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

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Friday’s forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are likely between 2pm-5pm, with increasing clouds, high temperatures near 98, and a heat index up to 109. Winds will be from the west at 3-7 mph and a 30% chance of precipitation. Friday night, expect possible showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, partly cloudy skies, a low of 77, northwest wind at 6 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. 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.

Beach-inspired D.C. restaurant to join Sweetgreen at Chesterbrook in McLean

By Angela Woolsey
Sweetgreen coming to Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

Sweetgreen is officially cruising into Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean, and it’s bringing a beach-inspired Mexican restaurant from D.C. along for the ride.

The fast-casual health food chain anticipates opening at 6220 Old Dominion Drive this fall. The 2,571-square-foot restaurant will be joined in the free-standing, former Truist Bank building by Surfside, which is expanding into Virginia for the first time.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 23, 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 23, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

The weather will be sunny with a high near 91 degrees, accompanied by a south wind at 5 to 8 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 73 degrees, and a south wind of 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.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

MetroFest to celebrate transit at Vienna station this weekend

By Jared Serre
A train at the Vienna Metro station (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Metro’s summer celebration will be held in Vienna this weekend.

Transit fans of all ages can indulge in a variety of WMATA-themed activities at MetroFest on Saturday (July 26), providing them a behind-the-scenes look at the D.C. region’s largest public transportation provider.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 22, 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 22, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny day with a high temperature close to 87°F, accompanied by a calm wind that will pick up to 5-7 mph from the south in the morning. Wednesday night will be mainly clear with a low near 69°F, and a south wind blowing at 5-8 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.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 21, 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 21, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of about 85 degrees, accompanied by a gentle northeast breeze at 6 mph. As the night progresses, it should remain mostly clear with the temperature dropping to around 67 degrees. The east wind at 6 mph will gradually calm down throughout 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.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 18, 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 18, 2025.

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

  • Fairfax County looking for curators to live rent-free in historic former taverns (79525 views)
  • Driver ran through red light in fatal Fair Lakes crash, police say (21900 views)
  • Number of unemployed Fairfax residents reaches a level not seen since mid-2021 (16339 views)
  • UPDATED: Fairfax school board revises policy for phasing in boundary changes (11190 views)
  • Fairfax County leaders sound alarm on ‘staggering’ rise in unemployment (10909 views)
  • Report: The Block food hall to close in Annandale ahead of redevelopment (8291 views)
  • Chicken and gyro restaurant to offer free food for Fairfax City grand opening (7599 views)
  • UPDATED: Hikers rescued from rising water at Scott’s Run Nature Preserve (6992 views)
  • Fairfax County demographics report shows record population, dip in income (6278 views)
  • New master plan for Dulles Airport envisions growth to 90 million annual passengers (6133 views)
  • Building under construction in Merrifield caves in, injuring three people (4855 views)
  • Warning to local deer: Fairfax deer culling operations expanding to Vienna (4547 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 possible thunderstorms after 5pm, with patchy fog clearing by 8am. Partly sunny skies will prevail with a high near 86 and light west wind in the afternoon. A 60% chance of precipitation brings potential rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, with higher amounts during thunderstorms. Saturday night sees a majority of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, mostly cloudy skies, a low around 73, and light 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.

    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. 👋

    Annual exhibition at Fairfax County Government Center shows healing power of art

    By Scott McCaffrey
    Marti Kelly showcases her technique at Pathway Homes exhibit (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

    At Pathway Homes, art is celebrated as an outlet for at-risk local residents facing mental health issues to express themselves. The results can be seen throughout July at the Fairfax County Government Center.

    The annual “Summer of the Arts” exhibit, now in its 12th year, features more than 40 pieces in media ranging from watercolors and pastels to poetry and 3D modeling. Works are typically sold for $15 to $75, with 100% of the proceeds going to the artists.

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    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jul 17, 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 — Jul 17, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ⛈️ Friday’s forecast

    Expect partly sunny skies with a high of 86 and a light 6 mph north wind, alongside a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly occurring after 5pm. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 72, a light southeast wind, and a 40% chance of precipitation, as showers and thunderstorms are more likely after 8pm. 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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