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

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Thursday’s forecast

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.

🌅 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.

DIY home construction academy TradeWorx opens in Fair Oaks Mall

By Vernon Miles
Tradeworx Academy at Fair Oaks Mall (staff photo by Jared Serre)

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.

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Greenheart Juice closes Reston shop, plans transition into cafe

By Angela Woolsey
Greenheart Cafe's new menu items will include a chicken caprese and kale pesto sourdough sandwich (courtesy Greenheart Cafe)

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.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 29, 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 — Jul 29, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

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.

🌅 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.

Fairfax County Carnival and Fair brings summer fun for 75th year this week

By Angela Woolsey
Visitors leaving the Fairfax County Carnival and Fair (via Fairfax County Park Authority/Facebook)

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.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 28, 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 — Jul 28, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

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.

🌅 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.

California Fish Grill diving into Franconia as chain scales up regional presence

By Vernon Miles
California Fish Grill location in Festival at Manchester Lakes shopping center (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

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.

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

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

  • UPDATED: I-495 reopens after fatal multi-vehicle crash in Springfield (46312 views)
  • Costco in Fairfax to temporarily close gas station for expansion (15965 views)
  • Senior living towers proposed for Shipgarten site in Tysons (7355 views)
  • As spotted lanternflies multiply, Fairfax urges residents to ‘smash on sight’ (9636 views)
  • NOVA Reston office building could be replaced by dozens of homes (7207 views)
  • Reston man found dead in vehicle parked near Delaware beach (7029 views)
  • FCPD: Woman sexually assaulted at Centreville grocery store (6510 views)
  • Reston Town Center North plan heading in right direction, design board says (6501 views)
  • Beach-inspired D.C. restaurant to join Sweetgreen at Chesterbrook in McLean (5613 views)
  • Police arrest man who allegedly grabbed toddler at Fair Oaks Mall (5075 views)
  • Fires, flooding break out over weekend in Reston area (4649 views)
  • Police: Armed man robs woman in Tysons, as boyfriend’s home is burglarized (5359 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 showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5pm, with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 94. Heat index values may reach 100 and light winds from the northeast at 5 mph in the afternoon. There is a 30% chance of precipitation. For Saturday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely from 8pm to 2am, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 75. Southeast winds at 3 to 5 mph accompany this 60% chance of precipitation, and new rainfall of up to half an inch is possible. 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. 👋

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