch of a new show.
For some students and recent graduates of Fairfax County Public Schools, the performance marks their debut in a true community theater setting, thanks to a new partnership with the Reston Community Players (RCP).
The Japanese department store Teso Life plans to open a new store in Seven Corners.
Fairfax County planning documents show the retailer has applied to renovate the space at 6164 Arlington Blvd in a building formerly occupied by CVS inside the Willston 1 Centre.
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 — Jul 23, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
It will be mostly sunny today, with temperatures reaching a high of around 83°F and an east wind blowing at 3 to 8 mph. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of approximately 65°F and an east wind at 5 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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The award-winning Vienna restaurant Clarity will finally open its long-awaited second location at Reston Town Center tomorrow (Friday).
The 4,500-square-foot restaurant at 1996 Opportunity Way in the town center’s expansion will have a grand opening at 11 a.m.
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 22, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
The weather will start off partly sunny and become fully sunny later, with a high near 79°F and a gentle north wind at 5 to 7 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 62°F and calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.
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After months of speculation and silence, Eataly has finally confirmed that it’s coming to Tysons Corner Center.
The New York-based Italian food and retail chain will open its first location in the D.C. region sometime in 2027, taking over the two-story space vacated in January by American Girl.
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 — Jul 21, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect a slight chance of showers late morning, increasing to possible showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with partly sunny skies and a high of 85°F. West winds will be 7 to 11 mph and the chance of rain is 50%. Wednesday night, there is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, tapering to a slight chance by 9pm. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low of 64°F and north winds at 7 to 9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Alta Strada is bowing out of the Mosaic District about seven months shy of what would’ve been its 10th anniversary there.
The Italian restaurant and wine bar revealed on its social media pages yesterday (Monday) that its Merrifield location will be permanently closing its doors on Saturday, July 25.
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 — Jul 20, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and thunderstorms, especially after 4 pm, with a high near 91°F. Southwest winds will range from 7 to 14 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, and there’s an 80% chance of precipitation with potential rainfall of a quarter to half an inch. On Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 73°F. Southwest winds will be 9 to 11 mph, with a 60% chance of precipitation and rainfall amounts between half and three quarters of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
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Ornery Beer Company is downsizing, sacrificing its Fairfax City restaurant to focus on ensuring the future of its other locations.
The brewpub announced today (Monday) that its location at 3950 University Drive, Suite 106, will permanently close on Sunday, July 26 after nearly eight years of operating in Old Town Fairfax.
