Around Town

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 — Aug 10, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

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⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny weather with a high near 90, and a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 5 PM. Rainfall could range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with heavier amounts in thunderstorms. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1 AM, decreasing to a chance of showers by early morning. The low will be around 70, with mostly cloudy skies and a southwest wind shifting to northwest at 6 mph. Precipitation chances are 70%, with similar rainfall amounts. 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.

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Countywide

Fairfax County is leading solar panel installations and signups from a solar program backed by Virginia’s governor as homeowners look for ways to address rising electricity costs.

Switch Together, a bulk purchasing initiative to connect residents to solar installers, was recently expanded from Northern Virginia to other parts of the state. It was previously only open in Fairfax and Arlington counties, with Alexandria joining the roster last summer.


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Home sale prices across the D.C. region grew at about half the national rate in the second quarter of 2026, but local home values remained well above the national average.

The D.C. metro area recorded a 0.9% increase in year-over-year median sales price in the April to June period, according to figures reported by the National Association of Realtors.


Around Town

Fast-casual Chinese American restaurant Panda Express has opened its latest location in Herndon with a ribbon cutting Monday (Aug. 10).

The new drive-thru location at 598 Elden Street had a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. Monday. The restaurant also provided a $1,000 check donation to Reston-based nonprofit Cornerstones and free T-shirts for the first 88 customers in line at the grand opening.


Event

Flowers, Fine Art & Fashion is an immersive cultural experience presented by People of The Garden LLC, where nature, creativity, and modest couture converge in a breathtaking indoor garden setting.

Guests will journey through a living landscape featuring dramatic floral installations, botanical art, and a one-of-a-kind rectangular runway designed around lush greenery and sculptural plantings. Throughout the evening, attendees will experience a curated runway presentation showcasing modest fashion designers, alongside original fine art, artisan vendors, and interactive floral experiences.


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A rising Oakton High School senior is the driving force behind a nonprofit foundation that harnesses the enthusiasm of youth to support traditional artisans in India.

To date, the Serving Society Global Foundation has raised more than $15,000 to support over 400 marginalized artisans and bring their handcrafted items to market. It has also engaged more than 300 young volunteers across the local region. Many come from the SEWA DC Youth Group, which has more than 100 active members volunteering regularly.


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A Bailey’s Crossroads man is scheduled to face a 15-day jury trial this spring on charges of aggravated murder and felony child abuse.

During a hearing in Fairfax County Circuit Court Friday (Aug. 7),  a trial date was set for Misael Lopez Gomez, 28, who is accused of killing his three-month-old daughter. Barring continuances or a plea agreement, the trial will begin April 5, 2027.


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An unidentified jail inmate who was on hospice care at a local hospital has died, according to the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office.

The inmate, whose name and gender were not identified, passed away around 2:45 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 9). Since the person’s death occurred while they were in custody, it will be investigated by the Fairfax County Police Department.


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Modern multi-story building beside a curving road, with an orange 'End Road Work' sign in the foreground and green trees nearby.
Sunrise Valley Drive near the Point at Rise apartments in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fire Injures Resident in Dunn Loring — “Firefighters said crews responded shortly before 6:40 p.m. to reports of smoke coming from a two-story home. There, crews searched the home while battling the flames, with one person being transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.” [DC News Now]

$22B Dulles Revamp Could Come with Price Tag for Passengers, Taxpayers — “The plan removes the much-maligned “people movers”, rebuilds the C and D concourses, and add thousands of new parking spaces. However, Robert Mann, an aviation industry analyst and consultant with R.W. Mann & Company, says the project could also lead to a significant price tag for travelers and airlines … The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which runs Dulles’ operations, plans to finance most of the project through municipal bonds rather than direct federal funding. Airlines are also expected to help cover the cost, recouping some of the expenses through per-passenger charges, which are built into ticket prices.” [WAMU]

N. Va. Congressmen on Unannounced Visit to ICE Facility in Chantilly — “We exercised our right to direct congressional oversight over ICE facilities after hearing reports of overcrowding and lengthy stays at a facility designed for temporary processing. At the time of our visit, we did not witness overcrowding. ICE staff asserted that they are complying with a recent court order limiting stays at temporary processing facilities like Chantilly to 12 hours. Our oversight does not end with one visit. We will continue monitoring this facility and holding ICE accountable to ensure everyone in its custody is treated humanely and in accordance with the law.” [Reps. Don Beyer, James Walkinshaw and Suhas Subramanyam news release]

Vienna House Fire Response Injures Firefighter — “Fairfax County Fire and Rescue reports that crews responded to a commercial building fire at 400 Mill St NE in Vienna just after 12:30 p.m. [Friday]. When crews arrived, they found a two-story commercial structure with smoke and fire showing from the roof and building bays. As they battled the fire, a second alarm was requested because of the building’s size.” [Patch]

County Executive Recommends Dissolving Tree Commission — “The Office of the County Executive is calling for a number of boards and commissions to be dissolved, including the Fairfax County Tree Commission and the Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC). Those entities would be replaced by a new Environmental Commission. Some of the Tree Commission’s responsibilities might be shifted to the Urban Forest Management Division in the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services.” [Annandale Today]

Student Creates Tool for Nneurodivergent Job Seekers — “Now a rising senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County, Virginia, Tuteja observed a similar pattern at school. Students who approach problems differently were “looked down upon or didn’t get as much support as they needed, because their disability wasn’t visible, and they were often seen as less capable,” she said. Those experiences prompted Tuteja to create Raaha, a free artificial intelligence tool that assists neurodivergent job seekers in determining whether a potential job will fit the way they work.” [WTOP]

Popes Head Road Closure at Fairfax County Parkway — “Eastbound and westbound Popes Head Road (Route 654) will be closed at Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, until 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, for water main work as part of the Fairfax County Parkway and Popes Head Road interchange project, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.” [VDOT]

Fairfax County Police Drone Team Wins Competition — “🏆 Taking home first place! Our Drone Team, RTCC, and SWAT put their skills to the test at the inaugural Capital Skies: An NVERS Game of Drones competition, hosted by the Northern Virginia Emergency Response System.” [FCPD/X]

New Legal Notice — RFP: rail third-track; pre-bid 9/10/26; bids 10/16/26; completion 6/16/29. [Public Notices]

It’s Monday — Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with sunny skies and a high of 94°F. The heat index may reach 100°F, and winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 9 mph. There is a 30% chance of rain. Monday night will have scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., with partly cloudy skies and a low of 75°F. Winds will be southwest around 5 mph, becoming light and variable. The chance of precipitation is 40%. [NWS]


Around Town

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 — Aug 7, 2026.

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

  • Reston penthouse breaks Virginia’s record for a condo sale price with $10.9M deal (13959 views)
  • What Fairfax County voters need to know for the dual congressional primaries Tuesday (9259 views)
  • New seven-story senior living community opens in Fairfax City (8066 views)
  • New Orleans-style beignet and coffee shop to hold grand opening in Herndon (6144 views)
  • Here’s what you can buy tax-free during Virginia’s sales tax holiday this weekend (6042 views)
  • Pressure grows on Fairfax County to deny substation for data center in Lincolnia (3743 views)
  • First locally acquired dengue infection investigated by Fairfax, other health departments (3247 views)
  • JUST IN: Child on bicycle struck in Reston hit-and-run (4369 views)
  • Lake Fairfax Business Park rezoning for residential development heads to county review this fall (3164 views)
  • Reston Town Center’s Rocktoberfest to return for second year with Vertical Horizon as headliner (2722 views)
  • Hot N Juicy Crawfish seeks to open second Va. outpost in Centreville (2237 views)
  • Fairfax City Council split over housing plan for Chain Bridge Road office parcel (2118 views)
  • Founding Farmers plans on-site distilleries for Reston and Tysons restaurants (1909 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

    Expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, with showers likely and possible thunderstorms after 5pm. The high will be around 90°F, with increasing clouds and a southwest wind at 5 to 8 mph. There’s a 60% chance of rain, with less than a tenth of an inch expected, except heavier amounts in thunderstorms. Saturday night will likely see showers and thunderstorms mostly before 8pm, becoming partly cloudy with a low near 73°F. Winds will be southwest at 6 mph, becoming calm in the evening, and there’s a 60% chance of rain with similar precipitation amounts. 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. 👋