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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 31, 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 31, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

  • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

⛈️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms primarily after 5 pm, while the day remains mostly sunny with temperatures reaching the high 90s and heat index values as high as 102. Winds will come from the northwest at 3 to 5 mph, and there is a 30% chance of precipitation. For Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms will mainly occur before 8 pm, transitioning to mostly cloudy skies and a low temperature around 76. Winds will be light and variable, with a 30% 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.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

Fairfax City’s De Clieu Coffee expanding with second location

By James Jarvis
De Clieu Coffee and Sandwich in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

De Clieu Coffee & Sandwiches is expanding west of Fairfax City, setting its sights on a second location along Route 29 this fall.

A popular destination for its lattes, espressos, house-made sandwiches and baked goods, the cafe has served customers at its original location on Main Street since 2014.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 30, 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 30, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

  • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 94 degrees, accompanied by a west wind at 6 to 8 mph. Wednesday night, there’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, and it will be partly cloudy with a low around 74 degrees. The southwest wind around 6 mph will become calm in the evening, and there’s a 20% 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.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 29, 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 29, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

  • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms from 2pm to 5pm, increasing in likelihood after 5pm, with a high near 87. A south wind will blow at 8 to 11 mph, and there’s a 60% chance of precipitation. Rainfall will be less than a tenth of an inch, with potential for higher amounts during thunderstorms. On Tuesday night, anticipate showers and possible thunderstorms before 1am, followed by a chance of more showers and storms between 1am and 2am. The low temperature will be around 73, with a south wind at 6 to 8 mph. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation, with rainfall amounts varying between a tenth to a quarter of an inch, and 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.

Vendors wanted for month-long Tysons Mixed Market at The Boro

By Angela Woolsey
The first annual Tysons Mixed Market at The Boro (courtesy Tysons Community Alliance)

After a successful first year, the Tysons Mixed Market is coming back for a second summer of food, crafts and art.

Organized by the Tysons Community Alliance (TCA), the market will once again bring small, local businesses and artisans to The Boro (8350 Broad Street) every Wednesday for six weeks from 4-8 p.m., starting on Aug. 21.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 26, 2024

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 — Jul 26, 2024.

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

  1. Two restaurants with Fairfax County locations win RAMMYS awards (30132 views)
  2. JUST IN: Temporary homeless shelter to open in Reston next week (15092 views)
  3. Fairfax County School Board OKs polarizing new boundary change policy (10309 views)
  4. Fairfax County office vacancy rate continues to rise (9434 views)
  5. FCPD identifies victims in fatal Lorton, Great Falls pedestrian crashes (5527 views)
  6. Creole restaurant closes, donut shop coming to Mosaic District (5185 views)
  7. Fairfax County adds five HOAs to EV charging station grant program (4799 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

Clouds will increase throughout the day, reaching a high of 88 degrees, accompanied by a north wind at 6 mph. As night falls, expect mostly clear skies and a low of 67 degrees. A southeast wind at 5 mph will become light and variable after midnight. 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. 👋

Fairfax County’s 4-H Fair to return to Frying Pan Farm for 74th year

By Angela Woolsey
Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival attendees pet a lamb (via Fairfax County Park Authority/Twitter)

The Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival is ready to jump back into the frying pan — Frying Pan Farm, that is.

With carnival rides, farm animals and various family-friendly activities in tow, the 74th annual 4-H Fair will set up shop at Frying Pan Farm Park (2709 West Ox Road) in the McNair area south of Herndon from Aug. 1-4.

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Chicken salad chain sets opening date for Idylwood location, first in Northern Virginia

By James Jarvis
Chicken Salad Chick is coming soon to the former Loyal Companion space at Idylwood Plaza (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

If you live in the Falls Church area and enjoy chicken salad, you’re in luck. Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant, is set to open its first D.C area location in Idylwood in two weeks.

Chicken Salad Chick will celebrate its grand opening at Idylwood Plaza (7505 Leesburg Pike) on Wednesday, Aug. 7, offering one free large chicken salad every month for a year to the first 100 guests, among other prizes, according to a press release.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 25, 2024

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 — Jul 25, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

  • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high temperature around 84°F accompanied by a 7 mph northeast wind. As night falls, conditions will remain mostly clear with the temperature dipping to approximately 65°F. The northeast wind will continue at around 5 mph but is set to become light and variable during the evening. 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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