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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 5, 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 5, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☁️ Tuesday’s forecast

Patchy fog will clear up by 10am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies and a high near 51. Expect a calm wind to become south at 5-7 mph during the afternoon. The mostly cloudy conditions will continue into Tuesday night, with a low temperature around 44 and a west wind at approximately 7 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 2, 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 2, 2026.

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

  • Fairfax County board paves way for housing to replace Fair Oaks-area office buildings (21431 views)
  • Wendy’s to close longstanding Vienna restaurant today (9424 views)
  • Housing with community center proposed for former T-Mobile campus in Reston (9391 views)
  • D.C. man charged with a dozen vehicle break-ins and thefts in Reston area (8532 views)
  • UPDATED: Pedestrian dies after being struck twice on Route 29 in Merrifield (8121 views)
  • FCPD: Annandale HS employee charged with assaulting student (6159 views)
  • Man accused of Reston murder now also faces federal charge (6157 views)
  • Fairfax resident to lead Virginia’s diversity efforts under Gov.-elect Spanberger (5337 views)
  • Starbucks workers in Reston and McLean seek to unionize amid strike (4398 views)
  • Extended stay hotel in Fair Lakes could be turned into apartments (4187 views)
  • Republicans back homeschooling advocate for 17th House District seat (3280 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

    The weather will be mostly cloudy with a high around 36 degrees and a light north wind. On Saturday night, there’s a 20% chance of snow before 1am, followed by gradually clearing skies and a low temperature of around 26 degrees. Winds will remain calm throughout the night. 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 year brings more America’s 250th birthday events to Vienna, Fairfax County

    By Angela Woolsey
    Vienna is hosting a Virginia LOVE sign by its Memorial Fountain for a new year celebration of the U.S.'s 250th anniversary (photo by Amy Woolsey)

    With the calendar turning to 2026, local celebrations of America’s 250th birthday will kick into a new gear, leading up to the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence’s signing on July 4.

    For residents looking to stay closer to home instead of venturing into D.C. for this week’s light show at the Washington Monument, the Town of Vienna will launch its own semiquincentennial festivities this Sunday (Jan. 4) with a “patriotic celebration” near the Town Green.

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    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 31, 2025

    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 — Dec 31, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Thursday’s forecast

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    🌅 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.

    These were FFXnow’s most-read stories of 2025

    By Angela Woolsey
    Udvar-Hazy Center visitors take in the Space Shuttle Discovery (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    Before entering a new year, FFXnow took a look back on some of the stories that defined the past 12 months in Fairfax County.

    A review of our most-read stories for 2025 suggests local impacts of federal government actions — specifically, the Trump administration’s mass layoffs and bid to move the Discovery space shuttle out of Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly — were top concerns.

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    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 30, 2025

    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 — Dec 30, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌨️ Wednesday’s forecast

    Expect flurries and a slight chance of light snow in the morning, followed by mostly cloudy skies that will gradually clear up, with a high near 39 and southwest winds at 6-11 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. Wednesday night brings more flurries, a low around 25, and continued southwest winds at 6-11 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation. On New Year’s Day, flurries may occur until noon, with a high near 33, a northwest wind of 13-15 mph, gusting up to 26 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. 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 Dec 29, 2025

    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 — Dec 29, 2025.

    📅 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 around 35 degrees, accompanied by a breezy west wind ranging from 18 to 24 mph and gusts reaching up to 37 mph. On Tuesday night, clouds will increase as temperatures dip to around 25 degrees, with a west wind of 7 to 10 mph and gusts as high as 23 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.

    Wendy’s to close longstanding Vienna restaurant today

    By Jared Serre
    Wendy's in Vienna (staff photo by Jared Serre)

    Starting tomorrow (Tuesday), Vienna residents will have to travel a bit further to satisfy their Wendy’s cravings.

    The fast food chain’s store in the neighborhood, located at 411 Maple Ave East, is closing after wrapping up service at midnight today (Monday), an employee confirmed to FFXnow.

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    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 26, 2025

    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 — Dec 26, 2025.

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

  • UPDATED: Body found in Fairfax County Parkway median, closing road (29965 views)
  • Man in Fairfax County Parkway median was killed in crash, police confirm (17671 views)
  • Indoor golf club and cafe swings for spring opening in Merrifield (7233 views)
  • Overhaul proposed for 51-year-old gas station in Franconia (4372 views)
  • Fairfax County to close offices, reduce services for Christmas 2025 (3044 views)
  • Temporary padel courts approved for office parking lot in Tysons (2946 views)
  • Reston Association disbands land use advisory committee in tense vote (3486 views)
  • Special election gives Republican new shot at David Bulova’s delegate seat (2488 views)
  • Delayed data shows jump in Fairfax joblessness, as region’s federal workforce shrinks (2362 views)
  • With condos under construction, new MetroWest developer seeks revisions to apartment plan (2212 views)
  • Former South Lakes football star gives back with Christmas donation drive (1900 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 a partly sunny day with a high of 42 degrees, accompanied by an 8 to 10 mph north wind. The evening will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 31 degrees. A 5 mph northeast wind will become calm as the night progresses. 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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