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Fairfax eateries join D.C. Winter Restaurant Week 2026, starting Monday

By Angela Woolsey
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse's 2026 Winter Restaurant Week menu includes tiramisu as a dessert option (courtesy Davio's)

The impending return of Winter Restaurant Week could provide a much-needed boost for the D.C. region’s food service industry.

While Fairfax County didn’t face all the same challenges last year as the District, where a record number of eateries reportedly closed amid inflation, tariffs and the presence of federal law enforcement and the National Guard, many local establishments will take part in the biannual promotional campaign, which will kick off on Monday (Jan. 19) and continue through Jan. 25.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 14, 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 — Jan 14, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

  • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 31 degrees, accompanied by a west wind of around 17 mph and gusts reaching 31 mph. The night will be mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 21 degrees. The west wind will persist at 10-14 mph, and gusts may reach up to 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.

Pennsylvania-style diner concept debuts at Audacious Aleworks in Fairfax City

By Emily Leayman
Audacious Aleworks in Fairfax City (courtesy of Brian Reinoehl)

A new food concept in Fairfax City’s Audacious Aleworks allows diners to get Pennsylvania-style diner food and locally-brewed beers all in one place.

Brian’s Brunch-A-Torium will celebrate its opening at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 at Audacious Aleworks‘ tasting room at 10940 Fairfax Blvd Suite E in Fairfax City, Audacious Aleworks co-founder Brian Reinoehl told FFXnow.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 13, 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 — Jan 13, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

  • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

🌦️ Wednesday’s forecast

There is a 30% chance of rain this afternoon with cloudy conditions and a high near 52°F, accompanied by a mild southwest wind at 6 mph. Tonight, expect a 60% chance of precipitation, with rain likely and possibly mixed with snow before 1am; this may transition to a slight chance of snow after 4am. Temperatures will drop to around 24°F, and winds will become northwest at 8-13 mph, gusting up to 29 mph. Minimal snow accumulation is anticipated. 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 Jan 12, 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 — Jan 12, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunshine today, with temperatures reaching around 50 degrees. In the morning, the calm wind will shift to the south, blowing at 5 to 9 mph. Tonight, the skies will turn mostly cloudy, with lows around 39 degrees. Southwest winds of 8 to 13 mph will pick up, gusting up to 21 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.

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 9, 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 — Jan 9, 2026.

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

  • Longstanding Seven Corners grocery store, Italian restaurant eyed for redevelopment (17415 views)
  • FCPS finalizes school boundary recommendations ahead of public hearing (14171 views)
  • Park authority rolls back boulders blocking field at West Falls Church park (12449 views)
  • Photos: Vienna library demolished after 54 years of operations (8431 views)
  • JUST IN: Driver charged for I-495 crash that killed two on Christmas (5682 views)
  • UPDATED: FCPD seeks driver in fatal Annandale hit-and-run (5671 views)
  • UPDATED: Second pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash today, this time on Route 1 (5537 views)
  • Jamaican eatery set for grand opening after moving to Fair Oaks Mall (5466 views)
  • UPDATED: Pedestrian critically injured after Maple Avenue crash in Vienna (5214 views)
  • Fairfax’s single-family homes market expected to be strong, condos mixed in 2026 (3725 views)
  • Anonymous clothing distributor takes large warehouse lease in Springfield (3630 views)
  • Fairfax legislator to resurrect bill enabling local gas-powered leaf blower bans (3606 views)
  • Reston Parkway lane temporarily closes for ongoing bridge repairs (2981 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 rain primarily before 4pm, with a high near 49 and north winds shifting to the east at 6 mph. Precipitation chance is 100%, with new amounts between half and three quarters of an inch. For Saturday night, rain is likely between 7pm and 1am, under cloudy skies and a low around 39. Light winds become northwest at 5-10 mph and may gust up to 20 mph. Precipitation chance is 70%, with new amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. 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. 👋

    New restaurant Nalak Thai brings family’s food and matcha recipes to Fairfax

    By Emily Leayman
    Nalak Thai, a family-owned restaurant with family Thai and matcha recipes, is open in Fairfax. (staff photo by Emily Leayman)

    Comfort food from Thailand and matcha are the specialties of the family-owned Nalak Thai that opened in the Fair Oaks area.

    Nalak Thai had its soft opening in December at the Fairfax Court shopping center (11270A James Swart Circle) near Fairfax City limits. The space formerly hosted U-SA Thai.

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    Matchbox closes, leaving void at Reston Station

    By Angela Woolsey
    Matchbox at Reston Station has closed (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    Matchbox has fizzled out at Reston Station, leaving behind an empty restaurant and outdoor patio.

    The pizza chain permanently closed its doors at 1900 Reston Metro Plaza Drive, Suite 100, at the end of 2025, Greater Reston Living reported, citing posts from residents on the social media site NextDoor.

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    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 8, 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 — Jan 8, 2026.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌧️ Friday’s forecast

    Expect rain, predominantly after 4pm, with increasing clouds and a high near 56. The south wind will be 6 to 10 mph, gusting up to 21 mph, and a 50% chance of precipitation. Friday night, rain is more likely after 1am, with cloudy conditions and a low around 48. South wind will change to northwest after midnight at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Precipitation chance is 70%, with new accumulation between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. 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.

    Capitals invite Reston Town Center to ‘Rock the Rink’ skate and watch party

    By Angela Woolsey
    Ice skaters enjoy the rink at Reston Town Center's pavilion (courtesy Reston Town Center)

    When the Washington Capitals take on the Chicago Blackhawks tomorrow (Friday), local fans will be able to take in the action while hitting the ice themselves at Reston Town Center.

    For the first time, D.C.’s NHL team is bringing a “Rock the Rink” skate and watch party to the town center’s ice skating pavilion (1818 Discovery Street), inviting community members to enjoy a variety of activities before cheering on the boys in red.

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