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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 17, 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 17, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

There is a slight chance of showers before 2pm, followed by showers and thunderstorms between 2pm-4pm, and more likely showers and possible thunderstorms after 4pm. The temperature will reach a high near 90°F with a southwest wind of 5-9 mph. Evening showers and thunderstorms are mainly expected before 7pm, then the sky will become mostly clear, and the temperature will drop to about 74°F with a 6 mph southwest wind. On Juneteenth, showers and possible thunderstorms are expected after 2pm, with increasing clouds and a high near 93°F. The heat index may reach as high as 101°F, and strong winds of 7-11 mph with 20 mph gusts are expected from the southwest. 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.

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Buffalo Wild Wings offers free wings for a year at new Herndon location

By Jared Serre
Buffalo Wild Wings Go is set to open this week in Herndon (courtesy Buffalo Wild Wings)

Buffalo Wild Wings is giving away more than 31,000 wings to celebrate the grand opening of its new location in Herndon later this week.

On Thursday (June 19), the first 100 customers in line at the sports bar chain’s newest restaurant at 304 Elden Street will receive six free wings a week for a full year — totaling 312 wings per person over the next 52 weeks.

Go to Buffalo Wild Wings offers free wings for a year at new Herndon location Read more

Shilla Bakery and Cafe launches ‘new era’ in Vienna

By Angela Woolsey
Shilla Bakery and Cafe cakes (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A family-owned bakery with strong local roots is now serving pastries, coffee and more in Vienna.

Shilla Bakery and Cafe opened its doors in Jades Shopping Center at 340 Maple Avenue West yesterday (Monday), taking over a space that had been vacant since Al Nakheel Lebanese Cafe & Market closed in 2022.

Go to Shilla Bakery and Cafe launches ‘new era’ in Vienna Read more

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 16, 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 16, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

Scattered rain is expected before 2pm, followed by showers and thunderstorms mainly after 4pm, with patchy fog clearing by 9am. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 82 and a southeast wind around 6 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. On Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11pm, with a chance of showers afterwards. The night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 71, a south wind around 6 mph, and a 60% chance of precipitation. New precipitation amounts may range between 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.

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 13, 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 13, 2025.

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

  • Fairfax County seeks input on update to vision for Fair Lakes area (15790 views)
  • BREAKING: Police find body in pond near Tysons Galleria (14787 views)
  • Barnes & Noble announces grand reopening event for Tysons store (13987 views)
  • Black bear spotted roaming around Herndon neighborhood (13490 views)
  • Cybersecurity company moves into new global HQ at Reston Station (13119 views)
  • UPDATED: Man stabbed at Richmond Highway bus stop dies (12960 views)
  • New Fairfax City cafe to open in former McDonald’s this summer (10363 views)
  • Push to redevelop Reston National Golf Course for housing suffers major setback (5570 views)
  • Apartments pitched to replace developer’s former office building in Tysons (5242 views)
  • At new mini-golf course in Lorton, players putt their way through art history (4532 views)
  • SCOOP: NOVA Community College to wind down Reston presence (4469 views)
  • Fairfax housing market slows, but demand remains headed into summer (4324 views)
  • Plan to redevelop former ICF offices in Oakton wins county board’s blessing (3474 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

    Showers with a potential thunderstorm are expected after 2pm, reaching a high near 82°F and accompanied by a 3 to 6 mph northeast wind. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation and possible new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch. On Saturday night, showers and potentially a thunderstorm are likely before 2am, followed by a chance of showers. Expect a low around 66°F and a 6 mph east wind, with an 80% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts ranging from a quarter to half 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.

    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. 👋

    Culinary festival ‘Taste of FFX’ coming to Fair Oaks Mall tomorrow

    By Vernon Miles
    Empanadas De Mendoza is among the food vendors scheduled for Fair Oaks Mall's Taste of FFX festival (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    Fair Oaks Mall is hosting a Taste of FFX event tomorrow (Saturday), featuring a mix of local dining and regional chains.

    The event is scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m. and run until 5 p.m.

    Go to Culinary festival ‘Taste of FFX’ coming to Fair Oaks Mall tomorrow Read more

    Herndon to launch free ‘Town Square Tuesdays’ concert series

    By Angela Woolsey
    The band Mystic Warriors will kick off the Town of Herndon's new "Town Square Tuesdays" concert series (courtesy Mystic Warriors)

    The Town of Herndon is expanding its summer programming this year with a new “Town Square Tuesdays” concert series.

    The free, outdoor concerts will kick off next Tuesday, June 17 on Herndon’s Town Square patio (730 Station Street) with Mystic Warriors, a band based in the D.C. area that plays Andean music.

    Go to Herndon to launch free ‘Town Square Tuesdays’ concert series Read more

    Vienna to jump start Liberty Amendments Month with parade

    By Angela Woolsey
    A banner for Liberty Amendments Month hangs over Maple Avenue in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    The U.S. Army’s 250th birthday parade isn’t the only procession taking to the streets in the D.C. region tomorrow (Saturday).

    The Town of Vienna will host a parade of its own to kick off its fifth annual Liberty Amendments Month celebrations, which shine a light on the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th amendments to the U.S. Constitution for bringing the country closer to its egalitarian ideals, at least on paper.

    Go to Vienna to jump start Liberty Amendments Month with parade Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 12, 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 12, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌦️ Friday’s forecast

    Expect showers to begin after 2pm, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 90. Winds will be light and variable before turning southeast at 6mph in the morning, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Friday night, watch for showers and thunderstorms before 2am, followed by a slight chance of showers. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low of 69 and southeast winds at 6mph. There’s a 40% chance of precipitation during this time. 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.

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