Fairfax County has a fun weekend ahead with events in Arlington and Falls Church, plus Masti opens at Reston Town Center Wednesday and Lesly's returns to its Latin American roots in Falls Church. Janatha Bar & Biryani expands to Ashburn, Lidl opens in Herndon October 29, Meridian High crushes it in golf and football, Fairfax Connector celebrates 40 years, and Alexandria offers free attraction passes to federal workers during the shutdown. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Weekend events in Arlington and Falls Church
• Masti opening at Reston Town Center
• Lesly's returns to Latin American menu
• Janatha Bar & Biryani expands to Ashburn
• Lidl opening in Herndon
• Meridian High sports wins
• Fairfax Connector celebrates 40 years
• Alexandria free attraction passes

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The Washington West Film Festival kicks off Friday in Reston with NASA's Bill Nelson and Olympic legend Edwin Moses, The Salty donut shop is still coming to Mosaic District after all, Kusshi Sushi opened with 20% off at Reston Town Center, a new health center opens in Franconia next week, and Falls Church schools just got ranked #1 in all of Virginia. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Washington West Film Festival: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/01/movies-about-space-olympic-athletes-highlight-upcoming-washington-west-film-festival/
• The Salty donut shop: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/01/the-salty-donut-shop-still-coming-to-merrifield-after-eviction-scare/
• Kusshi Sushi opening: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/01/kusshi-sushi-rolls-out-new-look-expanded-menu-at-reston-town-center/
• Franconia-Springfield health center: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/01/franconia-springfield-health-center-set-to-open-next-week/
• Falls Church schools ranked #1: https://www.fcnp.com/2025/10/01/students-show-stellar-results/

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A service dog celebration at Reston Town Center this Saturday, a colorful new mural brightening Tysons, Baskin-Robbins returns to Vienna with Dunkin', a Falls Church business owner honored for hiring people with disabilities, a student launches an anti-vaping initiative, a Marshall High teacher wins $50K, and George Mason basketball earns preseason honors. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• DogFest at Reston Town Center: https://www.therestonletter.com/post/copy-of-celebrate-dogfest-at-reston-town-center-on-oct-4-1
• Tysons mural "Pillars in Bloom": https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/09/30/new-mural-greets-tysons-corner-center-visitors-along-route-123/
• Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin' coming to Vienna: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/09/30/baskin-robbins-teaming-up-with-dunkin-for-return-to-vienna/
• Falls Church business owner honored: https://wtop.com/virginia/2025/09/northern-virginia-business-owner-honored-for-creating-jobs-for-people-with-disabilities/
• Student launches anti-vaping group: https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2025/09/fairfax-county-student-launches-group-to-warn-about-dangers-of-vaping/
• Marshall High teacher wins $50K: https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/northern-virginia/completely-surprised-fairfax-county-teacher-awarded-50k/3995432/
• George Mason basketball honors: https://www.fcnp.com/2025/09/30/oconnor-named-preseason-all-a-10-first-team-as-patriots-set-record-tv-slate/

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Friday brings a month-long celebration of local arts that research shows strengthens communities, plus new dining options opening soon and local talent earning global recognition. Studies show vibrant arts scenes boost neighborhood livability and community pride. Your daily dose of what's getting better in Fairfax County. Sign up for episode notifications and contact me at TapYourNews.com

A Title IX complaint about student safety at West Springfield High draws attention while Fairfax County welcomes new dining spots, art exhibits, and luxury accommodations. Plus, police crack down on organized burglaries and your Five to Thrive highlights. Sign up for episode notifications and contact me at TapYourNews.com

Fairfax County shows its community spirit with support for families in need while welcoming fall festivals like Vienna's Oktoberfest and new dining spots including Sunday Morning Bakehouse in Tysons. Plus, your Five to Thrive featuring local events and activities across Vienna, Reston, and Alexandria. TapYourNews.com

Reston's Community Yard Sale returns Saturday with over 90 families and 3,000 expected shoppers at Sunrise Valley Drive near Wegmans. Plus, a Fairfax County jury convicted Huy Tien Nguyen of second-degree murder in his girlfriend's death after he initially claimed suicide. New dining options and community events round out your Tuesday update from TapYourNews.com

A Chantilly CEO will pay over $1 million in restitution after pleading guilty to Fairfax County's largest wage theft case, affecting over 40 workers. Fatal shooting in Dranesville results in murder charges for a 25-year-old man. Taste of Annandale returns Saturday with over 100 vendor booths and global cuisine. Corsica Wine Bar opens as only the second location nationwide in Reston Town Center. Get your trusted local news at TapYourNews.com.