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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 2, 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 — Jun 2, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny weather with a high of 81°F and north winds between 7 to 13 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low of 59°F and lighter north winds at 5 to 7 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.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

Mahjong social club, The Bamboo Room, coming to Vienna

By Mary Stachyra Lopez
The Bamboo Room, a mahjong venue, is coming to the space above Sushi Yoshi at 101 Church Street NW in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A Vienna resident is planning to open a new venue in the town this summer where beginner and experienced mahjong players alike can learn how to play, form leagues, and socialize.

Jennifer Groves, who’s been teaching mahjong locally for the past year, expects to open The Bamboo Room above the Japanese restaurant Sushi Yoshi at 101 Church Street NW, Unit D, in August. An exact date has not been set yet.

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Reimagined Velocity Bar and Kitchen opens at University Mall with wings, comfort food

By Katie Taranto
Food from Velocity Bar + Kitchen (courtesy of Velocity Bar + Kitchen)

The former Velocity Wings at University Mall has reopened under a reimagined concept, offering the restaurant’s staple chicken wings and a broader lineup of American comfort foods.

Velocity Bar + Kitchen is now open at 10697 Braddock Road, reflecting the business’ evolution “into a more expansive, full-service dining experience while continuing to serve the signature wings guests know and love,” according to a press release from hospitality group Thompson Restaurants.

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Fort Hunt gallery’s newest exhibit showcases Black artists

By Acacia James
Left to right: "Untitled" attributed to Jean Michel Basquiat, "Yellow Corn" by Darlene Taylor, "Wise One" by Victor Ekpuk and "The Piano Lesson" by Romare Bearden (courtesy Nepenthe Gallery)

A new exhibit is opening at Fort Hunt’s Nepenthe Gallery, highlighting artwork by a variety of Black artists.

The “Important, Inspiring & Joyful Artworks by Black Artists” exhibition will open at the gallery in Hollin Hall Shopping Center (7918 Fort Hunt Road) with an ‘ART+WINE+CHEESE’ event on Thursday, June 4, and run through July 15.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 1, 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 — Jun 1, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny weather with a high near 75°F and northeast winds blowing at 5 to 7 mph. In the evening, conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 55°F, accompanied by a northwest wind at 3 to 5 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 40 years in Centreville, Tippy’s Taco House will close this month

By Mary Stachyra Lopez
Tippy's Taco House in Centreville (Staff photo by Mary Stachyra Lopez)

When a customer walks into Tippy’s Taco House, Lilibeth “Lily” Panlaqui often doesn’t even need to wait for them to order: She simply turns around and tells her husband, Rizal, who’s cooking in the kitchen, to get their regular order started. After nearly 30 years of working at the Centreville restaurant, Paniaqui not only knows her returning customers, she knows their grown-up children.

However, the couple will soon be in need of a new place of employment. After 40 years of serving budget meals in Centrewood Plaza, the local franchise will close its doors at 14119 St. Germain Drive permanently on June 14.

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New beer garden to open at The Boro this week with live music, giveaways

By Angela Woolsey
The Boro Biergarten will open on Thursday, June 6 in Boro Park outside El Bebe in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Boro in Tysons is adding a beer garden of its own, giving residents a new place to kick back and enjoy some refreshments as summer arrives.

The Boro Biergarten will make its debut this Thursday (June 4) with a three-day grand opening celebration featuring live music, food and drink specials, and giveaways at Boro Park (8350 Broad Street).

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Omakase sushi restaurant plans remodel of Reston hotel gift shop

By Katie Taranto
Sushi by Bou appears to be adding a location in Hyatt Regency Reston's former gift shop (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

An upscale omakase restaurant has its sights set on Reston for its next “sushi speakeasy.”

Sushi by Bou appears to be expanding with a new location inside the Hyatt Regency Reston (1800 Presidents Street), near Capital Grille. The restaurant — a high-end chain self-described as “an exclusive omakase hideaway where tradition meets innovation” — offers just three omakase spreads to choose from, along with various sides, spirits and cocktails.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for May 29, 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 29, 2026.

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

  • Some Oakton residents object to possible cut-through for Route 123, Hunter Mill Road (12761 views)
  • UPDATED: Man shot in Fair Oaks neighborhood after ‘verbal exchange,’ police say (5563 views)
  • Popes Head Road closes at Fairfax County Parkway, as new triple roundabouts start to open (7238 views)
  • Original Pancake House, a longtime West Falls Church brunch spot, closes (7213 views)
  • Bruce Springsteen tribute band headlines Summerbration events at Reston Station (4214 views)
  • E-bike rider seriously injured in Dunn Loring crash, as county shares safety tips (2706 views)
  • Key Reston Midline buildings in limbo, slowing improvements to area’s walkability (3865 views)
  • Historic Reston distillery added to statewide ‘Most Endangered Places List’ (3643 views)
  • Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars from federal government (3443 views)
  • Community, sports leaders mourn death of Rob Hahne, N. Va.’s ‘Mr. Baseball’ (3318 views)
  • Morning Notes for May 28, 2026 (3083 views)
  • New apartment building takes shape near the Herndon Metro station (3003 views)
  • Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run at Seven Corners intersection (2715 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 a sunny day with temperatures reaching a high of 72°F and a north wind blowing at about 14 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. The night will be clear, with a low around 51°F, and the north wind will calm to 5 to 9 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. 👋

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for May 28, 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 — May 28, 2026.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Friday’s forecast

    Expect sunny weather with a high of 77°F, accompanied by a gentle northwest wind at 5 to 7 mph. The night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 59°F and a southwest wind blowing at 6 to 8 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.

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