First Watch is ready to make its Idylwood introduction.
The daytime cafe chain, which has been expanding its Northern Virginia presence in recent years, will officially open to the general public at Idylwood Plaza (7501 Leesburg Pike) next Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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 13, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect sunshine and a high of 37 degrees, accompanied by a 9 to 14 mph northwest wind, gusting up to 22 mph. In the evening, the clouds will increase, and temperatures will drop to a low of about 27 degrees. A light and variable wind will turn southeast, reaching around 5 mph after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.
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A loss for one restaurant chain is another one’s gain.
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings is moving into a long-vacant storefront in Burke Town Center, though it is unclear when exactly the restaurant will open its doors.
A longtime tenant of Merrifield’s Gatehouse Plaza has permanently closed its doors.
Uno Pizzeria & Grill, located at 3058 Gate House Plaza, served its final slice late last month after 25 years in business.
Here in Fairfax County, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive condos sold last month (January 2025).
Most expensive condos sold
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 12, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect rain before 10am, eventually giving way to mostly sunny skies and a high near 53. South winds of 6 to 15 mph will shift to the northwest in the afternoon, with gusts up to 25 mph. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation, with less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tonight, enjoy mostly clear conditions and a low around 25, accompanied by northwest winds of 13 to 15 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Good Tuesday 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 11, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1pm, transitioning to rain, snow, and sleet between 1-4pm, and likely rain after 4pm. Cloudy conditions with a high near 35 and an east wind around 8 mph. A 70% chance of precipitation, with little to no ice and less than half an inch of snow/sleet accumulation. Wednesday night, rain is mainly expected before 4am, with a low around 34 and an east wind at 3-7 mph. A 100% chance of precipitation and new amounts between a quarter to half an inch are possible. See more from Weather.gov.
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A longtime fixture of the Spectrum at Reston Town Center is gone.
On the Border, which has occupied a standalone building at 11880 Spectrum Center since the mid-1990s, closed with no apparent warning late last week. The location was the Texas-based Mexican chain’s last remaining spot in Fairfax County.
An initial calendar for Wolf Trap National Park’s summer season has arrived.
After teasing a couple of shows with early announcements, including “You’re Beautiful” singer James Blunt and a reunion of The Swell Season for fans of the movie “Once,” the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts unveiled a more complete line-up of events that will grace the Filene Center stage once the weather heats up.
Good Monday 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 10, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Snow mixed with rain is expected, transitioning to all snow after 4pm with a high near 34. Light south wind in the afternoon with a 90% chance of precipitation and potential for 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation. Overnight, snow is expected mainly before 4am with a low around 31, east wind shifting to northeast, 100% chance of precipitation, and 2 to 4 inches of additional snow accumulation. See more from Weather.gov.
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