It will be one day more before Fairfax Corner visitors can start digging into the buttermilk biscuits and barbecued meats that have made Ruthie’s All-Day a hit in Arlington.

The Southern comfort food establishment will open its second restaurant at 11951 Grand Commons Avenue tomorrow (Wednesday), with dinner service starting at 5 p.m.


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 — Apr 13, 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 mostly sunny weather with temperatures rising to around 88°F. Light southwest winds will pick up to 5-10 mph by morning, with gusts potentially reaching 18 mph. On Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low temperature near 68°F and southwest winds blowing at 5 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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An award-winning restaurant from Vienna is getting closer to opening its second location in Reston.

Clarity aims to open next month at the Reston Town Center. The RAMMY-studded, upscale American restaurant is “progressing rapidly and [is] looking to tentatively open on May 1,” joining its initial location that opened in 2015 at 442 Maple Avenue, a spokesperson told FFXnow.


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 — Apr 10, 2026.

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

  • Residents at one Reston condo complex might not have AC this summer (13043 views)
  • Fairfax school board wrestles with possible calendar changes after disruptive year (10802 views)
  • Five Fairfax restaurants among 2026 RAMMYS Awards finalists (10091 views)
  • BREAKING: Gov. Spanberger vetoes Fairfax County casino bill (4049 views)
  • Despite pushback, Fairfax County is sticking with plans for second Justice HS sidewalk (6604 views)
  • Driver hospitalized after vehicle explosion near Burke Town Plaza (6002 views)
  • After delay, Hershey experience to open at Tysons mall this month (5572 views)
  • Fairfax County police to increase traffic enforcement campaigns this month (4570 views)
  • Multifamily housing proposed to replace neighboring Richmond Highway hotels (4408 views)
  • Transportation impacts of new Lofts at Reston Station homes draw scrutiny (3199 views)
  • Gov. Spanberger signs energy, contraception bills from Fairfax County legislators (3055 views)
  • Tysons state senator will run for Congress in proposed 7th district (2849 views)
  • Upcoming roadwork will impact Fairfax Blvd for next 10 weeks (2750 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 sunny weather with a high near 68°F and north winds blowing at 8 to 11 mph, occasionally gusting up to 21 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 48°F and light, 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.

    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. 👋


    The Town of Vienna will throw back to the 1960s next week to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its community center.

    The decade remembered nationally for the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War and NASA’s Apollo space program, among other historical events, will be the theme of an open house hosted by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department on April 17 to mark the milestone.


    Public Art Reston will take over Reston Town Square Park later this month with the return of its annual ChalkFest.

    The centerpiece of Reston Town Center’s eARTh Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, the event will celebrate the literary arts for the first time as well as visual arts with the addition of a public art poetry contest.


    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 — Apr 9, 2026.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Friday’s forecast

    The weather will start off partly sunny, gradually becoming fully sunny, with temperatures reaching a high of around 75°F. Expect a south wind at 5 to 10 mph during the day. Friday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 55°F, and winds from the south at 6 to 9 mph will shift to the west 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.


    For the past six months, ArtStream’s Virginia Company B has been developing and rehearsing a war of the worlds, featuring a clash of famous show-business and historical figures.

    And tomorrow night (Friday), “The Great Put-Together!” makes its world premiere at James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road, #114) in the West Falls Church area of Fairfax County.


    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 — Apr 8, 2026.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Thursday’s forecast

    Expect frost in some areas before 9 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 62°F. Winds will be calm, shifting to the south at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 42°F, and a southeast wind at about 6 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.


    After a month-long delay, Hershey is finally ready to unwrap its new interactive experience at Tysons Corner Center.

    Perhaps to reward families for their patience, Hershey Super Sweet Adventure will let guests sample its goods starting this Friday (April 10) ahead of an official grand opening on April 24.


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