Construction is underway on a new coffee shop in Reston.
Simply Social Coffee, which can currently be found in Vienna’s Cedar Park Shopping Center and next to Burlington Coat Factory just outside Fairfax City, has been working on a third location in Reston at 11511 Sunrise Valley Drive, Unit 9.
China Wok has carved up its final Peking duck.
The old-school Chinese restaurant permanently closed its doors at Pike 7 Plaza in Tysons at the end of July, wrapping up a 34-year run.
Good Wednesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 30, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect increasing clouds with a high near 94 and heat index values up to 102. Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2pm, with a 60% chance of precipitation and potential rainfall between a half and three quarters of an inch. Thursday night, showers and possible thunderstorms will occur before 2am, followed by a chance of showers and storms after 2am, with a low around 69. Southeast wind at 6 mph will become north after midnight, and the chance of precipitation rises to 80%, with possible rainfall between 1 and 2 inches. See more from Weather.gov.
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DIY school TradeWorx Academy is bringing handiwork expertise to Fair Oaks Mall.
The new program is designed to teach homeowners the skills they need to tackle repair and remodeling projects or professionals honing their skills with hands-on experience.
Greenheart Juice Shop is planning to take on a new form, one that required it to shed its short-lived Reston location.
Less than a year after opening, the local juice and smoothie chain has closed its doors at North Point Village Center. This past Monday (July 28) was its final day of business, founder and director of operations Alicia Swanstrom confirmed to FFXnow.
Good Tuesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 29, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny and hot conditions with a high nearing 98, and heat index values reaching up to 105. A calm wind will shift southward at 5 to 7 mph during the afternoon. Overnight, a mostly clear sky will accompany a low temperature of around 76, with a gentle south breeze at around 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Carnival rides, farm animals, live entertainment and more will mingle at Frying Pan Farm Park this week for the 75th annual Fairfax County Carnival and Fair.
Organized by Fairfax County 4-H and the Fairfax County Park Authority, the festivities at 2709 West Ox Road in the Herndon area will kick off this Thursday (July 31), with the carnival rides and games operating from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Good Monday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 28, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect a mostly sunny and hot day with temperatures reaching a high near 97 and heat index values up to 101, accompanied by a light northwest wind. As for Tuesday night, the skies will be partly cloudy and the temperature will dip to a low of around 77, with a gentle south wind. See more from Weather.gov.
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Idylwood will soon welcome a French bakery and cafe.
Construction permits have been filed for De Ma Vie, a new venture that will take over the first floor of the commercial building at 7787 Leesburg Pike.
California Fish Grill is coming to Franconia.
Building plans for the 2,961-square-foot restaurant at the Festival at Manchester Lakes shopping center were submitted to Fairfax County in mid-July.
