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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 7, 2023

By FFXnow.com

Published February 7, 2023 at 8:30PM

Good Tuesday evening! Today we published 7 articles that were read a total of 7350 times on FFXnow alone, so far.

The following are the most-read articles for today (Feb 7, 2023)…

Loyal Companion to close all Fairfax County pet stores at end of month

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 7, 2023 at 2:15PM

Loyal Companion is closing all of its Fairfax County stores, including one at the Mosaic District (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Loyal Companion is letting out one final howl before permanently shuttering all of its stores in Fairfax County.

Independent Pet Partners, the pet wellness chain’s parent company, announced yesterday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to close all its stores outside of Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 6, 2023

By FFXnow.com

Published February 6, 2023 at 8:30PM

Good Monday evening! Today we published 9 articles that were read a total of 11511 times on FFXnow alone, so far.

The following are the most-read articles for today (Feb 6, 2023)…

Gourmet cinnamon roll shop rolls its way to Herndon

By Fatimah Waseem

Published February 6, 2023 at 2:15PM

Cinnaholic plans to open in Herndon this year (Photo courtesy Jessica Papa).

Cinnamon roll lovers can soon get their fix, as a new gourmet shop opens in Herndon.

Cinnaholic plans to open at the Village Centre at Dulles (2451 Centreville Road) this summer or autumn, according to owner Jessica Papa.

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 3, 2023

By FFXnow.com

Published February 3, 2023 at 8:30PM | Updated February 3, 2023 at 9:13PM

Good Friday evening! Today we published 6 articles that were read a total of 10869 times on FFXnow alone, so far.

The following are the most-read articles for today (Feb 3, 2023)…

Local peanut butter maker to open CBD boutique in Lake Anne Plaza

By Fatimah Waseem

Published February 3, 2023 at 2:15PM

A new CBD boutique is coming soon to Lake Anne Plaza (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A CBD boutique is coming soon to Reston’s Lake Anne Plaza.

OmBaked is expected to open in the spring. It’s founded Radhika Murari, a Restonian who moved to the community in 1991.

Artwork by Fairfax County students now on display at Dulles Airport

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 3, 2023 at 1:30PM

A Youth Art Exhibition at Dulles Airport showcases work by Fairfax County students (courtesy McLean Project for the Arts)

Before enduring the indignities of modern airport security, people flying out of Dulles can now calm their nerves by taking in the artistic talents of Fairfax County’s students.

A youth art exhibition from the McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) is now on display in the check-in area of Dulles International Airport, the nonprofit announced last week.

Ice sculptures coming to Reston Town Center in inaugural event

By Fatimah Waseem

Published February 3, 2023 at 11:00AM

The Reston Town Center pavilion reopened in November after undergoing renovations (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Intricate ice sculptures are coming to Reston Town Center’s outdoor skating rink at the inaugural Ice-travaganza event tomorrow (Saturday).

The event, which is free and open to all, will also include a live carving demonstration, hot chocolate, s’mores, a photo booth and a DJ, according to event organizers.