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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 25, 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 — Mar 25, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny weather with a high near 75°F and southwest winds of 10 to 13 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. There is a 20% chance of rain late morning between 11 am and noon. Thursday night will become cloudier, with a low of around 56°F and similar wind conditions. There’s a slight chance of rain before 7 pm, increasing to a 50% chance after 2 am. 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.

First-ever McLean Restaurant Week to offer promotions next month

By Angela Woolsey
Mahi shekampur, a stuffed trout dish, from Divan Restaurant of McLean (courtesy Divan)

After seeing the success of similar campaigns in Vienna and Fairfax City, among other locations, McLean is planning a restaurant week of its own.

Nearly two dozen restaurants have signed up so far to participate in the inaugural McLean Restaurant Week, which will take place on April 12-19.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 24, 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 — Mar 24, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 59°F and a south wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. By Wednesday night, the weather will become mostly cloudy with a low around 49°F. The south wind will increase slightly to 8 to 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 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.

Under Armour to reopen at Tysons Corner Center with ‘Gen Z-coded’ store

By Angela Woolsey
Under Armour Sports House is set for a grand opening at Tysons Corner Center on March 26, 2026 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Under Armour is gearing up for a relaunch at Tysons Corner Center, which also recently bid farewell to a couple of prominent retail tenants.

Operating out of a temporary location near Bloomingdale’s since late 2024, Under Armour will unveil a new concept at the mall on Thursday (March 26) that’s intended to draw in a younger generation of athletes.

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Family-owned coffee and wine bar coming to Twinbrooke Shopping Center

By Jared Serre
A coming soon sign for Trummer's Coffee at Twinbrooke Shopping Center in Kings Park West (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A family-owned cafe offering coffee and wine is coming to the Twinbrooke Shopping Center in Kings Park West later this year.

Trummer’s Coffee & Wine Bar, which is inspired by Austrian, Italian and other European-style coffeehouses, will open its doors in the shopping center this fall, a spokesperson for property owner Federal Realty announced last week.

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Volunteers invited to plant trees, clear invasive species in Reston for Arbor Day

By Angela Woolsey
Woods behind a sign for Walker Nature Center in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Officially, Arbor Day won’t be recognized in Virginia until the end of April, but Reston Association will get a head start on observing the occasion with a volunteer event at the end of March.

The homeowners’ association is inviting community members to help clean up and enhance some of its natural areas next Tuesday (March 31) from 9:30 to noon.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 23, 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 — Mar 23, 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 sunny conditions with a high of 51 degrees. North winds at 5 to 8 mph will become calm in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low of 37 degrees and calm winds shifting to the south at about 5 mph 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.

Easter egg hunt, seasonal cocktails usher in spring at Capital One Center

By Angela Woolsey
Cherry blossom-themed sign for The Perch during Easter egg hunt (courtesy Capital One Center)

Capital One Center in Tysons will be hopping with activity this spring, highlighted by the return of its “ultimate” Easter Egg Hunt early next month.

Approximately 3,000 eggs will be strewn across the Great Lawn at The Perch for kids to collect during the popular event, which is set to take place on Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Brewpub aims for late spring opening at Herndon’s Arrowbrook Centre

By Emily Leayman
Arrowbrook Centre in Herndon (staff photo by Emily Leayman)

Retail at Herndon’s Arrowbrook Centre continues to grow toward capacity, as more businesses have opened or are in the process of doing so.

NH44 Indian Brewing Company is the latest business planning to open at the Arrowbrook Centre, a mixed-use community near the Innovation Center Metro station with apartments, condos, townhouses and business uses that began opening in 2023.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 20, 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 — Mar 20, 2026.

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

  • Independent living community proposed to replace single-family house in Reston (11319 views)
  • UPDATED: Tornado Watch replaced by Flood Warning for Fairfax County (10487 views)
  • FCPD: Hayfield coach to be fired after arrest for alleged child porn possession (5057 views)
  • FCPD: Four killed, three injured in weekend crashes (5816 views)
  • JUST IN: FCPS to release students early on Monday due to possible storms (5801 views)
  • In Tysons, developers pivot from new construction to enhancing what’s already there (5745 views)
  • Mexican restaurant Banditos Bar & Kitchen closes near GMU in Fairfax (5496 views)
  • Fairfax County supervisors urge Spanberger to veto casino bill (5090 views)
  • Fairfax board members denounce local General Assembly legislators who supported casino bill (4946 views)
  • Fairfax County OKs Chantilly land sale to data center builder, as some cry foul (4885 views)
  • NOVA Parks rejects call for transit along W&OD Trail right-of-way (4415 views)
  • Report: Capital One could expand Tysons campus south of Route 123 (4385 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 sunny with temperatures reaching a high of around 66°F. Expect a north wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph, with occasional gusts up to 18 mph. On Saturday night, the sky will be partly cloudy, and temperatures will drop to about 46°F. Winds will shift from the east to the south, maintaining a light speed of approximately 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.

    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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