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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 28, 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 — Feb 28, 2025.

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

  • Fairfax officials reject blame for collapse of Prince William’s Route 28 bypass project (27375 views)
  • New eateries and more changes expected at Merrifield’s Mosaic District (17887 views)
  • Fairfax County leaders see no easy solution for school funding needs (9142 views)
  • Motorcyclist killed in Route 28 crash near I-66 in Centreville (7472 views)
  • Owner seeks to replace ‘obsolete’ Fairfax Ridge office building with housing (7025 views)
  • Gov. Youngkin unveils new job portal as federal workforce layoffs hit Virginia (4818 views)
  • Public safety agencies face significant cuts in proposed Fairfax County budget (4697 views)
  • Rooftop bar to open at Reston Town Center’s Marriott hotel this weekend (4319 views)
  • Person taken to hospital after large house fire in Vienna (4156 views)
  • CVS Pharmacy to close over 30-year-old Vienna store this spring (3658 views)
  • NEW: Tree clear-cutting along W&OD Trail alarms local officials and residents (3435 views)
  • Smallest and largest homes sold in Fairfax County (January 2025) (3344 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 partly sunny skies to transition to full sun with a high around 59 and breezy conditions. Southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph will shift to northwest at 19 to 24 mph in the morning, potentially gusting up to 39 mph. Saturday night will be clear and blustery, with lows near 24 and northwest winds at 17 to 23 mph, gusting up to 37 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. 👋

    Author Kwame Alexander to visit Reston school for Read Across America Day

    By Angela Woolsey
    Children's author Kwame Alexander reads his book "The Crossover" with jazz bassist Amy Shook accompanying for Read Across America (via National Education Association)

    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.”

    Go to Author Kwame Alexander to visit Reston school for Read Across America Day Read more

    Fitness company targets Tysons for first Northern Virginia studio

    By Angela Woolsey
    A Pvolve studio (courtesy Pvolve)

    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.

    Go to Fitness company targets Tysons for first Northern Virginia studio Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 27, 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 — Feb 27, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    • No events today. Have one to promote? Submit it to the calendar.

    ☀️ Friday’s forecast

    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.

    🌅 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.

    Springfield Town Center visitors looking for burgers can soon ‘have it your way’

    By Jared Serre
    Springfield Town Center (file photo)

    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.

    Go to Springfield Town Center visitors looking for burgers can soon ‘have it your way’ Read more

    N. Va. artist finds inspiration at home in new Tephra ICA exhibit

    By Angela Woolsey
    Left: Marie B. Gauthiez, In Between, 2024. Right: Marie B. Gauthiez, The Bedroom, 2024 (courtesy of the artist and Tephra ICA)

    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.

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    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Feb 26, 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 — Feb 26, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌧️ Thursday’s forecast

    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.

    🌅 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.

    Annual showcase of McLean student artwork to return in March

    By Angela Woolsey
    A promotional banner for McLean Project for the Arts' upcoming 2025 Youth Art Shows (courtesy McLean Project for the Arts)

    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.

    Go to Annual showcase of McLean student artwork to return in March Read more

    Rooftop bar to open at Reston Town Center’s Marriott hotel this weekend

    By Angela Woolsey
    SYN Rooftop Bar and Lounge at Marriott's AC Hotel and Residence Inn in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    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).

    Go to Rooftop bar to open at Reston Town Center’s Marriott hotel this weekend Read more
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