To students, the one to two months left until prom may seem like a lifetime away, but for anyone looking to get a head start on picking out their outfit, Reston Community Center (RCC) is once again here to help.

RCC’s annual Diva Central shopping event will return to its Lake Anne facility (1609-A Washington Plaza North) for a 24th year on March 14.


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 — Mar 5, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Friday’s forecast

Expect isolated showers to begin after 4pm, with patchy fog clearing up before noon. The day will be mostly cloudy, featuring a high temperature near 54 and an east wind blowing 5 to 8 mph. For Friday night, scattered showers will commence after 7pm alongside patchy fog. The sky will remain mostly cloudy as temperatures drop to around 45, and the east wind will continue at 5 to 8 mph. During the day, there’s a 20% chance of precipitation, which increases to 30% at night. 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.

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The restaurant group behind Sir Sandwich is planning to expand its presence in Tysons.

La Omri, a new Mediterranean restaurant and bar from IRG Concepts, will open in late 2026 at Capital One Center, filling approximately 7,500 square feet of street-level space across from Capital One Hall.


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 — Mar 4, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect patchy drizzle and fog in the morning, giving way to scattered showers after 2pm, followed by gradually clearing skies and a high near 64. A calm wind will shift southeast at 5-7 mph in the afternoon, and there is a 30% chance of precipitation. Tonight, showers are likely after 7pm with areas of fog, mostly cloudy conditions, and a low around 51 with a 60% chance of rain. East wind stays at 6 mph, with possible new precipitation amounts under a tenth of an inch. 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.


Arlington-founded Bakeshop is getting closer to opening in the former location of Skorpios Maggio’s Greek Family Restaurant in Vienna.

Monica Garcia, the general manager at Bakeshop, told FFXnow that the bakery expects to open at 421 Maple Avenue East in early April. The business had originally hoped to open sometime in 2025.


A new restaurant will bring Vietnamese cuisine with a dash of Cajun influences to Tysons Galleria’s food hall (2001 International Drive) next week.

Chao Ban, a brand-new, fast-casual concept from D.C. chef Kevin Tien, is scheduled to open next Tuesday (March 10) on the mall’s third floor, a spokesperson told FFXnow.


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 — Mar 3, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect showers mainly after 4pm, with patchy fog developing after 3pm and a high near 52. Winds will be light and variable, with a 60% chance of precipitation and potential for less than a tenth of an inch. Wednesday night, showers continue with areas of fog and a low around 49, calm wind, and a 70% chance of precipitation. Anticipate new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch. 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.


Bank of America is taking over the former Uno Pizzeria and Grill at Gatehouse Plaza in Merrifield.

The shopping center’s owner, an affiliate of the developer Silver Companies, revealed the identity of its new tenant at 3058 Gate House Plaza in a special exception request that Fairfax County zoning staff accepted for review on Feb. 25.


Moo Thru, a Virginia-based ice cream franchise, is working to open its next ice cream shop in Burke.

Franchise owner Morgan Johnson confirmed to FFXnow that the shop plans to open this summer at Burke Town Center (6025H Burke Centre Parkway). The timing is dependent on permit approvals and construction.


A bakery that aims to replicate the taste and freshness of a Parisian cafe has opened up in Idylwood.

Beau Jour De Ma Vie kicked off its soft opening this past weekend (Feb. 28 to March 1) by letting visitors sample its croissants, tarts and other pastries for free.


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