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FFXnow Daily Debrief for May 23, 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 — May 23, 2025.

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

  • What to expect from a special election to replace late Rep. Gerry Connolly (8221 views)
  • Festivals, parades and more planned around Fairfax for Memorial Day weekend (6156 views)
  • Future of Noodles & Company at Reston’s Plaza America uncertain (5573 views)
  • Fairfax home prices continue to rise, but data shows signs of buyer wariness (5266 views)
  • Satellite company to move, expand headquarters space in Tysons (5108 views)
  • BREAKING: Rep. Gerry Connolly, longtime Fairfax politician, dies (4969 views)
  • Redevelopment of Reston National Golf Course meets resistance from Planning Commission (4794 views)
  • UPDATED: Shooting at CIA HQ in McLean under investigation (4694 views)
  • Barnes & Noble sets date for Tysons Corner Center reopening (4329 views)
  • Proposal could allow mixed-use development in ‘triangle’ near Falls Church border (3197 views)

    • 📅 Upcoming events

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

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    Here are the events planned for Sunday:

    ☀️ Saturday’s forecast

    Expect sunny skies and a high of around 69 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 9 to 14 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to a low of about 49 degrees and a northwest wind ranging from 7 to 10 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. 👋

    Buzzy coffee shop Shotted closes temporarily at Tysons Corner Center

    By Jared Serre
    Shotted's second-floor storefront at Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    A wildly popular local coffee shop is moving once again to a larger location within Tysons Corner Center.

    The second-floor storefront for Shotted closed earlier this month ahead of the move, which was partly necessitated by ongoing updates to the sprawling mall’s layout.

    Go to Buzzy coffee shop Shotted closes temporarily at Tysons Corner Center Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for May 22, 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 — May 22, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Friday’s forecast

    The weather will be mostly sunny with a high temperature near 66 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 9-15 mph and gusts reaching up to 23 mph. For Friday night, expect mostly clear skies and a low temperature around 48 degrees, with west winds at 7-11 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.

    Reston Association ‘Dive-In’ movie screenings to return next month

    By Vernon Miles
    A kid flips at Lake Newport Pool in Reston (courtesy Reston Association)

    Reston Association is bringing back its annual poolside movie screenings starting late next month.

    Started over 20 years ago, the Family Dive-In Movies have become reliably popular community events, where guests can see movies while going for a swim at a local pool.

    Go to Reston Association ‘Dive-In’ movie screenings to return next month Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for May 21, 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 — May 21, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ⛈️ Thursday’s forecast

    Showers and potential thunderstorms are expected mainly before 5pm, followed by a possibility of more showers and thunderstorms afterwards. The high will be near 66, with light winds becoming west 6-11 mph in the morning and gusts up to 21 mph. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, but possibly higher in thunderstorms. Thursday night will see a chance of showers before 8pm, mostly cloudy skies, a low around 52, and a west wind around 9 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 30%. 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.

    Restaurant, retail options at Dulles Airport expanding again to meet growth

    By Scott McCaffrey
    Conceptual design of 2 Silos Brewing at Washington Dulles International Airport (courtesy Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority)

    Some restaurants whose names may be familiar to Fairfax County residents will be cropping up at Dulles International Airport in the coming months.

    The airport, which sits just west of the border in Loudoun County, plans to revitalize and expand its shopping and dining experience with eight new venues over the coming year. Another three retail tenants will be added at Reagan National Airport.

    Go to Restaurant, retail options at Dulles Airport expanding again to meet growth Read more

    Barnes & Noble sets date for Tysons Corner Center reopening

    By Angela Woolsey
    Barnes and Noble is opening a new store at Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    Barnes & Noble is preparing to start a new chapter at Tysons Corner Center.

    The bookstore chain will reintroduce itself to the D.C. region’s largest mall next month, more than a year after closing its longtime, two-story outlet last May.

    Go to Barnes & Noble sets date for Tysons Corner Center reopening Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for May 20, 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 — May 20, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

    Expect showers and possible thunderstorms after 2pm, with a high near 59 and east winds of 11-13 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. Precipitation is guaranteed, with rainfall amounts up to half an inch. Wednesday night, anticipate showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, followed by likely showers and patchy fog. The low will be around 55, and east winds will be 5-11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. Precipitation chances are at 80%, with new rainfall amounts of up to half 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.

    Future of Noodles & Company at Reston’s Plaza America uncertain

    By Angela Woolsey
    Noodles and Company at Plaza America in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    Plaza America in Reston is in a period of transition: one retailer has left, another is preparing to relocate, and the future of a third is unclear.

    The question mark centers on Noodles & Company, the fast-casual noodle eatery that has occupied a prominent spot at the shopping center since 2012.

    Go to Future of Noodles & Company at Reston’s Plaza America uncertain Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for May 19, 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 — May 19, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌧️ Tuesday’s forecast

    Clouds will increase throughout the day, reaching a high of around 71°F with a north wind at 6 mph. Showers are expected Tuesday night, mainly after 2am, with a low temperature of around 56°F. The calm wind will shift to the southeast, reaching 5-7 mph after midnight. There is a 90% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts potentially ranging between a tenth and a quarter 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.

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