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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 10, 2026

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 — Feb 10, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 44 with northwest winds ranging from 10 to 18 mph, accompanied by gusts as high as 33 mph. During Wednesday night, the weather turns partly cloudy and the temperature dips to around 28, while the northwest wind maintains a speed of 14 to 18 mph and gusts reaching 28 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.

Wolf Trap unveils summer season with spotlight on America’s 250th anniversary

By Angela Woolsey
Gianandrea Noseda conducts the National Symphony Orchestra (courtesy of Wolf Trap)

For anyone seeking a welcome reminder that this winter will eventually end, no matter what the snow still piled up on local sidewalks and parking lots suggests, look no further than Wolf Trap’s newly released summer schedule.

In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, a special series celebrating the eclectic music woven into the U.S.’s “rich cultural tapestry” will take center stage at the Filene Center throughout the season, the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced today (Tuesday).

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Sweetgreen opening new Tysons location soon with giveaways

By Emily Leayman
Sweetgreen's location on Leesburg Pike in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fast-casual salad and bowl chain Sweetgreen will debut its latest location in Tysons with giveaways and support for a local nonprofit.

Sweetgreen will open on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 8405 Leesburg Pike in Tysons. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the location will serve seasonal light bites from Sterling-based restaurant Local Provisions and offer plants from Falls Church-based Botanologica.

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JCPenney to exit Springfield Town Center after 53 years

By Angela Woolsey
Sign outside vehicle entrance for Springfield Town Center (staff photo by James Jarvis)

After surviving recessions, the dawn of online retail and a sweeping redevelopment, JCPenney’s time at Springfield Town Center is at last coming to an end.

The department store will permanently close on May 24 after 53 years at the shopping center formerly known as Springfield Mall.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 9, 2026

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 — Feb 9, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect partly sunny skies during the day with a high around 47 and a mild south breeze of 3 to 7 mph. Moving into Tuesday night, anticipate mostly cloudy conditions and a low near 35 degrees. The south wind will pick up, reaching 7 to 10 mph before shifting to the northwest after midnight, with potential gusts up to 18 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.

New shop brings gourmet nuts and sweets to Reston, eyes Herndon expansion

By Jamie Rogers
Abricott is open at Reston Town Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Abricott, a new business with a heady gamut of nuts and sweets served 100 different ways and counting, has opened in the heart of Reston Town Center.

Located at 11900 Market Street, where it has a direct view of the Mercury Fountain, the small storefront has a prime location, robust smells and bold interior color palette that easily capture the attention of passersby.

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The Escape Game and more open first Virginia locations at Tysons Corner Center

By Angela Woolsey
The Escape Game is open at Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Tysons Corner Center is continuing to expand its entertainment options with an unveiling of The Escape Game.

Making its Virginia debut, the escape room company opened a 4,470-square-foot venue on Saturday (Feb. 7) on the mall’s first floor between Barnes & Noble and the recently relocated American Girl.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 6, 2026

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 — Feb 6, 2026.

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

  • Dance company that canceled Kennedy Center visit to offer free show at GMU (256342 views)
  • BREAKING: FCPS cancels classes again as ‘snowcrete’ lingers on sidewalks (40240 views)
  • Fairfax mayor advocates for state to clear path for church-based affordable housing (13571 views)
  • UPDATED: Power outage at Tysons Corner Center caused by piled-up snow (10837 views)
  • Possible measles exposure sites reported in Reston and Herndon (9985 views)
  • Fairfax leaders mixed on quality of snow-removal efforts, propose volunteer program (7192 views)
  • UPDATED: Man killed in multi-car crash after striking police cruiser on Braddock Road (7200 views)
  • JUST IN: Fairfax County to open schools on two-hour delay Tuesday (5887 views)
  • General Assembly silences one bill to regulate gas leaf blowers, but another is still alive (5565 views)
  • Fairfax City’s chocolate festival returns with venue change, new charity run (5281 views)
  • Fairfax board, Trump admin in sync on expediting upgrades to American Legion Bridge (5174 views)
  • High-rise apartments, townhomes could replace Tysons Concourse offices (5123 views)
  • Fairfax County seeks more feedback on options for accessory housing units (4793 views)
  • BREAKING: Two juveniles arrested after man shot in Springfield neighborhood (5831 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

    Expect sunny skies with a high temperature of 18 degrees, but wind chill factors may drop as low as -9. Be prepared for strong northwest winds between 25 and 29 mph, and gusts reaching 60 mph. For Saturday night, the sky will remain mostly clear, with temperatures falling to a low of around 9 degrees and wind chill values as low as -8. Blustery conditions will persist with northwest winds between 16 and 23 mph, and gusts up to 41 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.

    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. 👋

    King Arthur Baking extends stay at Fairfax Corner

    By Angela Woolsey
    King Arthur Baking Company's pop-up store at Fairfax Corner (courtesy King Arthur Baking Company)

    King Arthur Baking Company is cooking up a longer-than-anticipated stay at Fairfax Corner.

    After previously announcing that it would close at the end of January 2026, the baking supply business now says it will continue operating its pop-up shop at 11948 Grand Commons Avenue through June.

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    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 5, 2026

    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 — Feb 5, 2026.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌨️ Friday’s forecast

    Scattered snow showers are expected mainly after 2pm, with increasing clouds and a high near 33. Winds will be calm, eventually turning south at around 5 mph, and a 40% chance of precipitation. On Friday night, snow showers may occur before 1am, followed by a low around 13 and a transition to partly cloudy skies. Winds will vary lightly before becoming northwest at 15 to 20 mph, potentially gusting up to 30 mph. Precipitation chance remains at 40%. 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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