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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 28, 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 — Mar 28, 2025.

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

  • Elon Musk and Gov. Youngkin target Fairfax County over education on gender identity (25878 views)
  • Old trail controversy stumps new Fairfax City Council (9502 views)
  • Fairfax County hosts community meetings on new development proposals (9307 views)
  • NEW: Construction begins to redevelop Kohl’s building in Herndon (7502 views)
  • Fairfax leaders ‘disappointed’ by Youngkin’s veto of vehicle noise monitoring bill (5121 views)
  • Future of air-conditioning system for Reston’s Lake Anne once again in doubt (4601 views)
  • FCPD issues hundreds of tickets in first ‘wave’ of traffic safety campaign (3634 views)
  • Sentencing pushed back for au pair charged in Herndon double murder (3522 views)
  • Founder’s Day returns to Reston with new name, same celebratory spirit (3469 views)
  • Fairfax County to reconfigure homeless shelters with Fair Ridge facility opening next month (3247 views)
  • Regional transit funding task force mostly pessimistic on possibility of future Metrorail expansion (3057 views)
  • NOW: Vehicle fire closes I-66 West near Vienna, sends one to hospital (2927 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

    The weather will be predominantly cloudy, reaching a high of 83 degrees accompanied by a southwest wind blowing at 9 to 11 mph and gusts potentially reaching 22 mph. Saturday night also brings a mostly cloudy sky, with temperatures dipping to a low of around 63 degrees, while the southwest wind maintains a speed of about 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. 👋

    Free concert series Friday Night Live! set for 2025 return to Herndon

    By Angela Woolsey
    Doc Marten and the Flannels perform at Friday Night Live! on Aug. 16, 2024 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    Spring is in the air, which means another Friday Night Live! season is on the horizon.

    The free outdoor concert series will return to the Town of Herndon for its 31st year on May 2. Highlights of the upcoming season include the first-ever introduction of a non-alcoholic beer option and a “special reunion show” by the D.C. area party band Gonzo’s Nose, according to Friday Night Live! Chairman Laura Poindexter.

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    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 27, 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 — Mar 27, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌦️ Friday’s forecast

    Showers are possible after 2pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 68. Light southwest winds will increase to 5-10 mph in the morning and could gust up to 21 mph. On Friday night, showers are likely before 8pm, while the temperature drops to around 59 with southwest winds of 7-10 mph. Both times have 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.

    Beauty salon chain expands with new Reston, Chantilly locations

    By Angela Woolsey
    Sola Salons at Plaza America in Reston (courtesy Sola Salons)

    A national beauty salon chain has expanded its local presence in Fairfax County just in time for prom and wedding season.

    Sola Salon Studios recently welcomed locations in Reston and Chantilly to its roster with grand openings on March 17 and 24, respectively. Both salons are corporate-owned but offer suites for lease to independent barbers, hair stylists and other beauty professionals.

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    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 26, 2025

    By FFXnow.com

    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 26, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Thursday’s forecast

    Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 60 degrees and west winds blowing at 5 to 9 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 43, and a gentle west breeze at around 5 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.

    Mosaic District welcomes Herman Miller with more new businesses on the way

    By Jared Serre
    Herman Miller is now open at the Mosaic District (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    This year is shaking out to be a big one for Merrifield’s Mosaic District.

    The shopping center, which houses a variety of businesses and restaurants, expects to add five more over the coming months, a spokesperson for EDENS — which operates the Mosaic District — told FFXnow.

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    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 25, 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 — Mar 25, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

    Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 55 degrees, accompanied by breezy northwest winds ranging from 6 to 11 mph and increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts may reach up to 36 mph. The evening will be mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 33 degrees, and northwest winds at a slightly calmer 6 to 10 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.

    NEW: Construction begins to redevelop Kohl’s building in Herndon

    By Jared Serre
    Construction underway at the former Kohl's store in Herndon (staff photo by Jared Serre)

    Construction is underway to redevelop the longstanding Kohl’s store in Herndon.

    The exterior walls of the building, located at 2100 Centreville Road, now feature gaping holes, as construction crews work to accommodate three new tenants in the space.

    Go to NEW: Construction begins to redevelop Kohl’s building in Herndon Read more

    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 24, 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 — Mar 24, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌧️ Tuesday’s forecast

    Clouds will increase throughout the day, reaching a high near 61 and accompanied by west winds at 7-11 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. On Tuesday night, expect scattered showers mainly before 11 pm, followed by gradual clearing and a low around 38. A northwest wind at 5-7 mph will persist, with the chance of precipitation at 30%. 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.

    Founder’s Day returns to Reston with new name, same celebratory spirit

    By Angela Woolsey
    The boardwalk at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston (staff photo)

    Founder’s Day is out, Celebrate Reston! is in.

    The annual festival honoring Reston founder Robert E. Simon’s birthday will return to Lake Anne Plaza on April 5 from 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. under a new name that organizers believe more clearly conveys the event’s “spirit of enjoyment and celebration,” Reston Museum Executive Director Lisa Watts says.

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