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Legos of yesteryear assemble at Herndon’s new Bricks and Minifigs store

By Jamie Rogers
Bricks and Minifigs Herndon assistant manager Adrian Perez with a Lego set of Cloud City from Star Wars (photo by Jamie Rogers)

At a new store in Herndon, customers can survey the Taj Mahal, the Colosseum and the Empire State Building in miniature all at the same time.

Bricks & Minifigs, a national retail chain in the niche market of reselling LEGO mini-figures, bricks and sets, opened in Herndon on June 8. The occasion was reminiscent of Black Friday, with people standing in line two hours before the doors opened, franchise manager Soma Chatterji told FFXnow.

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Tysons’ 1st Stage theater unveils lineup for 2024-2025 season

By Angela Woolsey
The theater company 1st Stage is located in the Spring Hill Business Center in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Mere days after closing out its 2023-2024 season, 1st Stage in Tysons is pulling back the curtain on a new year of community theater.

The professional theater company will kick off its 2024-2025 season later this month with the return of its annual Logan Festival of Solo Performance, a two-week event that draws solo actors from across the U.S. with performances, workshops, discussions and other activities.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 2, 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 2, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

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☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of 88 with south winds at 6-10 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low of 71 and south winds at 8-10 mph. On Independence Day, showers and possible thunderstorms are likely after 2pm, with a high of 95 and heat index values reaching 101. South winds will be around 7 mph, and there’s a 60% chance of precipitation with rainfall amounts varying between a tenth and a quarter-inch, potentially higher 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.

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 1, 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 1, 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 a mostly sunny day with a high reaching near 85 degrees. The northeast wind at 5 to 7 mph will shift to southeast in the afternoon. The night will remain mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 65 degrees and southeast winds at 5 to 8 mph. 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.

Another fast food operator might renovate Reston’s former Burger King

By James Jarvis
Former Burger King restaurant at 2270 Hunters Wood Plaza in Reston (via Google Maps)

A new fast food operator appears to be taking over the former Burger King adjacent to the Hunters Woods Village Center in Reston.

It’s currently unclear what will replace the now-vacant building at 2270 Hunters Woods Plaza, where Burger King shuttered last year.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 28, 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 — Jun 28, 2024.

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

  1. UPDATED: Motorcyclist killed in SUV crash on Route 28 near Dulles Airport (16721 views)
  2. La Sandia closes after 16 years at Tysons Corner Center (15749 views)
  3. Early Fourth of July celebration to light up Reston’s Lake Fairfax Park (11150 views)
  4. JUST IN: Drought warning issued for N. Va., including Fairfax County (10470 views)
  5. Great Falls citizens’ group calls for pause on revised FCPS boundary change policy (7753 views)
  6. Late owner of The Fermented Pig remembered as ‘culinary visionary’ (4908 views)
  7. Metro to throw summer party for transit enthusiasts at Franconia station (4171 views)
  8. Police: Herndon man charged with soliciting child online who he tried to meet in Tysons (3422 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Saturday’s forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are expected after 2pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature near 91 degrees. Winds will be from the south at 9-11 mph, gusting up to 18 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. For Saturday night, there will be mostly cloudy conditions and a low of around 78 degrees, with south winds at 8-10 mph. The chance of showers and thunderstorms increases to 50%. 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. 👋

First Watch opening next week in Fair Lakes, its biggest restaurant yet

By Angela Woolsey
Exceeding 7,600 square feet, the Fair Lakes restaurant is First Watch's biggest location (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The daytime eatery First Watch will welcome July by unveiling its newest location in the Fairfax area.

The chain is set to open in Fair Lakes at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 1. At 7,668 square feet, the former TGI Friday’s at 12249 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive is First Watch’s biggest restaurant yet, boasting a spacious interior and an outdoor patio that can seat over 200 people combined.

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Where to see fireworks in Fairfax County for Fourth of July 2024

By Angela Woolsey
Independence Day fireworks at Yeonas Park in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Lake Fairfax Park isn’t the only spot in Fairfax County planning an early Fourth of July party this year.

The Fairfax County Park Authority’s Independence Day celebration in Reston will compete tomorrow (Saturday) with festivities in McLean, Lorton and Mount Vernon, where George Washington’s estate will kick off two days of fireworks tonight (Friday).

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 27, 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 — Jun 27, 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 a mostly sunny day with a high near 85, and a northeast wind at 8 mph shifting to southeast in the afternoon. Clouds will increase on Friday night, bringing the temperature down to around 70, with a southeast wind blowing at 7 to 10 mph. 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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