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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 18, 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 18, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of 86 degrees, accompanied by a 6 mph northwest wind during the day. The night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 63 degrees. Calm winds will shift to a 5 to 7 mph breeze from the northeast 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.

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New donut chain taking over Vienna storefront after failed Duck Donuts expansion

By Jared Serre
The site of the forthcoming Shipley Do-Nuts in Vienna (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A donut shop is still coming to a vacant storefront on Maple Avenue in Vienna, though it won’t be the same one announced more than a year and a half ago.

Shipley Do-Nuts, a predominantly Southern-based chain that has been expanding across the East Coast, is now set to occupy the storefront at 256 Maple Avenue East.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 17, 2025

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 — Sep 17, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

The weather will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny, reaching a high of around 82 degrees, with a mild north wind at 5 mph. By Thursday night, the skies will be mostly clear, and the temperature will drop to about 61 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind ranging between 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.

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 16, 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 16, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

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⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, followed by potential showers and a thunderstorm between noon to 2pm, with chances of further showers and thunderstorms later. Anticipate a cloudy day with a high near 69, with the north wind around 11 mph, gusting to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60% with new rainfall ranging between a tenth and quarter of an inch, though higher in thunderstorms. For Wednesday night, there is a 30% chance of showers before 2am, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 62. The north wind will blow 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.

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 15, 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 15, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

Showers and potential thunderstorms after 2pm are expected, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 72. A northeast wind will range from 13-17 mph, gusting up to 28 mph, and a 50% chance of precipitation. Tuesday night will likely have more showers, possibly a thunderstorm, a low around 60, and a north wind of 11-15 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. Precipitation is expected at 70%, with new rainfall of a tenth to a quarter of an inch, potentially higher during thunderstorms. 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 12, 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 12, 2025.

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

  • Fairfax lets archers loose on local deer population (23715 views)
  • JUST IN: Smithsonian to expand Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly (12675 views)
  • What to know about tomorrow’s special election for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District (8535 views)
  • Defense contractor’s plan for major expansion in Fairfax unites Youngkin and McKay (7321 views)
  • BREAKING: Physical therapist charged with sexually assaulting patient at Inova campus (7019 views)
  • After winning election to Congress, Walkinshaw resigns from Fairfax County board (5610 views)
  • Parking restrictions considered to stop overflow of boats on Hunter Mill District streets (5598 views)
  • More eateries coming to former Whole Foods spot in Idylwood (5222 views)
  • Fairfax City’s new Shake Shack will open next week (4646 views)
  • West Falls Church man charged with strangling girlfriend, who died (4428 views)
  • BREAKING: James Walkinshaw projected to win special election for Congress (4207 views)
  • Army Ten-Miler Expo moving to Springfield due to National Guard (3978 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 sunny skies with a high near 83 and a calm wind shifting to the south at 6 mph during the afternoon. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 62 and a steady 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.

    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. 👋

    Celebration of the Arts festival to take over Capital One Center in Tysons this fall

    By Angela Woolsey
    Capital One Hall from across the Capital One Tower Road and Capital One Drive intersection in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    For two days next month, Capital One Center in Tysons will give the arts precedence over traffic.

    The mixed-use development will close its streets on Oct. 4-5 for the first-ever Celebration of the Arts, a free outdoor festival that will offer exhibits, workshops, live music, food vendors and more.

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    Reston Town Center lands ‘All Star’ band to headline Shrek-tastic fall concert

    By Vernon Miles
    The band Smash Mouth (photo by Cindy Hayes)

    Reston Town Center is extending its free summer concerts into the fall this year with a Shrek-themed ogre-haul.

    The inaugural Rocktoberfest will kick off a week before the concert with a special 25th anniversary screening of “Shrek” in the Pavilion at 11900 Market Street on Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

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    Temporary art gallery to open at McLean shopping center

    By Angela Woolsey
    The McLean Art Gallery will open at Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean on Sept. 17, 2025 (courtesy McLean Art Society)

    While McLean awaits the arrival of a permanent downtown arts center, residents will be treated to a temporary showcase of local artists at the Chesterbrook Shopping Center.

    The McLean Art Gallery is set to open behind Starbucks at 6224B Old Dominion Drive on Sept. 17, the McLean Art Society announced Monday (Sept. 8).

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    Annual Dulles Plane Pull returns to airport this weekend

    By Angela Woolsey
    A United Airlines team participates in the annual Dulles Plane Pull (via MWAA)

    Dulles Day is coming in for a landing this Saturday (Sept. 13).

    The annual Special Olympics Virginia fundraiser will return to Dulles International Airport for a 34th year with a variety of activities, including the signature Dulles Plane Pull organized by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Police Department.

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