A luxury pajama brand is expanding for the first time with the opening of a store in the Mosaic District.

BedHead PJs will open at 2910 District Avenue in the Merrifield neighborhood this Saturday (Aug. 22), with a custom monogramming station running from 1-3 p.m. to mark the opening.


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 — Aug 14, 2026.

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

  • Video shows ICE agent pulling gun on woman in Bailey’s Crossroads parking lot (7398 views)
  • Congressmen question relocation of federal workers from Reston’s USGS campus (6585 views)
  • As solar program expands, Fairfax County leads Virginia in installations (4375 views)
  • Halley Rise developer seeks to finish Reston neighborhood with revised office, park plans (4354 views)
  • Fairfax County offers free trees to community groups for planting on private properties (4240 views)
  • In-custody death of Fairfax County inmate on hospice prompts police investigation (4039 views)
  • Man pleads guilty to raping woman on W&OD Trail in Herndon (3494 views)
  • Drive-thru Panda Express holds grand opening in Herndon (2933 views)
  • Va. woman fears she might’ve been shot if ICE encounter wasn’t recorded (2669 views)
  • Pedestrian hospitalized after crash near Vienna Community Center (2583 views)
  • Reston daycare teacher charged with assault of 3-year-old boy (3174 views)
  • Reston dance company to close after 16 years with final Capital One Hall show (2196 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 mostly sunny skies today with a high near 88°F and a gentle northeast wind at 3 to 5 mph. Tonight, conditions will be mostly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 71°F and a light southeast 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. 👋


    Feline friends in Fairfax have a new place they can stay while their humans are away.

    Brittni Loutzenheiser and Nicolas Martinez, a married couple from Alexandria, will host a grand opening celebration of their new business, Happy Cat Hotel & Pet Spa Fairfax, tomorrow (Saturday) from noon to 4 p.m. The event will include tours, vendors, raffles and giveaways, and an opportunity to meet the owners.


    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 — Aug 13, 2026.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ⛈️ Friday’s forecast

    There is a 30% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 5 PM, with mostly cloudy skies and a high of 87°F. Winds will be calm, shifting northeast at about 5 mph. Friday night brings a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 PM, then showers are possible again after 2 AM, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low of around 70°F. Winds will be light and variable. 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.


    Blue Bottle Coffee has arrived at Tysons Corner Center.

    The Oakland, California-based chain will open its first cafe in Virginia at the D.C. region’s largest mall at 9:30 a.m. today (Thursday), offering complimentary giveaways to the first 150 customers who stop by.


    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 — Aug 12, 2026.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌤️ Thursday’s forecast

    Mostly sunny with a high near 90°F and a gentle northwest wind at 6 to 8 mph. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 72°F and a light northwest 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.


    Though summer is winding down, Wolf Trap won’t be quiet for long, as The Barns prepares to kick off a new season later this fall.

    Actor and singer Matthew Morrison, best known for his role as Will Schuester on the polarizing teen show “Glee,” and tributes to icons like the Beatles and Joni Mitchell will be among the highlights of The Barns at Wolf Trap’s 2026-2027 season, announced yesterday (Tuesday) by the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.


    Fans of Weird Brothers Coffee can now enjoy its signature drinks, snacks and merchandise in the Town of Vienna.

    The Herndon-based coffee roaster opened the doors of its first franchise location at 106 Lawyers Road in the Windover Square shopping strip on Monday (Aug. 10), inviting a new community to share its “weird and wonderful vibes.”


    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 — Aug 11, 2026.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌤️ Wednesday’s forecast

    Expect partly sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of 87°F and a northwest wind blowing at 5 to 7 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., temperatures dropping to around 70°F, and light, variable winds. The chance of rain is 20%. 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.


    A longtime favorite with local foodies will return this month.

    Fairfax City Restaurant Week is running Aug. 20-30, with 21 local restaurants putting a spotlight on the signature dishes that best represent their establishment.


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