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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 19, 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 — Sep 19, 2025.

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

  • CEO convicted in Fairfax County’s largest wage theft case (39207 views)
  • Marriott opens new Reston Station hotel (9159 views)
  • Fairfax homes for sale lingering on market for increasing amounts of time (7070 views)
  • How Fairfax County Public Library hopes to avoid ‘ugly’ budget cuts (5408 views)
  • New donut chain taking over Vienna storefront after failed Duck Donuts expansion (5247 views)
  • Bulldozer stolen from McLean construction site and sold on Facebook, suspect arrested (4728 views)
  • Developer claims Old Town Fairfax project slowed by city leadership changes (4187 views)
  • Falls Church leaders aim to collaborate with Fairfax on Beyer redevelopment (4011 views)
  • County executive presses FCPS leaders to submit a ‘budget of reality’ for FY27 (3730 views)
  • Suspect arrested after early-hours shooting in Dranesville (3729 views)
  • As early voting starts tomorrow, here’s what on the ballot in Fairfax County (3483 views)
  • FCPS Superintendent provides community update on battle with Department of Education (3347 views)

    • 📅 Upcoming events

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

    🌤️ Saturday’s forecast

    Expect mostly sunny skies with a high around 78°F, accompanied by a northeast wind at 8 mph. As the evening progresses, clouds will increase and the temperature will drop to around 63°F. The wind will shift to an easterly direction, blowing at 7 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. 👋

    News

    Transportation safety advocates highlight concerns at Reston Town Center and Merrifield roads

    By Vernon Miles
    Heat map of near miss reports around Fairfax (image via Northern Virginia Families for Safer Streets)

    A new survey outlines areas where Fairfax pedestrians say they’ve had dangerously close encounters with cars.

    The Near Miss and Dangerous Locations Survey is developed by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets based on survey data collected between January 2024 and July 2025.

    Go to Transportation safety advocates highlight concerns at Reston Town Center and Merrifield roads Read more
    News

    First restaurant, retail tenants announced for future Concourse E at Dulles

    By Scott McCaffrey
    Bonchon is among new restaurant offerings coming to Dulles Airport (via MWAA)

    With its opening just a year away, the first concessionaires have been announced for Dulles International Airport’s Concourse E.

    The new food, beverage and retail stores “focus on brands that represent the regional D.C. experience,” said officials with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA).

    Go to First restaurant, retail tenants announced for future Concourse E at Dulles Read more
    Event

    World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

    Row of white pillar candles placed along a purple concrete ledge, with green stems and small white flowers between them.

    Event location

    Woodson High School

    9525 Main Street

    Fairfax, Virginia 22031

    Add to Calendar

    Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend and support our upcoming World Day of Remembrance (WDoR) for Road Traffic Victims.

    World Day of Remembrance is an annual event where we honor those whose lives were prematurely ended after being struck by a person driving. This year is particularly painful and sad as we think about the recent death of a 13-year-old Frost middle school student who was struck and killed by a person driving a truck on Pickett Road. We will also honor the nearly 30 other people (as of today’s date) who have been killed on Northern Virginia streets while, walking, biking, or rolling since last year’s day of remembrance.

    Go to World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims Read more
    Opinion

    Poll: The best wing spot in Fairfax County

    By FFXnow.com

    Whether you prefer your wings spicy, mild, boneless or bone-in, there are plenty of restaurants around Fairfax to satisfy your cravings.

    Here are the nominees for “Best Wing Spot in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. See your favorite place below? If not, write them in!

    Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3.

    Voting for the Best Tailor in Fairfax is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.

    Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Hiking Spot in Fairfax. The results are now official:

    1. Great Falls Park
    2. Burke Lake Park
    3. Huntley Meadows Park
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    Corsica Wine Bar opens in Reston, boasting 200+ wines and ‘damn good’ island cuisine

    By Jared Serre
    Corsica Wine Bar in Reston (staff photo by Jared Serre)

    Reston Town Center’s wide variety of eateries grew by one last week with the opening of Corsica Wine Bar.

    The brand, which operates one other location in Denver, comes from the same team behind Barcelona Wine Bar, boasts three locations in the D.C. area.

    Go to Corsica Wine Bar opens in Reston, boasting 200+ wines and ‘damn good’ island cuisine Read more
    News

    Program to boost energy-efficient homes wins praise, draws some concern from supervisors

    By Scott McCaffrey
    Solar panel roof installation (via Raze Solar/Unsplash)

    Will Fairfax County’s latest energy-efficiency initiative deliver enough bang for the buck to make it viable in an era of constrained budgets?

    County supervisors weren’t so sure, but the new Energy Compass initiative will have the coming year to prove its worth.

    Go to Program to boost energy-efficient homes wins praise, draws some concern from supervisors Read more
    Countywide

    Morning Notes for September 19, 2025

    By FFXnow.com
    A Metro train passing the Point of Reston apartments (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

    Fairfax County Elementary Schoolers Now Have Mandatory Homework — “Fairfax County Public Schools has updated its homework guidelines for elementary schoolers, a shift away from the optional homework policy that some parents said had become the norm.” [WTOP]

    It’s Friday — Expect sunny conditions and a high of 87 degrees accompanied by a light northwest wind at around 5 mph. Moving into Friday night, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low of 64 degrees. A calm wind will shift to the northeast at 5 to 7 mph after midnight. [NWS]

    Fairfax County Schools Launch New Criminal Background Monitoring System for Employees — “Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is implementing a new criminal background check monitoring system, the first school district in Virginia to do so.” [ABC7]

    Shake Shack Opens Kamp Washington Location — “Shake Shack officially opened its doors in Kamp Washington with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, charitable donation and tote bag giveaway.” [Patch]

    Fast-Casual Fish Restaurant Set To Open First Of 3 DMV Locations — “West Coast restaurant chain specializing in responsibly sourced seafood is poised to open the first of three DMV locations.” [Patch]

    The 11 Best Things to Do in Northern Virginia and DC this Weekend — “Check out these concerts, beer festivals, family-friendly events, stage productions, and more the weekend of September 19 to 21.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

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    FFXnow Daily Debrief for Sep 18, 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 — Sep 18, 2025.

    📅 Upcoming events

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

    ☀️ Friday’s forecast

    Expect sunny skies and a high of 86 degrees, accompanied by a 6 mph northwest wind during the day. The night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 63 degrees. Calm winds will shift to a 5 to 7 mph breeze from the northeast after midnight. 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.

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