A school in Reston has been chosen to host the centerpiece event of this year’s nationwide Read Across America campaign.
Local author Kwame Alexander will visit Langston Hughes Middle School at 2:30 p.m. this Sunday (March 2) to celebrate Read Across America Day as well as the 10th anniversary of his 2015 Newbery Medal win for the bestselling novel “The Crossover.”
A fitness chain endorsed by “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston is extending its reach to Northern Virginia.
Pvolve announced this week that it has signed a franchise agreement with Dr. Mona Keshtkaran for two studios in the region. The New York City-based company also has deals for its first franchises in Chicago and Seattle.
Good Thursday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Feb 27, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect a sunny day with a high temperature near 54 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind of 10 to 15 mph that shifts to the southwest in the afternoon. Wind gusts may reach up to 26 mph. As for Friday night, the sky will have increasing clouds and a low temperature around 44 degrees. Southwest winds will blow at 10 to 13 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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One of the world’s biggest burger chains is planning to set up shop in Springfield Town Center.
Representatives for Burger King requested three building permits for a space inside the mall earlier this month, according to Fairfax County’s permitting portal.
Here in Fairfax County, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (January 2025).
Largest homes sold
The latest exhibition at the Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) stays close to home when it comes to both artist and subject matter.
The Reston museum is launching “We Dwell in Between,” a solo show by Northern Virginia-based artist Marie B. Gauthiez, today (Thursday) at its satellite gallery in the Signature apartments (11850 Freedom Drive). An opening reception and talk by Gauthiez will be held tonight at 6-8 p.m.
Good Wednesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Feb 26, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect scattered showers mainly before noon, followed by cloudy skies and a high temperature near 68. The southwest wind of 11-16 mph will shift to the west during the afternoon, possibly gusting up to 29 mph. There’s a 50% chance of precipitation. As for Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 38, accompanied by a westerly wind of 9-15 mph and gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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The students of McLean will take center stage in two new arts exhibitions set to open next month.
To celebrate Youth Art Month, which is typically held every March, the McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) is bringing back its annual youth art shows, which showcase work by students in elementary through high school in the McLean and Langley pyramids.
At Reston Town Center’s newest dining venue, customers will be able to munch on wagyu sliders and sip cocktails while looking over the Metro station 16 stories below.
SYN Rooftop Bar & Lounge, which takes its name from the Greek word for “together,” is set to open on the top floor of Marriott’s recently launched AC Hotel and Residence Inn (1975 Opportunity Way) this Saturday (March 1).
A new restaurant aiming to blend popular American dishes with classic Afghan flavors has begun serving diners.
Noosh Grill kicked off its soft opening at 9573 Braddock Road in Twinbrooke Centre in the Kings Park West neighborhood today (Wednesday), bringing a family-inspired Halal eatery to the area.
