The most popular month for weddings is here, and Fairfax County offers a variety of settings for couples looking to tie the knot, from elegant ballrooms to scenic vistas and historic sites.
Here are the nominees for “Best Wedding Venue in Fairfax County” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Did we miss your favorite location below? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 26.
Voting for Best Mortgage Lender in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m.
Sun glare through tree leaves (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
It’s going to be another hot, humid day in Fairfax County, which will be under Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today (Friday).
As it did yesterday, Fairfax County Public Schools has canceled all outdoor activities on school grounds during the time covered by the advisory, including recess, extracurricular activities and recreational programs by community groups.
Our newest Centreville location is conveniently located off of Centreville Road!
The clinical team leads at Centreville are ready to take care of your families today!
For six decades, Fairfax Pediatric Associates has been a trusted leader in pediatric care across Northern Virginia. Voted #1 Pediatric Practice in Northern Virginia by families in Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia Awards, Fairfax Pediatric Associates is dedicated to helping children thrive from infancy through young adulthood through compassionate, evidence-based medical care.
With convenient locations in Fairfax, Centreville, and Brambleton, Fairfax Pediatric Associates makes high-quality pediatric care easily accessible for local families. FPA providers are passionate about supporting the health and well-being of children throughout the community, helping to strengthen families through compassionate care, education, and advocacy.
There is so much to celebrate at FPA this year! This summer marks an exciting milestone as the practice celebrates 60 years of caring for children while continuing to grow with its newest Centreville location. Adding to the celebration, Dr. Villa recently published her first book, Embracing Grace, a heartfelt story for children about belonging, self-worth, and the courage to believe in themselves. At Fairfax Pediatric Associates, caring for children extends far beyond office visits.
Families are invited to celebrate with Fairfax Pediatric Associates at an open house event on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at the new Centreville location. The event will include free character appearances, coffee, face painting, opportunities to meet Fairfax Pediatric Associates pediatricians, and a chance to see what makes the practice so special!
Fairfax Pediatric Associates offers comprehensive services tailored to every stage of your child’s development. From routine wellness visits and same-day sick appointments to specialized care, families can access a wide range of services including prenatal consultations, lactation support, sports physicals, travel consultations, ADHD management, and mental health services.
To provide even greater peace of mind, the practice also offers after-hours nurse advice and telemedicine appointments with pediatric providers, ensuring families have access to support whenever they need it.
“At Fairfax Pediatric Associates, we are honored to partner with families to help children stay healthy, happy, and thriving every step of the way,” said Dr. Clewett.
Don’t settle for anything less than the best for your child’s health! Give your child the exceptional care they deserve with the pediatric team that families have trusted for generations. Visit fairfaxpediatrics.com or call/text 703-391-0900 to learn more or schedule an appointment today!
The entrance to the vacant office building at 8110 Gatehouse Road in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
The repurposing of Inova Health System’s former administrative headquarters in Merrifield is seeing mixed success nearly three years after it was approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
While construction continues on a conversion of one office building at 2990 Telestar Court into affordable housing, the live/work units planned for an adjacent building at 8110 Gatehouse Road are no longer moving forward, Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik shared at the board’s meeting on Tuesday, June 9.
IKEA's new store in Chantilly, at the site of the former Dulles Expo Center (staff photo by Mary Stachyra Lopez)
IKEA will open its new Chantilly store at the site of the former Dulles Expo Center on June 18, the company announced yesterday.
The 107,000 square-foot space at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Drive is the Swedish furniture company’s first full-sized store in Fairfax County and its third in Virginia.
On Saturday, June 20 at 2pm at the Vienna Community Center, Bards Alley and the Vienna250 Committee are hosting a special author event in partnership with the Liberty Amendments Month Committee to celebrate Juneteenth. The moderated discussion will feature Gayle Jessup White, author of “Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant’s Search for Her Family’s Lasting Legacy.” A descendent of both Thomas Jefferson and Peter Hemings, Sally Hemings’ brother, Jessup White shares her powerful journey of uncovering her family’s history and America’s complex racial past. She now serves as Public Relations and Community Engagement Officer at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation—the first descendant of both Jefferson and Sally Hemings to hold such a role. The first 100 people who sign up and attend will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Ms. Jessup White will be available to sign books at the conclusion of the discussion. Refreshments will be served. Register below:
The registration link is: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liberty-legacy-vienna-250-author-series-with-gayle-jessup-white-tickets-1990810846834?aff=oddtdtcreator
People walking by Tysons Corner Center’s parking garage A near Macy’s (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Dominion Leaders Grilled on Merger — “Lawmakers gathered in Richmond this week to grill Dominion leadership on the $67 billion all-stock deal which could see management of half of Virginia’s energy move outside the commonwealth.” Legislators on Virginia’s Energy Commission who questioned the acquisition by NextEra included Fairfax Del. Rip Sullivan and Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell. [WVTF]
Kennedy Center Board to Challenge Ruling on Name — “President Donald Trump’s handpicked board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the iconic performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.” The board voted yesterday (Thursday) to seek a stay of the May 29 ruling that found Trump’s name was added illegally. [Associated Press]
Criminal Record Sealing Law to Take Effect — “A Virginia law going into effect on July 1 will seal the criminal records of many people convicted of low-level offenses … Advocates say the change will open up housing and employment opportunities, helping people to move on with their lives years after committing an offense. Critics have raised public safety concerns.” [ARLnow]
Tex-Mex Restaurant Opens Near GMU — Doña Mesa Tex Mex Kitchen opened yesterday (Thursday) at 106 Braddock Road, Suite C, in University Mall, joining other recent additions like the rebranded Velocity Bar and Kitchen and Another Broken Egg Cafe. The menu features “the quesadillas, fajitas and tacos Tex-Mex fans will expect, as well as specialties like slow-cooked Mexican ribs, stuffed shrimp, marinated grilled chicken, ribeye steak and more.” [Patch]
Sports Complex Expansion Approved — “The Board of Supervisors on June 9 approved a zoning special exception to allow a major expansion of the private school for elite student athletes at the St. James sports complex in Springfield … The expansion will allow the [St. James Performance Academy] to enroll 660 students and add 110 employees.” [Annandale Today]
Resources for the World Cup — “The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway until July 19 — the global sporting event that captures passion and play … There are many watch parties for many teams across the county. If you want to cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team, then Tysons is one spot to consider for matches on June 12, June 19 and June 25.” [Fairfax County Government]
Taste of Springfield Returns — “Join us for the 8th annual Taste of Springfield Festival on Saturday, June 13th from 11 AM-5 PM in the parking lot near Dick’s Sporting Goods … This family-friendly event allows you to stroll through the dozens of fun exhibitors outdoors while sampling some of the delicious offerings of local restaurants and chefs.” [Springfield Town Center]
RTC North Town Hall Next Week — “Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn will host a community town hall next week on the Reston Town Center North rezoning proposal before it advances to the Planning Commission in July. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the North County Governmental Center.” [Hunter Mill District Office]
New Legal Notice — Establishment seeks restaurant ABC license; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]
It’s Friday — There’s an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 pm, with some severe storms possible. The high will be near 95, and the heat index could reach 103. In the evening, storms will continue until about 8 pm, with lows around 67. [NWS]
Expect showers and thunderstorms, especially after 4pm, with some storms potentially severe. The high will be near 95, with a heat index reaching up to 103. Winds will come from the west at 3 to 8 mph, and there’s an 80% chance of rain, with potential for heavy rainfall in thunderstorms. Friday night, thunderstorms are likely before 8pm and may also be severe. The sky will be mostly cloudy earlier, clearing gradually later, with a low around 67. Winds will shift from west to northwest at 7 to 9 mph after midnight, and there’s a 60% chance of rain. See more from Weather.gov.
A kid picks up a Dr. Seuss book at Fairfax County's 2025 Children's Summer Reading Festival (photo by Mike Leonard, courtesy of Fairfax Library Foundation)
With the last day of school coming up fast, Fairfax County Public Library hopes to see more kids cracking open books over summer break, instead of putting them away.
The county library system will kick off its annual summer reading program this Saturday, June 13 with the return of its Children’s Summer Reading Festival, a free event organized by the nonprofit Fairfax Library Foundation.
Dining room at Maggiano's Little Italy's new location at Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Katie Taranto)
Maggiano’s Little Italy is making its return to Tysons, bringing back its hallmark “family style” pastas and Italian fare after a months-long relocation process.
The popular Italian restaurant will open its new location at Tysons Corner Center on Monday (June 15) after closing in September at Tysons Galleria across Route 123. There, the restaurant will continue to serve Italian cuisine and shareable dishes in a massive 17,000-square-foot space previously held by Brio.
Floris Elementary School student Isabel Theodore holds her first-place certificate from the America's Field Trip contest with America 250 Chair Rosie Rios (photo by Naveena Govindasamy)
Isabel Theodore is heading to Cape Canaveral.
The fifth-grader at Floris Elementary School in Herndon was among 250 students nationwide awarded earlier this month by the America’s Field Trip contest, which invited students from third to 12th grade to submit writing and artwork on what America means to them in commemoration of the country’s 250th birthday.
