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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.

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 11, 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 11, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Thursday’s forecast

    Expect sunny skies and a high temperature of around 92, with calm winds picking up to around 5 mph from the northwest in the afternoon. As the night progresses, the sky will become partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to a low of around 70, accompanied by light south winds. 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.

    Tysons ramen shop aims to open Belle Haven expansion this month

    By Jared Serre
    The forthcoming Yido Ramen and Sushi in Belle Haven (staff photo by Jared Serre)

    Belle Haven residents soon won’t have to travel far for a bowl of ramen.

    Yido Ramen and Sushi expects to open its doors in the Belle View Shopping Center later this month, according to its Instagram account. The restaurant announced in late May that it’s looking to hire servers, dishwashers, a kitchen chef and other workers.

    Go to Tysons ramen shop aims to open Belle Haven expansion this month Read more

    Barnes & Noble announces grand reopening event for Tysons store

    By Jared Serre
    Barnes & Noble is expected to reopen at Tysons Corner Center in summer 2025 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    One of the world’s largest booksellers returns to Tysons Corner Center next week in a new, revamped location.

    Barnes & Noble will officially open its doors next Wednesday (June 18), returning to the mall in a brand new space with an updated layout.

    Go to Barnes & Noble announces grand reopening event for Tysons store Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 10, 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 10, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

    Expect widespread haze after 10am followed by sunny conditions and a high near 86 degrees. There will be a calm wind that will shift to the northwest at around 6 mph in the afternoon. On Wednesday night, skies will remain clear, with a low temperature of around 66 degrees and calm winds throughout. 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.

    New Fairfax City cafe to open in former McDonald’s this summer

    By Jared Serre
    The forthcoming Layered cafe (photo courtesy of FCED)

    A new option for coffee and pastries is tentatively scheduled to open this year in Fairfax City.

    Layered, which comes from the team behind the bakery Chateau de Chantilly, is targeting a soft opening in the former McDonald’s building at Courthouse Plaza in mid to late July 2025, according to Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED).

    Go to New Fairfax City cafe to open in former McDonald’s this summer Read more
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