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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 20, 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 20, 2025.

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

  • FCPS surprises with purchase of discontinuing Herndon private school (43657 views)
  • Tysons furniture store will voluntarily move out amid legal battle (29038 views)
  • School board approves one-time bonuses for many FCPS employees (9876 views)
  • BREAKING: Tens of thousands without power in wake of destructive storms (8601 views)
  • Conversion of Lorton landfill into Fairfax County’s largest solar array underway (7971 views)
  • Fairfax County apartment rents keep rising, and Tysons again leads the pack (7367 views)
  • Alligator escapes trailer, seeks room at Fairfax County motel (6755 views)
  • Developer proposes townhouses in place of Reston offices near W&OD Trail (6022 views)
  • Buffalo Wild Wings offers free wings for a year at new Herndon location (4902 views)
  • Union, local politicians blast Navy Federal Credit Union for change in contractor (3763 views)
  • FCPD: County recreation director had ‘inappropriate’ contact with juvenile worker (3247 views)
  • Voter turnout jumps for Tuesday’s Democratic primary in Fairfax County (3245 views)
  • Thousands of Fairfax residents still lack power after Thursday’s storm (3857 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 a mostly sunny day with a high temperature around 91 degrees. In the afternoon, a calm wind will shift to a southwest direction at a speed of 5 to 8 mph. As for Saturday night, it will be mostly clear with a low temperature near 74 degrees, accompanied by a south wind blowing at 6 to 8 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. 👋

    Photos: Barnes & Noble starts new chapter at Tysons Corner Center

    By Vernon Miles
    Barnes & Noble store manager Mike Doliani at the reopening of the Tysons Corner Center location (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

    Taylor and Joe left their West Virginia home around 7:30 and made the over two-hour trip into Virginia for the chance to be among the first shoppers to enter the newly reopened Barnes & Noble at Tysons Corner Center.

    While stores come and go at the mall, the temporary closure of Barnes & Noble at the mall last May left a hole for Taylor, Joe, and dozens of other patrons who lined up at the grand reopening Wednesday (June 18) morning.

    Go to Photos: Barnes & Noble starts new chapter at Tysons Corner Center Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 18, 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 18, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ⛈️ Thursday’s forecast

    Expect mostly sunny skies with a high of 82°F and a low of 67°F. Keep an eye out for scattered afternoon thunderstorms, accompanied by moderate humidity levels at 60%. Winds will be light and variable, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Enjoy the pleasant temperatures while they last, as they are predicted to rise over the weekend. 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.

    Upcoming Juneteenth events shine light on Fairfax County’s Black history

    By Angela Woolsey
    Juneteenth procession to the Harris Family Cemetery site at Bull Run Regional Park (courtesy NOVA Parks)

    Juneteenth is tomorrow (Thursday), marking the 160th anniversary of the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation in the state.

    While some festivities took place last weekend, including Vienna’s Liberty Amendments Month kick-off and Fairfax City’s celebration, Fairfax County will still play host to a number of events commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. and showcasing the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans.

    Go to Upcoming Juneteenth events shine light on Fairfax County’s Black history Read more

    Soccer festival and tournament to take over Tysons park

    By Angela Woolsey
    Players at the 2024 Copa Tysons Soccer Fest (courtesy Tysons Community Alliance)

    Soccer fever is in the air, with the FIFA World Cup and the Tysons Community Alliance’s COPA Tysons Soccer Fest both back in action.

    After making its debut last year, COPA Tysons returned this summer with a series of watch parties and promotions, culminating in a soccer festival and tournament at Ken Lawrence Park (8008 Jones Branch Drive) this Saturday (June 21).

    Go to Soccer festival and tournament to take over Tysons park Read more

    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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    By FFXnow.com
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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.

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