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.”
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 8, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
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.
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Updated at 4:25 p.m. on 8/8/2024 — Char’d will get a grand opening at Tysons Galleria at noon on Aug. 18, the business announced on Instagram.
Earlier: A food truck that sells halal burgers has staked out a spot in Tysons Galleria (2001 International Drive) for its first brick-and-mortar location.
Reston Association plans to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Reston’s founding with a community pool party and cookout later this month.
The event, free for all RA members and recreation pass holders, is set for 4 p.m. July 20 at the Lake Newport Pool and Recreation Area (11601 Lake Newport Road).
Good Friday 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 5, 2024.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am, followed by partly sunny skies and a high of 95°F, while heat index values may reach 103. Winds from the southwest around 7 mph, and a 40% chance of precipitation. Saturday night, anticipate more showers and thunderstorms before 2am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 74°F. Southwest winds at 6 mph becoming light and variable, and a 50% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
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Call Your Mother’s McLean location will morph from a food truck into a physical storefront this weekend.
The popular bagel shop will hold a grand opening for its newest deli at 6232 Old Dominion Drive in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center this Sunday (July 7), according to a notice posted to its website.
A new coffee shop has opened in Herndon, just in time to provide a morning pick-me-up for those returning to work after the Fourth of July holiday.
Old Town Coffee welcomed its first customers today (Friday) at 315 Spring Street in the Reston-Herndon Business Park. The shop is connected to the adjacent Moo Thru ice cream parlor, which is also owned by longtime residents Frank and Caitlin Kenney.
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 3, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Sunny skies with occasionally scattered clouds will dominate the day, as temperatures rise to a comfortable high of 75°F. A light northeasterly breeze will blow at 5-10 mph, offering a refreshing feel. In the evening, a partly cloudy sky will develop with temperatures dipping to a cool low of 55°F, creating perfect conditions for a nighttime stroll or enjoying the outdoors. See more from Weather.gov.
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Here in Fairfax County, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive single-family homes sold last month (June 2024).
Most expensive single-family homes sold
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.
