The McLean Community Center (MCC) is now old enough to qualify for its own “Seniors in Action” program.
The community center will start celebrating 50 years of providing events, cultural enrichment, classes and other services with a special event tomorrow (Saturday) at 7 p.m. in the Alden Theatre (1234 Ingleside Avenue), kicking off a full year of festivities.
A longtime fast food rival is close to taking over the former Burger King in Reston’s Hunters Woods Village Center.
Fairfax County is currently reviewing a permit that would allow McDonald’s to renovate the drive-thru building at 2270 Hunters Woods Plaza, which has sat vacant since Burger King shuttered in April 2023.
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 — Jan 2, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect snow showers that may mix with rain after 1pm, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 42. A southwest wind will blow at 6 to 13 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, and there’s a 60% chance of precipitation. Less than half an inch of new snow may accumulate. Friday night will be mostly clear, with a low of 24 and northwest winds ranging from 15 to 17 mph and gusting up to 28 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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An Arlington-based chain of health-conscious eateries is now catering to more than just local diners.
South Block began serving customers at Dulles International Airport on Monday, Dec. 30, opening up its collection of smoothies, acai bowls and cold-pressed juice to travelers.
Here in Fairfax County, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive single-family homes sold last month (December 2024).
Most expensive single-family homes sold
The transformation of Farmtruck Pizza & Greens into Farmside Kitchen is complete.
After closing last Sept. 15, the health-conscious, fast-casual restaurant reopened under its new branding at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at 14385 Newbrook Drive, Suite 500, in Chantilly’s The Field at Commonwealth shopping center.
The new year will bring a new coffee and snack spot to Reston.
De Clieu Coffee and Sandwich has boarded up the windows of a vacant commercial building at 2235 Soapstone Drive near 7-Eleven in anticipation of opening its third location in Northern Virginia later this winter.
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 — Dec 31, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Mostly sunny skies are expected today, with comfortable afternoon temperatures reaching the low 70s, making for a pleasant day. As the evening progresses, scattered clouds will begin to appear along with light winds, cooling the temperatures down into the mid 50s overnight. Tomorrow, expect an increase in cloud cover leading to a chance of showers in the afternoon, followed by steadier rain towards the evening. See more from Weather.gov.
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With 2025 on the horizon, FFXnow is taking a final look back at the past year in Fairfax County news.
In the past, we’ve closed out the year by reviewing the 10 most-read stories, but with “best restaurant” rankings taking up nearly half of the top 10 spots (in case you’ve ever wondered why we cover every shoutout to a local establishment by the Washington Post, Washingtonian or another outlet), we’re going to instead highlight the most memorable stories of this year.
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 — Dec 30, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and thunderstorms from 1pm to 4pm, followed by possible showers and storms after 4pm with a high near 57. Southeast winds at 5-11mph will gust up to 20mph, and there’s an 80% chance of precipitation. Rainfall will range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible during storms. On Tuesday night, there will be showers and storms before 10pm with a low around 42. West winds will be around 9mph, and new precipitation will be less than a tenth of an inch. New Year’s Day will be mostly sunny and breezy, with highs around 48 and west winds of 11-20mph gusting up to 36mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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