2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (245+ words) Cherry blossoms are so last week. In Fairfax County, April is the delicate bluebell's time to shine. The wildflower will take center stage at the Fairfax County Park Authority's Bluebells at the Bend celebration, which is set to return to…...

6+ hour, 4+ min ago  (397+ words) Nearly two months after their community library branch closed, Kingstowne residents will soon have a brand-new spot to check out books. The neighborhood's new regional library, under construction since 2023, will celebrate its official grand opening on Saturday, April 11 as part…...

20+ hour, 50+ min ago  (89+ words) Good Wednesday 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 " Apr 1, 2026. Here is what's going on Thursday throughout the county, from our…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (416+ words) As the calendar flips to April, organizers around Fairfax County are prepared to celebrate National Poetry Month. With the support of ArtsFairfax, Fairfax County Poet Laureate Angelique Palmer is launching a "Poetry &" initiative that will bring a handful of events…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (163+ words) " Celebrate National Arcade Day with a little monster-sized fun. April 8 is National Arcade Day, and we're celebrating all month long! At Monster Mini Golf Chantilly, arcade games, glowing courses, and competition bring monsters and humans together for a one-of-a-kind experience…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1074+ words) Herndon leaders took a long-awaited step last week to ensure affordable housing will be a priority in future development. The Herndon Town Council directed town staff and a hired consultant on March 24 to develop guidance for promoting affordable housing until…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (795+ words) Fairfax County's median apartment rental rate dipped 2.3% year-over-year in March, as most major corridors of the county posted declines. The median apartment rate of $2,359 for the month countywide dropped from $2,414 in March 2025, according to data reported March 30 by Apartment List....

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (366+ words) Vienna residents will have to wait a little while longer before a forthcoming Shipley Do-Nuts location officially opens for business. Construction to build out the space adjacent to Smoothie King is underway. But despite recent speculation that it could open…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (402+ words) Building on the success of her popular Thai restaurant in Arlington, a Centreville resident plans to open another restaurant this spring " this time, much closer to home. Nutthana "Nancy" Kittitaraphan, the owner of Soul Thai Kitchen & Bar on Wilson Blvd,…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (106+ words) The Leila Gordon Theatre 2310 Colts Neck Rd Darden Purcell and talented students from the Mason Jazz Voice Studio perform jazz standards, Brazilian hits and exciting arrangements showcasing the Great American Songbook. These programs are a joint venture between Osher Lifelong…...