Around Town

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 30, 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 — Jun 30, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rainfall, throughout the day and evening with an 80% chance of precipitation and high near 91. Southwest winds will reach 7-9 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible. Tonight, the chance of precipitation drops to 60%, with showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 am, followed by a chance of showers. The low will be around 70, and southwest winds will decrease to 3-6 mph. New rainfall amounts may vary between a half and three quarters of an inch. 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 scavenger hunt encourages Restonians to explore public art

By Angela Woolsey
The latest iteration of the "Wooden Horse" at Lake Anne Plaza, first created by Gonzalo Fonseca and recreated by Marco Rando (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

With summer in full swing, Public Art Reston has a new activity for families looking to take in both the outdoors and some culture.

The nonprofit launched its first Public Art Scavenger Hunt last week, offering prizes to anyone who visits and shares photos with the many artworks installed throughout the community.

Go to New scavenger hunt encourages Restonians to explore public art Read more

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 27, 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 — Jun 27, 2025.

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

  • BREAKING: Harris Teeter to close Tysons store next month (24363 views)
  • Power outages hit McLean amid region-wide heat wave (12373 views)
  • Fairfax County Public Schools try to mitigate expectations for upcoming redistricting (11053 views)
  • Tysons Plaza office campus acquired by major developer (11008 views)
  • Fairfax County’s first affordable housing conversion project breaks ground in Merrifield (9480 views)
  • Data: Renters increasingly dominate housing in certain areas of Fairfax County (8386 views)
  • Fairfax County leaders still uneasy with VDOT’s I-495 Southside Express Lanes plan (7085 views)
  • DEVELOPING: Motorcyclist critically injured in Braddock Road crash (6108 views)
  • Fairfax school board blames communication failures for FY 2026 budget clashes (5883 views)
  • Military financial services group rethinks plan for redeveloping Reston campus (4702 views)
  • Upcoming Fairfax County code changes target pedestrian safety, public drinking (4096 views)
  • Major traffic shift on I-495 in McLean scheduled to begin Friday (4040 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

    Patchy fog clears by 9am, making way for a mostly sunny day with a high of 92°F and heat index up to 102°F. Expect a south 5-7 mph wind in the morning. Saturday night brings a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 73°F. The southwest wind at 5 mph becomes calm 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.

    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. 👋

    Welcome to the inaugural FFXnow Press Club members and how you can join them

    By FFXnow.com
    FFXnow Press Club logo

    With the weekend nearly upon us, FFXnow would like to extend a warm welcome and thank you to everyone who has signed up so far for our recently launched Press Club.

    Given the economic uncertainty facing the D.C. region and the many news outlets and other services out there competing for subscriptions, your willingness to part with some hard-earned cash to support our reporting is truly appreciated.

    Go to Welcome to the inaugural FFXnow Press Club members and how you can join them Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 26, 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 — Jun 26, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ⛈️ Friday’s forecast

    Showers and thunderstorms are possible after 1pm, with mostly cloudy conditions and a high near 81. Winds will come from the east at around 8 mph, and there’s a 40% chance of precipitation. For Friday night, showers and thunderstorms are more likely before 8pm, and temperatures will dip to a low of around 71 with east winds at 3 to 7 mph. A 60% chance of precipitation with new rainfall between a tenth and quarter of an inch, though higher amounts are possible 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.

    Potbelly to celebrate new looks at Fairfax Corner, Reston stores with giveaways

    By Angela Woolsey
    Potbelly in Fairfax Corner with the old signage (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    Potbelly has put the finishing touches on makeovers for its restaurants in Fairfax Corner and Reston.

    The national sandwich chain will officially unveil the new looks tomorrow (Friday) with celebrations at both locations, offering a variety of giveaways to customers.

    Go to Potbelly to celebrate new looks at Fairfax Corner, Reston stores with giveaways Read more

    Fox-y new mural to spruce up Old Town Fairfax retail building

    By Angela Woolsey
    Rendering of Bailey Sullivan's finished "Fox in the Flowers" mural in Old Town Fairfax (courtesy Fairfax City Economic Development)

    A new mural is taking shape in the heart of Fairfax City.

    Richmond-based illustrator Bailey Sullivan is currently working on “Fox in the Flowers” and expected to finish painting tomorrow (Friday). The completed mural will be officially unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on July 10.

    Go to Fox-y new mural to spruce up Old Town Fairfax retail building Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 25, 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 — Jun 25, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ⛈️ Thursday’s forecast

    Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5pm, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 95. Heat index values may reach 106. Calm winds will shift to northwest at 5 mph in the afternoon. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with potential rainfall of a quarter to half an inch. Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 8pm, with more showers possible until 2am. Cloudy conditions and a low of 72 are expected, accompanied by a 5-mph east wind. Chance of precipitation remains at 60% with similar rainfall amounts. 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 Mosaic District cafe serves Oprah-endorsed cookies, coffee and more

    By Angela Woolsey
    The bakery and cafe maman is open at the Mosaic District in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    A new breakfast and brunch option is now available at the Mosaic District in Merrifield.

    Maman, a New York-based cafe chain, opened its first Virginia location in the former Oath Pizza space on June 11, and the response so far has been as warm as the recent weather, according to company co-founder Elisa Marshall.

    Go to New Mosaic District cafe serves Oprah-endorsed cookies, coffee and more Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 24, 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 — Jun 24, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

    Expect a sunny and hot day with temperatures reaching up to 98°F and heat index values as high as 107°F, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 3 to 6 mph. Wednesday night will likely see a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly between 8 pm and 2 am, while remaining partly cloudy with low temperatures around 76°F and light variable 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.

    View More Stories