A cafe that takes a unique approach to a popular breakfast offering is targeting Great Falls for a new storefront.
Gourmet toast cafe chain Toastique is aiming to officially open in Great Falls this fall, though it’s still in the early stages of setting up the restaurant, marketing manager Jolie Richards told FFXnow.
The developer behind Tysons West is expanding its ambitions to the east side of Route 7 (Leesburg Pike).
JBG Smith, a Chevy Chase-based company also known for its extensive involvement in Arlington’s National Landing area, has acquired the three office buildings at Tysons Dulles Plaza (1410, 1420 and 1430 Spring Hill Road) for $42.3 million — a significant discount compared to previous sales.
Catoctin Walk is now selling in Downtown Leesburg, offering upscale 2-level townhome-style condominiums from the $600s and sophisticated 4-level rooftop terrace townhomes from the $800s. Designed for modern comfort and style, these distinctive homes feel right at home among the character and charm of Downtown Leesburg.
Catoctin Walk is part of Harrison Post, an up-and-coming mixed-use and residential neighborhood taking shape in Downtown Leesburg. Here, there’s always something to explore just moments from home. Grab coffee at Goosecup, browse local shops, meet friends for dinner, or catch a show at the Tally Ho Theater. Then, wind down the day back at home, relaxing on your rooftop terrace and taking in the evening.
Discover a place where modern living and the energy of Downtown Leesburg come together!
Growth in the proportion of renters to homeowners across Fairfax County is changing the local landscape in a number of ways.
An analysis by Point2Homes released in mid-June places three Fairfax communities among the top 10 in the D.C. region for the percentage of renters compared to overall housing:
Traveling to Italy, looking to learn a new language, or want to brush up on existing Italian skills? The Italian Cultural Society has provided Italian language lessons since 1974, and recently expanded its services to Northern Virginia. This fall, kids and adults can take lessons at our new location at the Vienna Community Center. Saturday, in-person classes are taught by native Italian speakers.
Adults can meet other community members interested in Italian, build real-world language skills (like how to order at a restaurant, purchase tickets at a station, or ask for directions), and learn more about Italy’s culture, art, and history while also acquiring the grammatical skills and vocabulary needed to advance in the language. Kids will learn through age-appropriate games, crafts, songs, and more. Our Virginia Chapter courses start at age 2 and go all the way up the 8th grade.
County Activates Heat Plan — “Fairfax County has activated its Heat Plan for Monday, June 23” after the National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning that will take effect at 11 a.m. “When Fairfax County’s heat plan is activated, cooling centers around the county will be available during normal operating hours for individuals needing relief from the heat.” [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
FCPD on Alert After Iran Strikes — “Fairfax County police will step up presence at religious institutions and public gathering places in the aftermath of Saturday’s U.S. military strikes against Iran … Police say there are no known threats to Fairfax County at this time.” [Inside NoVA]
Metro Service Changes In Effect — “Starting Sunday, June 22, Metro is enhancing the travel experience with new service improvements — including longer weekend hours, more frequent Red and Silver Line service during peak times, and new split Silver Line service … Metro is also rolling out its new rail maps for 2025 to reflect upcoming changes to the Silver and Yellow lines.” [WMATA]
Tysons Mall Shooter Back in Court — “Noah Settles, known as No Savage, served his three-year sentence but has a 10-year suspended sentence hanging over his head [after violating his probation]. At a court appearance in Fairfax County on Friday, his defense lawyer made an unusual request: He asked the judge to remove the condition that Settles cannot use marijuana.” [NBC4]
Tysons Firm to Invest in AI — “Consulting firm Guidehouse plans to spend $1.5 billion on artificial intelligence over the next three years in a bid to further embed the technology in the company and increase value for clients.” The company’s plans include a new AI center, acquisitions of AI companies, training for its 18,000 employees and expanded partnerships “with other companies to better meet customer needs.” [Washington Business Journal]
Inside DHS Recruiting Event in Chantilly — “Customs and Border Patrol, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service were all recruiting at the event, but ICE was the main draw. Far more applicants stood in line to submit their resumes for deportation officer than for any other position on offer in the cavernous room.” [n+1]
Learn About RTC North Plan — “Attend this community meeting for an update by Inova and Fairfax County staff on the joint rezoning for Reston Town Center North.” The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. today (Monday) in the North County Governmental Center (1801 Cameron Glen Drive). [Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office]
Korean Spa Opens in Vienna — Redwood K-Wellness will celebrate its grand opening at 110 Pleasant Street NW in Vienna with ribbon cutting tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5-7 p.m. Co-owner Micah Hopkins says the spa is “the first place in Virginia to only focus on scalp treatments” with the goal of “improving scalp health, promoting hair growth, reducing stress, supporting healthy skin, detoxification, improved immune functions and more.” [Redwood K-Wellness]
It’s Monday — Expect sunny and hot conditions with temperatures reaching near 100 degrees and heat index values as high as 110. A northwest wind will be blowing at 6 to 8 mph. By Monday night, the sky will be mostly clear and temperatures will drop to around 79 degrees with a light northwest wind. [NWS]
Event location
Bluemont Park
329 N Manchester St.
arlington, Virginia 22203
Join us for the LLT 5K Run/Walk, a community-powered fundraiser supporting Empower Latina and our mission to uplift, empower, and create opportunities for Latina women and girls. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps make a meaningful impact. Lace up, show up, and empower Latina!
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, effective Monday morning through Monday evening.
Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values potentially reaching 110 degrees. The combination of high temperatures and humidity will create hazardous conditions — including the potential for heat-related illnesses — for residents across the D.C. area.
Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 20, 2025.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Expect a mostly sunny day with a high temperature around 91 degrees. In the afternoon, a calm wind will shift to a southwest direction at a speed of 5 to 8 mph. As for Saturday night, it will be mostly clear with a low temperature near 74 degrees, accompanied by a south wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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. 👋
Summer weather is officially on the way, bringing the D.C. region its first heat wave of the season.
Fresh off multiple days of severe storms, Fairfax County is expected to see searing temperatures starting this Sunday (June 22), according to county officials.
A new housing option has opened up at the Halley Rise development in Reston.
After wrapping up construction last year, The Arbor at Halley Rise will celebrate its grand opening from noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday), inviting current and possibly future residents to partake in food, drinks, lawn games and live entertainment as they get a look at the finished building.
A Bailey’s Crossroads man was sentenced Wednesday (June 18) to 25 years in prison for his attempt to carry out a mass shooting at a Haymarket church in 2023.
In March, a federal jury convicted Rui Jiang, 36, of attempting to obstruct the congregants of the Park Valley Church in the free exercise of their religious beliefs, transmitting online threats and a firearms violation.
