Dunkin’ Donuts has arrived in Annandale.
The donuts-and-coffee chain opened the doors of its new restaurant at 7025 Columbia Pike this morning (Friday), according to a media advisory. The cafe will operate daily from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Around Town
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 — Oct 3, 2024.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for October 3, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:15 am: Work on pedestrian connection to Innovation Center Metro Station begins | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: Tysons gas station seeks county approval for U-Haul rental services | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: New Fairfax public library head hired from Montgomery County | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: AI-supported system recruited to help Fairfax County handle 911 calls | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:15 pm: Capitals street hockey tournament coming to GMU for team’s 50th season | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: Herndon’s small-town feel and diversity are key to identity, consultant finds | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Jury deliberates after trial for ex-cop in fatal Tysons shooting wraps | 🗣️ Comments
- 5:00 pm: Most and least expensive homes sold in Fairfax County (September 2024) | 🗣️ Comments
- 6:15 pm: Langley, Madison football teams enjoy 5-0 starts to season | 🗣️ Comments
- 7:00 pm: Potomac School defensive back reflects on two-touchdown game | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
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🌦️ Friday’s forecast
The weather will be cloudy with a high near 76, accompanied by a south wind at 3 to 6 mph. Friday night will have isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, followed by isolated showers between 11pm and 2am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 61, as the south wind at 5 mph becomes calm in the evening. There is a 20% 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.
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 (September 2024).
Most expensive single-family homes sold
The Washington Capitals are throwing back to the 1970s with an upcoming visit to George Mason University’s Fairfax campus.
As part of its 50th anniversary season, D.C.’s NHL team will bring a free youth tournament known as the Capitals Street Hockey Extravaganza to EagleBank Arena (4500 Patriot Circle) on Saturday, Nov. 16, briefly reviving what was once the largest street hockey clinic in existence.
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 — Oct 2, 2024.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for October 2, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:15 am: Capital Area Food Bank boosts capacity with expanded Fairfax County facility | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: Photos: Second building in Tysons senior living community opens to residents | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:45 am: Marco’s Pizza eyes Centreville as part of Virginia expansion | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:15 am: Reston residents petition to get county’s trash, recycling services | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:15 pm: Fairfax Circuit Court goes digital for criminal case filings, continuing trend of reforms | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: Young Tysons dancers invited to audition for upcoming ‘Nutcracker’ show | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Reston Association backs federal bill for exemption from ownership reporting mandate | 🗣️ Comments
- 6:15 pm: Langley HS ends golf district title streak with second place finish | 🗣️ Comments
- 7:00 pm: Potomac School wins third straight football game by defeating visiting Saints | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Thursday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 6:00 pm: Family Fun Carnival
- 7:00 pm: The Alloy Project
🌤️ Thursday’s forecast
Expect clouds to gradually give way to mostly sunny skies with a high near 73 and a calm wind turning south around 5 mph in the afternoon. For Thursday night, the skies will be partly cloudy, with a low around 61 accompanied by a light southeast wind. 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.
A touring production of Pytor Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” will return to Tysons this winter, and it’s inviting local kids and teens to take part.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet will hold auditions tomorrow (Thursday) for dancers aged 6 to 17 who would like to participate in its upcoming shows at Capital One Hall on Dec. 1.
Another outpost of national chain Marco’s Pizza could be coming to Fairfax County.
As the brand eyes an expansion across the state, Centreville is one location being considered by franchisee Marcel Clarke, the chain said.
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 — Oct 1, 2024.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for October 1, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:15 am: Carnegie Diner in Vienna sells pumpkins to raise funds for school | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: FCPS launches clinics to immunize 9,000 still-unvaccinated students | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:45 am: Construction breaks ground on Inova Franconia-Springfield Hospital | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:15 am: Planning underway to redevelop former Booz Allen Hamilton office building in Herndon | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:15 pm: Greek restaurant Our Mom Eugenia to expand in Mosaic District | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: Reston man arrested after alleged lottery ticket theft spree | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Annandale preschool uses ‘Paw Patrol’ to teach democracy | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
- 9:30 am: LLI Announces October 2 Forum with FSO Music Director Christopher Zimmerman
- 👉 1:00 pm: McLean VFD-Inova Blood Drive
🌧️ Wednesday’s forecast
Expect patchy drizzle and scattered showers in the morning, followed by isolated showers in the afternoon, accompanied by a cloudy sky and a high temperature near 70. Light east wind and a 40% chance of precipitation. For Wednesday night, isolated showers are likely before 11pm, with mostly cloudy skies, a low around 60, light north wind, and a 20% 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.
A Greek restaurant is planning to take over formerly Italian territory at the Mosaic District in Merrifield.
Our Mom Eugenia will nearly double the size of its space at 2985 District Avenue, Suite 185, by expanding into the neighboring Suite 190 that was vacated earlier this year by The Italian Place, according to Fairfax County permit records.
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It’s starting to look a lot like Halloween outside Carnegie Diner and Cafe in Vienna.
The restaurant at 501 Maple Avenue West ushered in October with the launch of an outdoor “Pumpkin Patch” that will supply local residents with gourds and nearby James Madison High School with some funding.