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

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect increasing clouds today with temperatures reaching up to 64°F. Winds will come from the northwest at 11 to 14 mph, gusting up to 23 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, cooling down to around 50°F, with northwest winds at 11 to 13 mph and gusts 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.

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Bike to Work Day returning Friday with dozens of Fairfax County pit stops

By Angela Woolsey
Bicyclists on Colts Neck Road in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County will join a regionwide celebration of bicycling as an option for commuters this Friday (May 15).

More than two dozen pit stops are planned across the county for Bike to Work Day 2026, offering free T-shirts, snacks and other giveaways to cyclists who pass by on the way to their office or workplace.

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Drone light show to replace fireworks for Fairfax County’s Independence Day celebration

By Angela Woolsey
A U.S. flag against blue sky in Fairfax (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Instead of the usual fireworks, a battalion of drones will light up Lake Fairfax Park this summer for the Fairfax County Park Authority’s annual Independence Day celebration.

The park authority is planning its first-ever drone light show to put a unique spin on this year’s festivities in conjunction with the county’s ongoing recognition of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for May 12, 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 — May 12, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

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⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect a high of 75°F with increasing clouds and a 30% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 5 PM. Winds will be from the south at 14-16 mph, gusting up to 28 mph. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1 AM, with a slight chance of showers until 2 AM. The low will be around 53°F with winds shifting from the south to the northwest at 6-9 mph. There’s an 80% chance of rain, with expected amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, higher in storms. 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.

MidnighTreats to offer free cookies at upcoming Reston reopening

By Katie Taranto
Mural at MidnighTreats' location in Reston (courtesy of MidnighTreats)

After more than a year of preparations, vegan cookie shop MidnighTreats plans to reopen in Reston this weekend.

The local bakery’s relocation from its original Plaza America storefront to Reston Town Center (1826 Discovery Street) is now complete. The shop will officially open for business at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, with giveaways and other festivities to celebrate.

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N. Va. family to launch Iraqi-style shawarma restaurant in Vienna

By Angela Woolsey
The shawarma and Iraqi grill restaurant Mashahweez is coming soon to the former Maru Korean Cuisine and Sushi space in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A fast-casual restaurant that promises to serve authentic Iraqi grilled cuisine is taking shape in Vienna.

A temporary sign appeared last week announcing that Mashahweez, a new concept from a local father-son team, is “coming soon” to the Vienna Shopping Center at 128 Maple Avenue West.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for May 11, 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 — May 11, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny conditions with a high near 71°F and a light northeast wind around 5 mph that will become calm later. On Tuesday night, clouds will increase, and temperatures will drop to around 55°F. The south wind will range from 6 to 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 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.

‘Shark Tank’-funded menswear startup to open retail store in Reston Town Center

By Mary Stachyra Lopez
A store with a stone exterior and a bay window, and the sidewalk outside.
Collars & Co will open a new location at 11869 Market Street, Reston. (Staff photo by Mary Stachyra Lopez)

A Bethesda-based menswear company best known for nabbing a deal with Mark Cuban and Peter Jones on “Shark Tank” will expand to Reston later this month.

Collars & Co, which produces polo shirts with a sturdy, dress shirt-style collar, will open its first permanent location in Northern Virginia in a 1,700-square-foot store at 11869 Market Street. The space was previously occupied by an Allen Edmonds shoe store.

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

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

  • Fairfax City’s Mamma Lucia closes for good after 39 years (32128 views)
  • BREAKING: DOJ investigating Fairfax prosecutor over policy on immigrant defendants (16785 views)
  • Herndon’s new festival on Lynn Street promises ‘cool vibes’ and ‘hot beats’ (13327 views)
  • Herndon considers creating zoning rules for casinos (11672 views)
  • Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash with dump truck on Route 1 (11243 views)
  • Maggiano’s to open this summer after Taste of Tysons preview (9895 views)
  • Electric scooter rider dies nearly a month after crash in Merrifield (8976 views)
  • County leaders vote reluctantly to trim Fairfax Connector bus service (8094 views)
  • AI defense intelligence company moves HQ from San Francisco to Chantilly (8071 views)
  • Fairfax County adopts new budget, seeks ability to lower some speed limits (7928 views)
  • Davio’s steakhouse takes over former Matchbox bar at Reston Station (7730 views)
  • Fairfax joblessness up 62% since start of current Trump administration (6857 views)
  • FCPS officials stress plan to engage community on future Skyview HS boundaries (6225 views)
  • New play space with cafe coming to Tysons Corner Center this fall (5897 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

    Showers and thunderstorms are possible, mainly after 3 PM, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73°F. Winds from the south will reach speeds of around 11 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. There’s a 30% chance of precipitation. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 55°F, and a southwest wind of about 5 mph becoming calm later in the evening. 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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