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Red Lobster in Fairfax City ‘not closing’ despite company’s financial struggles

By Jared Serre
Fairfax City's Red Lobster location (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Cheddar bay biscuits will continue to be served in Fairfax City — for now.

Red Lobster’s lone Fairfax restaurant, located at 10325 Fairfax Blvd, will remain open despite the company’s ongoing financial troubles.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 14, 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 — Aug 14, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny conditions and a high of 87°F with a gentle north wind of 3 to 5 mph during the day. As night falls, it will be partly cloudy with temperatures dipping to approximately 67°F, accompanied by light and variable winds. 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.

Vietnamese restaurant opens in Fairfax City’s former Old Country Buffet

By Jared Serre
The front of 54 Restaurant & Lounge located in Fair City Mall (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A new spot for Vietnamese cuisine has opened in Fairfax City’s Fair City Mall.

Tucked in the corner of the shopping center near Cinema Arts Theatres is 54 Restaurant Bar & Lounge, a Vietnamese restaurant that says it utilizes fresh ingredients from local farmers. The eatery had a soft opening at 9650 Main Street, Unit 10, on July 18.

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Springfield community and local military reunite for annual Bridge Walk after multi-year hiatus

By James Jarvis
The 2016 Springfield Bridge Walk (via Fort Belvoir/Facebook)

After a several-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Springfield Bridge Walk is back on.

The annual event celebrating the connection between the Springfield community and the nearby major U.S. Army installation, Fort Belvoir, kicks off this Saturday (Aug. 17) at 10 a.m. at the corner of Bland Street and Amherst Avenue.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 13, 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 — Aug 13, 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 temperature near 86 with a north wind of 3 to 8 mph during the day. As night falls, conditions will remain clear with a low around 64 and a light north wind. 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.

Circus Vazquez to stop in Tysons next month during U.S. tour

By Angela Woolsey
Colombian acrobats Duo Vanegas perform "Wheel of Wonder" act for Circus Vazquez, which will visit Tysons starting Sept. 20, 2024 (courtesy Circus Vazquez)

A family-owned circus boasting an international cast of performers will set up its big top tent in Tysons this fall.

Circus Vazquez launched ticket sales last week for its upcoming stay at Lerner Town Square (8025 Galleria Drive) from Sept. 20 through Oct 7. Promising a brand-new show, the company is in the midst of a national tour that will also include Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 12, 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 — Aug 12, 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 mostly sunny skies and a high near 82, accompanied by a gentle northwest breeze of 3 to 6 mph. The night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 64 and a light northwest wind. 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.

The Barns at Wolf Trap announces music, comedy shows coming this fall

By Angela Woolsey
The Second City, the Chicago improv group, will put on a 65th anniversary at The Barns on Feb. 19-22, 2025 (courtesy Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts)

With the Filene Center entering the final stretch of its summer season, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is starting to warm up for the fall.

Last week, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, the nonprofit that supports and programs the national park, announced an initial lineup for The Barns, its indoor venue, that includes an Oscar-winning songwriter, a heralded improv comedy troupe, and other musical and comedy acts.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Aug 9, 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 — Aug 9, 2024.

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

  1. More than 30 Fairfax eateries to participate in upcoming Summer Restaurant Week (9901 views)
  2. Chantilly housing development advances after facing questions about wildlife, traffic impacts (7395 views)
  3. Reston Midline takes shape with more residential development in the works (4506 views)
  4. Fairfax County executive unveils proposal for $260 million budget surplus (4431 views)
  5. Park Authority seeks tenant to rehabilitate historic Tysons house (3991 views)
  6. NEW: Bonchon to revive Herndon and Annandale restaurants (2922 views)
  7. Fairfax County Public Schools ACE launches over 250 new training, certification programs for adult learners (2697 views)
  8. Avoid Georgetown Pike bridge over I-495 during coming lane closures, VDOT warns (2303 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of around 86 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 5 to 8 mph. As night falls on Saturday, the skies will turn partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to approximately 65 degrees, with the north wind maintaining a speed of around 5 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. 👋

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