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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.

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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).

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First-ever Culinary Week events and fundraiser coming to Tysons

By Angela Woolsey
Stellina Pizzeria at Capital One Center in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Foodies seeking tips for making their own sushi or cocktails will get an opportunity to learn from experts in those crafts next month, courtesy of Capital One Center’s inaugural Culinary Week.

The promotional campaign will bring together restaurants in the development around Capital One’s Tysons headquarters on July 14-18 for an assortment of activities, from the aforementioned sushi and cocktail-making classes to a Battle of the Chefs contest.

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New exhibit at Army Museum in Fort Belvoir highlights daily life of Revolutionary War soldiers

By Vernon Miles
Model of William Seymour at the National Museum of the United States Army)

At the center of a new exhibit in the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir is a wax replica of Revolutionary War soldier William Seymour.

Around Seymour are soldiers charging into battle, including formerly enslaved man Cato Varnum who won a Badge of Military Merit for his actions at Yorktown. Just behind Seymour are Anna and John Lane, a couple who fought together at Germantown.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 9, 2025

By FFXnow.com

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 — Jun 9, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 3pm, followed by gradual clearing and a high near 83. The northwest wind will be around 7 mph, with a 40% chance of precipitation. For Tuesday night, expect possible showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm, mostly clear skies, and a low around 63. The southwest wind will be around 5 mph, becoming light and variable in the evening, with a 30% chance of precipitation. 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.

South Block to replace fellow juice bar Robeks in Reston

By Angela Woolsey
Robeks at the Spectrum at Reston Town Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

South Block is coming to the Spectrum at Reston Town Center, taking the place of another longstanding juice shop.

The rapidly growing D.C.-area chain has applied for a building permit from Fairfax County to renovate the 1,234-square-foot space at 1835 Fountain Drive, which currently houses Robeks.

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 6, 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 6, 2025.

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

  • Community concerns crop up with initial FCPS boundary rewrite proposals (12247 views)
  • Western pizza chain eyes Fairfax County in East Coast expansion (9149 views)
  • Former FCPS teacher unlikely to serve jail time after groping allegations (8261 views)
  • New homes under construction near Lake Fairfax Park in Reston (7887 views)
  • Indian restaurant coming soon to Idylwood from Bollywood Bistro team (7883 views)
  • Trump administration labels Fairfax County a ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ (7212 views)
  • JUST IN: Youngkin schedules special election to replace Rep. Gerry Connolly (6933 views)
  • Body found in Florida 32 years ago identified as missing Fairfax man (6100 views)
  • Some job seekers say they’d work at these Fairfax County companies for free (5291 views)
  • Townhouses proposed to replace ‘under-leased’ office building near Dulles (4634 views)
  • Upcoming forum to look at Fairfax County’s proposed trash collection takeover (3803 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 and potential thunderstorms are expected before 2pm, followed by a chance of more between 2pm and 5pm. The sky will transition from cloudy to mostly sunny, reaching a high of 81°F with a west wind at 6-9 mph. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation with new rainfall amounts under a tenth of an inch, although higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Saturday night, there’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 2am as clouds increase, with a low around 67°F. Winds will decrease to a calm 5 mph, and the chance of precipitation is 40%. 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. 👋

    Park Authority kicks off Summer Entertainment Series tonight

    By Angela Woolsey
    Audiences groove to the Chuck Brown Band at Grist Mill Park in 2024 (courtesy Fairfax County Park Authority)

    Temperatures are warming, school is nearly out for the year, and a full slate of free, outdoor summer entertainment is coming to Fairfax County parks.

    The Fairfax County Park Authority will kick off its annual Summer Entertainment Series tonight (Friday), with Grist Mill Park in Mount Vernon hosting the swing and jazz group Seth Kibel & The Kleztet at 7:30 p.m.

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    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 5, 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 5, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌦️ Friday’s forecast

    Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 85 and gentle southeast winds ranging from 3 to 7 mph. As evening falls on Friday, there’s a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms accompanied by increasing clouds and a low around 67. The southeast wind will decrease to around 6 mph and then become calm later in the evening. 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.

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