The latest addition to Fairfax City’s Kamp Washington shopping center is set to open next week.

Shake Shack, located just steps from the intersection of Main Street and Fairfax Blvd, will officially open its doors on Sept. 17 (Wednesday), a company spokesperson confirmed to FFXnow.


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 — Sep 8, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high near 76, accompanied by a northeast wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph. As for Tuesday night, prepare for increasing cloud coverage and a low temperature around 57, with an east wind of about 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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


A trio of fast-casual eateries is coming to Idylwood Plaza, further filling out space left empty by Whole Foods Market’s departure in February.

Potbelly and Qdoba Mexican Eats are both anticipating opening at the shopping center in the fall of 2026, property owner Federal Realty Investment Trust announced today (Monday).


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 — Sep 5, 2025.

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

  • Fairfax County to test ‘Slow Streets’ project in downtown Springfield (9439 views)
  • Shift to townhouses proposed for The Mile development in Tysons (9180 views)
  • Former FCPS after-school staffer sentenced for child sex crimes (5322 views)
  • Corsica Wine Bar swirls around September opening in Reston (4156 views)
  • Protestors rally near ICE field office in Chantilly after reports of ‘degrading’ conditions (3405 views)
  • Man who assaulted deaf passenger on Dulles-bound flight sentenced (2989 views)
  • Fairfax County sheriff’s deputy charged with domestic assault (2748 views)
  • Vienna cancels Church Street roundabout plans after stop signs seemingly get the job done (2715 views)
  • Bunnyman Brewing owners seek second restaurant at Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center (2641 views)
  • FCPD investigating fatal student overdose in West Springfield (3304 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 showers and potential thunderstorms throughout the day, with heavier rainfall after 3pm and a high temperature near 88°F. West winds will be around 5 to 8 mph, with an 80% chance of precipitation. Rainfall may range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. Saturday night will likely bring continued showers and thunderstorms, a cloudy sky, and a low near 60°F, with a 60% chance of precipitation. North winds will be around 7 mph, and similar rainfall amounts as the day can be expected. 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. 👋


    Cirque du Soleil is back in Tysons.

    After visiting George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena last spring, the Canadian circus will once again open up its Big Top at Lerner Town Square (8025 Galleria Drive) for a new show, starting tomorrow (Saturday).


    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 — Sep 4, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Friday’s forecast

    The weather will be sunny with the temperature reaching a high of around 88°F, accompanied by a light southwest wind that will increase to 5-10 mph throughout the morning. In the evening, expect mostly clear skies and a low temperature of approximately 70°F, with a gentle south wind blowing 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.


    The Water Mine in Reston is closing out the summer this Saturday (Sept. 6) with the return of its annual “Dog Daze” event.

    The Gold Rush-themed water park, which is located in Lake Fairfax Park at 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, will become a pooches-only zone from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. after concluding its human operations for the season on Monday (Sept. 1).


    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 — Sep 3, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ⛈️ Thursday’s forecast

    Expect showers and thunderstorms after 5pm, accompanied by increasing clouds and a high near 86°F. South winds will range from 8 to 15 mph, with potential gusts up to 28 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. Thursday night, there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, followed by showers until 2am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 64°F, southwest winds of 6 to 10 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. 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.


    Fans of bloodshed and Bikini Bottom can both get their fill at the Workhouse Arts Center (9518 Workhouse Way) over the next few months.

    The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton announced last week that its 2025-2026 performing arts season will include four popular plays, all featuring live music.


    A local pizza chain will celebrate its newest location this weekend.

    Paisano’s Pizza will hold a grand re-opening on Saturday (Sept. 6) for its new flagship location, located at 12595 Fair Lakes Circle, according to a company spokesperson.


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