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FOX5 will showcase Fairfax City in live ‘Zip Trip’ TV broadcast

By Angela Woolsey
The Good Day DC team (courtesy FOX 5)

A news team from FOX5 D.C. will zip into Fairfax City tomorrow (Friday) morning for a live episode showcasing local businesses and student athletes.

FOX5 Good Day D.C. has chosen the city as the next subject of its “Zip Trip” series, which highlights different communities around the D.C. region. The morning show’s hosts, Marissa Mitchell, Tucker Barnes and Annie Mae, will visit the Old Town Square area from 7-11 a.m.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 10, 2024

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 — Jul 10, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛅️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny conditions with a high near 90 and a west wind of 7 to 10 mph. Thursday night brings a chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 5am, as skies turn partly cloudy and temperatures dip to around 72. The north wind at 6 mph will calm down in the evening, and there’s a 40% chance of precipitation. 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.

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South Block lines up new juice shops in Fairfax City, Springfield

By Angela Woolsey
South Block has leased one of three new tenant spaces under construction at Fair City Mall in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

South Block will continue its steady march to bring smoothies, acai bowls and cold-pressed juice to health foodies throughout Northern Virginia in 2025.

The Arlington-based chain anticipates opening its newest juice shops at Fair City Mall in Fairfax City and at Old Keene Mill Shopping Center in West Springfield early next year, founder and CEO Amir Mostafavi told FFXnow.

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Tysons Community Alliance offers free demos to encourage bicycling

By Angela Woolsey
The Capital Bikeshare station at Jones Branch Drive and Blyton Street in Tysons (via Google Maps)

The Tysons Community Alliance (TCA) wants to make the case that two wheels can be just as effective as four for getting around Tysons.

The nonprofit booster group is inviting community members to familiarize themselves with the area’s bicycle and scooter options with two Capital Bikeshare demonstrations this week, followed by a more extensive “Wheel Wise” event with safety tips and swag bags.

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Bunnyman Brewing gets new outpost hopping at former Lorton prison

By James Jarvis
Bunnyman Brewing's Lorton location at 9514 Workhouse Way (courtesy of Sam Gray)

After a nearly year-long delay, Bunnyman Brewing opened its second location at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton late last month.

The Fairfax-based brewery, which also operates a location in Burke just south of Royal Lake Park, officially launched its new outpost at 9514 Workhouse Way on June 29, coinciding with the Workhouse Arts Center’s Independence Day fireworks event.

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Fitness and wellness gym Club Studio opens at Tysons West

By Angela Woolsey
The gym Club Studio has opened at Tysons West (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A new option for those looking to get fit without having to endure the summer heat is now available in Tysons.

Club Studio has completed a $11 million retrofit of the former 24 Hour Fitness at Tysons West (1500 Cornerside Blvd A). The 48,891-square-foot gym opened for workouts just before the Fourth of July and began offering classes last Friday (July 5), the business announced on Instagram.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 9, 2024

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 — Jul 9, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are possible after 2pm, with mostly sunny conditions and a high of 95°F. Heat index values may reach 106°F, and winds from the south are expected at 9-15 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. There is a 30% chance of rain. Wednesday night will have a 60% chance of precipitation, with likely showers and thunderstorms before 2am, followed by a slight chance of showers. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 76°F, and south winds of 8-14 mph turning west after midnight, gusting up to 20 mph. Rainfall amounts may range between a quarter and half an inch. 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.

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After 32 years, Herndon’s Russia House restaurant to rebrand as French eatery

By James Jarvis
Russia House in Herndon (via Google Maps)

Russia House in Herndon is set to rebrand as a French restaurant this month.

Owners Ali and Homeyra Darugar recently announced on Facebook that the establishment’s final day after 32 years as Russia House will be tonight (Tuesday, July 9). However, they assured patrons this was “not a goodbye.”

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 8, 2024

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 — Jul 8, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny and hot day with highs near 97 and heat index values up to 105, alongside a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. On Tuesday night, there’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 78. South winds will be around 8 mph, and the chance of precipitation is 20%. 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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