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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 30, 2025

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 — Sep 30, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

The weather will transition from partly sunny to completely sunny, reaching a high of about 72°F, accompanied by north winds at 9-11 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. In the evening, expect clear skies and a low of 49°F, with a gentle northeast wind at around 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.

New mural greets Tysons Corner Center visitors along Route 123

By Angela Woolsey
Artist Taylor White's mural "Pillars in Bloom" on the Tysons Metro station pedestrian bridge (courtesy Tysons Community Alliance)

Though the calendar has turned to autumn, pedestrians and drivers entering or passing by Tysons Corner Center on Route 123 will now encounter flowers year-round.

Blooms are the centerpiece of a new mural painted on the pillars that support the pedestrian bridge connecting the mall’s plaza to the Tysons Metro station over Tysons Blvd.

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Baskin’ Robbins teaming up with Dunkin’ for return to Vienna

By Angela Woolsey
The drive-thru Wendy's at 411 Maple Avenue East in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Two national dessert chains are joining forces for a new paired location in the Town of Vienna.

Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins have signed a lease for the 3,484-square-foot, drive-thru restaurant at 411 Maple Avenue East, commercial real estate brokerage firm KLNB announced yesterday (Monday).

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 29, 2025

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 — Sep 29, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect cloudy skies with a high around 77 and a north breeze of 5 to 8 mph. The evening will remain mostly cloudy as temperatures drop to a low of about 58, accompanied by a slightly stronger north wind at 6 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.

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

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 26, 2025

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 — Sep 26, 2025.

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

  • Dulles mobile lounges could last another two decades, airport officials say (14259 views)
  • Fast-casual seafood restaurant opens today in Fairfax City (12112 views)
  • Next phase of Reston Town Center expansion wins planning commission’s support (11847 views)
  • Push to replace Merrifield commercial complex with housing advances (9494 views)
  • Bakery known for handmade croissants now open in Tysons (9089 views)
  • AMC Theatres to be reborn in Tysons with planned renovation (9083 views)
  • JUST IN: Pedestrian dies after being struck by hit-and-run driver, police on Route 1 (7118 views)
  • Reston’s Community Yard Sale returns this Saturday (5928 views)
  • Oktoberfest events coming to Vienna, Reston and more (5598 views)
  • Vienna private school refines plans for proposed expansion (3753 views)
  • Springfield townhouses heavily damaged in two-alarm fire (3191 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

    Scattered showers are expected before 11am, transitioning to a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, with showers likely and potential thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog is expected before 4pm and after 5pm. Cloudy skies and a high near 74 are forecasted, with calm winds becoming east around 6 mph in the morning. There is a 70% chance of precipitation and potential for new rainfall amounts of a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. For Saturday night, showers are likely, mainly before 2am, alongside patchy fog, a low around 63, and a northeast wind of 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%, with new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half 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.

    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. 👋

    Starbucks closing Fair Lakes store as part of company’s North American cuts

    By Jared Serre and Associated Press
    The closing Starbucks location in Fair Lakes' East Market (staff photo by Jared Serre)

    As of now, a Starbucks store in Fair Lakes is the brand’s lone Fairfax County location on the chopping block.

    The last day of business for the cafe, located at 12599 Fair Lakes Circle in East Market, will be tomorrow (Saturday), an employee confirmed to FFXnow.

    Go to Starbucks closing Fair Lakes store as part of company’s North American cuts Read more

    Fashion store Cole Haan opens at Tysons Corner Center

    By Jared Serre
    The Cole Haan store at Tysons Corner Center (photo courtesy Rassi Borneo)

    A new spot for shoes, accessories and other apparel opened at Tysons Corner Center this week.

    The fashion brand Cole Haan officially opened its doors on the second floor of the mall yesterday (Thursday), bringing a variety of leather goods to its first location in Fairfax County.

    Go to Fashion store Cole Haan opens at Tysons Corner Center Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 25, 2025

    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 — Sep 25, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌤️ Friday’s forecast

    Expect patchy fog to clear by 9am, giving way to a mostly sunny day with a high near 80 degrees and a gentle northwest wind at 6 mph. The night will be mostly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to a low of around 64 degrees and calm winds. 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.

    Fairfax arts community plans month-long celebration with events, discounts

    By Scott McCaffrey
    Children's Artwalk at MPAartfest (photo by Deb Kolt/McLean Project for the Arts)

    October will give local residents the chance to “fall into the arts” with artoberVA, a month-long celebration of the arts across Fairfax County.

    A collaboration between ArtsFairfax and CultureWorks, the initiative will present a number of free events coupled with discount offers from local artists and arts organizations across Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.

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    Now-open Springfield dealership is Subaru’s largest in the D.C. region

    By Jared Serre
    Sheehy Auto Stores Vince Sheehy speaks at the grand opening of a Subaru dealership in Springfield (courtesy Sheehy Auto Stores)

    Springfield is now home to one of the largest car dealerships in the D.C. area.

    Sheehy Subaru, which celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 18 at 7501 Loisdale Road, sits at nearly 51,000 square feet, making it the largest Subaru dealership in the region, according to a company spokesperson.

    Go to Now-open Springfield dealership is Subaru’s largest in the D.C. region Read more
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