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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 26, 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 — Mar 26, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌧️ Friday’s forecast

Expect rain with temperatures dropping to 49°F by 5 PM and north winds blowing at 11 to 13 mph, gusting up to 23 mph, with an 80% chance of between a tenth and a quarter-inch of rain. Friday night, rain is likely before 7 PM, becoming partly cloudy later, with lows around 33°F. Northwest winds will be 6 to 11 mph with gusts up to 21 mph, and there is a 60% chance of less than a tenth of an inch of rain. 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.

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Mom’s Organic Market confirms plans for new Springfield grocery store

By Katie Taranto
6640 Loisdale Road in Springfield, Virginia (via Google Maps)

A regional grocery store specializing in organic goods is planning a new supermarket in Springfield.

Mom’s Organic Market is preparing to open a new, 12,000-square-foot grocery store in the Loisdale Center, CEO Scott Nash told FFXnow. The grocer is expected to open at 6640 Loisdale Road in a space left vacant by Party City after the company went out of business in 2024.

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Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will roll into Tysons this weekend

By Angela Woolsey
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck 10th anniversary collectibles (courtesy Hello Kitty Cafe Truck)

Spring break is around the corner, and so is the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck.

The beloved mobile pop-up will pull into Tysons Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Road) this Saturday (March 28), selling exclusive Hello Kitty-themed treats and memorabilia at PenFed Plaza near Shake Shack from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 25, 2026

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 — Mar 25, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny weather with a high near 75°F and southwest winds of 10 to 13 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. There is a 20% chance of rain late morning between 11 am and noon. Thursday night will become cloudier, with a low of around 56°F and similar wind conditions. There’s a slight chance of rain before 7 pm, increasing to a 50% chance after 2 am. 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.

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First-ever McLean Restaurant Week to offer promotions next month

By Angela Woolsey
Mahi shekampur, a stuffed trout dish, from Divan Restaurant of McLean (courtesy Divan)

After seeing the success of similar campaigns in Vienna and Fairfax City, among other locations, McLean is planning a restaurant week of its own.

Nearly two dozen restaurants have signed up so far to participate in the inaugural McLean Restaurant Week, which will take place on April 12-19.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 24, 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 — Mar 24, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 59°F and a south wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. By Wednesday night, the weather will become mostly cloudy with a low around 49°F. The south wind will increase slightly to 8 to 10 mph, with gusts reaching 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.

Under Armour to reopen at Tysons Corner Center with ‘Gen Z-coded’ store

By Angela Woolsey
Under Armour Sports House is set for a grand opening at Tysons Corner Center on March 26, 2026 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Under Armour is gearing up for a relaunch at Tysons Corner Center, which also recently bid farewell to a couple of prominent retail tenants.

Operating out of a temporary location near Bloomingdale’s since late 2024, Under Armour will unveil a new concept at the mall on Thursday (March 26) that’s intended to draw in a younger generation of athletes.

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Family-owned coffee and wine bar coming to Twinbrooke Shopping Center

By Jared Serre
A coming soon sign for Trummer's Coffee at Twinbrooke Shopping Center in Kings Park West (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A family-owned cafe offering coffee and wine is coming to the Twinbrooke Shopping Center in Kings Park West later this year.

Trummer’s Coffee & Wine Bar, which is inspired by Austrian, Italian and other European-style coffeehouses, will open its doors in the shopping center this fall, a spokesperson for property owner Federal Realty announced last week.

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Volunteers invited to plant trees, clear invasive species in Reston for Arbor Day

By Angela Woolsey
Woods behind a sign for Walker Nature Center in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Officially, Arbor Day won’t be recognized in Virginia until the end of April, but Reston Association will get a head start on observing the occasion with a volunteer event at the end of March.

The homeowners’ association is inviting community members to help clean up and enhance some of its natural areas next Tuesday (March 31) from 9:30 to noon.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 23, 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 — Mar 23, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

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☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny conditions with a high of 51 degrees. North winds at 5 to 8 mph will become calm in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low of 37 degrees and calm winds shifting to the south at about 5 mph 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.

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

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