A new Starbucks is set to open in Kingstowne Towne Center before Thanksgiving.

A spokesperson for the coffee chain told FFXnow that the new location at 5890 Kingstowne Center, Suite 120 — formerly a My Gym — will be over 2,400 square feet with expanded seating and additional parking for customers.


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 31, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☔️ Friday’s forecast

Showers are likely before 11am, followed by a transition to mainly sunny conditions and a high near 79. There will be southwest winds of around 10 mph, shifting west in the afternoon with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation. Friday night will be mostly clear, with a low of around 45 and a north wind of around 9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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A French-inspired chain of breakfast cafes is going to say “bonjour” to Merrifield.

The Mosaic District will become home to the first Virginia location of Maman, a New York-based brand offering coffee, pastries and other bites.


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 30, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunshine and a high of around 79 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind of 6 to 11 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph. On Thursday night, there will be a low of approximately 64 degrees and a slight chance of showers after 2 am. The southwest wind will blow at around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 20%. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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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.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 29, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of 78 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind blowing at 5 to 7 mph. As night falls on Wednesday, the sky will become partly cloudy with a low temperature around 59 degrees, while the southwest wind picks up slightly, ranging from 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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More than half of Northern Virginia’s top 10 restaurants can be found in Fairfax — either the county or the city, according to one regional magazine.

In its November issue, which hit newsstands last week, Northern Virginia Magazine released its annual ranking of the region’s 50 Best Restaurants, as determined by its four food critics. A few Fairfax establishments have become permanent fixtures, but the 2024 list also includes some first-timers and comebacks.


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 — Oct 28, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

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☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching close to 68 degrees and gentle south winds blowing at 3 to 8 mph. As night falls, the skies will mostly clear with temperatures dropping to a low of around 52 and a consistent south breeze of about 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is officially coming to Kingstowne Towne Center.

After Romano’s Macaroni Grill closed its doors in January, the space at 5925 Kingstowne Towne Center will soon reopen as a Lazy Dog. While an official opening date hasn’t been set, a spokesperson for the restaurant confirmed the lease has been signed.


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