Attendees of this weekend’s ViVa Vienna will have an opportunity to give back to the community in more ways than one.

Inova has partnered with Vienna-based Bards Alley Bookshop for a blood drive that will take place during the annual festival this Sunday and Monday (May 24-25).


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 — May 21, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌧️ Friday’s forecast

Expect showers with a high near 59°F and an east wind of 8 to 10 mph. There’s a 90% chance of rain, with new precipitation amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. Showers will continue into Friday night, with temperatures dropping to around 51°F and an east wind of 7 to 9 mph. There’s a 100% chance of rain overnight, with new precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. 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.


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 — May 20, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect showers throughout the day with a possible thunderstorm after 11 a.m., reaching a high of 66°F. Northeast winds will be around 10 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. There’s a 90% chance of rain, with rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, higher in thunderstorms. Showers may continue into Thursday night, mainly before 7 p.m., with cloudy skies and a low of 54°F. Winds will be northeast at 7 mph, and the chance of rain is 60%, with less than a tenth of an inch expected. 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.


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 — May 19, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are possible after 2pm with increasing clouds and a high near 94°F. West winds will pick up to 5-10 mph. There’s a 50% chance of rain. Wednesday night, expect showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, with continuing chances of rain until 2am. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low around 59°F, and north winds at 5 to 7 mph. The chance of rain is 60%, with rainfall potentially between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, more in thunderstorms. 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 new restaurant franchise centered around breakfast and brunch is coming soon to University Mall.

Another Broken Egg Cafe is preparing to open a new location soon at 10645 Braddock Road in the shopping center near George Mason University’s Fairfax campus.


Developer Comstock Companies is taking another shot at bringing a golf-related attraction to Reston Station after its previous attempt fizzled.

The Back Nine Golf, a Utah-based company that offers indoor golf simulators, has signed a lease for 4,500 square feet at 1860 Reston Row Plaza, Comstock announced yesterday.


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 — May 18, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

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☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

It will be sunny with temperatures reaching a high of 96 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 5 to 9 mph. In the evening, expect partly cloudy skies with a low of around 75 degrees. The southwest wind will blow at approximately 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 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.


Reston’s own water park is suiting up for a new season, just in time to provide relief from a blast of summer heat.

The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole will reopen for 2026 at 11 a.m. this Saturday, May 23 at Lake Fairfax Park (1400 Lake Fairfax Drive), giving local families an aquatic escape for Memorial Day weekend.


A Belgian chocolatier, a coffee kiosk and mysterious newcomer called Loopy Land are just some of the new retailers making their way to Tysons Corner Center.

Neuhaus Chocolates anticipates opening a store at the mall in late November, the company’s U.S. managing director Romain Tabaries told FFXnow.


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 — May 15, 2026.

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

  • Fresh Market to permanently close Vienna grocery store this month (19255 views)
  • Report: New plan to overhaul Dulles Airport would cost $22B, finish in 2034 (14491 views)
  • ‘Shark Tank’-funded menswear startup to open retail store in Reston Town Center (14023 views)
  • Chairman McKay lashes out at school board member over budget criticism (13556 views)
  • Drone light show to replace fireworks for Fairfax County’s Independence Day celebration (11342 views)
  • N. Va. family to launch Iraqi-style shawarma restaurant in Vienna (11125 views)
  • What’s the difference between a trust and a will in Virginia? (11053 views)
  • FCPS proposes budget cuts to cover $28 million funding gap (9748 views)
  • Approved Booz Allen office redevelopment will deliver half of Herndon Metro promenade (8893 views)
  • Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging FCPS retaliated against teacher for abortion claims (8616 views)
  • Man’s Arlington abduction arrest might trigger more jail time for Reston cases (8127 views)
  • Fairfax’s plan to manage trash collections countywide appears dead for now (6458 views)
  • UPDATED: Teen charged with murder for fatal stabbing at Huntington condo complex (4657 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 sunny weather with a high of around 84°F, and calm winds shifting to a 5 to 9 mph southwest breeze in the morning. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low of approximately 65°F, accompanied by southwest winds at 5 to 9 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. 👋


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