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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.

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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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Ruthie’s All-Day eyes spring opening in Fairfax Corner

By Jared Serre
One of the brunch offerings at Ruthie’s All Day (photo courtesy of Ruthie’s All Day)

It doesn’t appear to be long before a local favorite will begin serving diners in Fairfax Corner.

Ruthie’s All-Day, a restaurant brand offering Southern comfort food, is targeting March to open its newest location — its first in Fairfax County, a representative of the restaurant told FFXnow, adding that more information will be shared once the grand opening draws closer.

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Compass Coffee in West Falls Church could shutter after bankruptcy

By Jared Serre
Compass Coffee located in West Falls Church (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A Compass Coffee location in West Falls Church is one of 10 coffeehouses that could close after the D.C.-based chain filed for bankruptcy this week, according to court documents.

The store located in the Shops at West Falls Church (7393 Route 29) is one of two Virginia cafes that “are unprofitable and provide no benefit,” the coffee chain — seeking to reject the cafe’s lease — alleged in federal court.

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Kuwaiti smoothie cafe makes regional debut at Tysons Corner Center

By Angela Woolsey
Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe has opened a kiosk at Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Though 2026 is only a week old, Tysons Corner Center has already welcomed one new business, while bidding temporary adieu to an old one.

Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe made its D.C.-area debut with a soft opening last Saturday (Jan. 3), more than a year after signs announcing that it would be “opening soon” first appeared.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 7, 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 7, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect patchy fog from 8am to 9am, followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 53. The calm wind will shift to the south at about 5 mph in the afternoon. For Thursday night, the sky will be mostly cloudy and have a low temperature around 40, accompanied by a south wind at 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.

Artists pay tribute to Lake Anne Plaza in exhibit opening Thursday

By Angela Woolsey
Rosemarie Forsythe's painting of Reston's Used Book Shop is among the works included in the new exhibit Art of Lake Anne (courtesy Reston Art Gallery and Studios)

With its first exhibit of the new year, Reston Art Gallery and Studios is turning its attention to a subject close to home: Lake Anne Plaza.

The gallery at 11400 Washington Plaza West, Suite B, will unveil the new exhibition “Art of Lake Anne” tomorrow (Thursday), showcasing interpretations of Reston’s original village center from nine different local artists.

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Tiki Thai restaurateurs expand grab-and-go concept to Tysons Galleria

By Angela Woolsey
Bird's Eye Thai in Tysons Galleria (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A new eatery at Tysons Galleria is catering to diners who crave staples of Thai cuisine but don’t have the time to eat a full, sit-down meal.

Bird’s Eye Thai, a relatively new concept from the team behind Reston’s Tiki Thai, opened just over a month ago on Dec. 6 in the mall’s third-floor food court, taking the place of the recently relocated Empanadas de Mendoza.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 6, 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 6, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny day with a high temperature near 57°F and a northwest wind of 6-11 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. In the evening, the skies will remain mostly clear and the temperature will drop to around 35°F. The northwest wind will ease to around 6 mph before becoming calm. 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.

California Fish Grill to open in Franconia later this month

By Jared Serre
California Fish Grill's lobster roll (courtesy California Fish Grill)

The latest Fairfax-area location for a chain of fast-casual seafood restaurants is expected to open next week.

California Fish Grill will open the doors of a nearly 3,000-square-foot eatery in Franconia (7003A Manchester Blvd) on Monday, Jan. 12, the restaurant announced.

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