Two Reston women started throwing clay in the backyard for fun and ended up creating something incredible, a Japanese-Brazilian fusion steakhouse is about to shake up Tysons dining, and over 7,500 people just sang Smash Mouth at Reston Town Center. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.
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Churasuko Japanese-Brazilian Steakhouse Opening in Tysons: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/13/steakhouse-mixing-japanese-and-brazilian-cuisine-nears-launch-in-tysons/
Rocktoberfest Success at Reston Town Center: https://www.therestonletter.com/post/rocktoberfest-and-sup-witches-brought-crowds-this-autumn-to-two-of-reston-s-favorite-places
Two Women Open Potters Union Studio in Reston: https://www.therestonletter.com/post/two-women-turn-a-backyard-hobby-into-a-haven-for-creativity
Iranian Art Celebration at Reston Town Center: https://www.therestonletter.com/post/a-celebration-of-iranian-art
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Your Wednesday dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode. Today: A new beer spot opening in Herndon, a police helicopter landing at a middle school, a teen fighting online scams after personal loss, and a community rallying for shelter pets.
Links:
Ornery Beer Company opens in Herndon: https://theburn.com/2025/11/11/ornery-beer-company-opens-new-public-house-in-herndon/
Police helicopter visits Katherine Johnson Middle School: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/12/morning-notes-for-november-12-2025/
Arhan Menta starts The Kumar Project to help seniors: https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2025/11/left-behind-fairfax-co-high-schooler-warns-seniors-about-online-financial-scams/
Fairfax residents rally for animal shelter: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/10/fairfax-residents-rally-to-keep-pets-fed-during-federal-shutdown/
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our daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode. Today: Broadway magic hits local bars, one woman's commitment changes thousands of lives, and the holidays officially begin Friday.
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Wicked-themed cocktails at Fairfax spots: https://patch.com/virginia/fairfaxcity/toast-new-wicked-good-movie-special-cocktails-fairfax
The Barns at Wolf Trap celebration: https://northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/11/11/honoring-the-history-and-music-of-the-barns-at-wolf-trap/
Amy Tristan wins People's Choice Award: https://www.volunteerfairfax.org/community-chooses-amy-tristan-2025-peoples-choice-award-winner/
Santa arrives at Tysons Corner Center: https://patch.com/virginia/mclean/tysons-corner-center-welcome-santa-kick-holiday-season
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Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode. Today: A Korean gimbap chain picks Fairfax for its first U.S. location, a baseball player who overcame incredible odds to make the majors, and a local restaurant saying thank you to veterans.
LINKS: Korean gimbap chain opens first U.S. location in Fairfax: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/10/korean-gimbap-chain-opens-first-u-s-location-in-fairfax-bringing-k-culture-eats-to-local-foodies-lee2/
Otto Kemp Overcomes Odds to Make Major Leagues: https://viewpoint.pointloma.edu/otto-kemp-overcomes-odds-to-make-major-leagues-in-2025/
Free Meal For Veterans, Active-Duty Military Offered In Fairfax: https://patch.com/virginia/fairfaxcity/free-meal-veterans-active-duty-military-offered-fairfax
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Lindsey Vonn defies medical odds, new pressed burger truck rolls into Reston, and Yume Sushi's team opens in Rosslyn. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.
Links:
Lindsey Vonn achieves offseason goal: https://unofficialnetworks.com/2025/11/06/lindsey-vonn-achieves-offseason-goal-of-gaining-12lbs/
New pressed burgers food truck in Reston: https://theburn.com/2025/11/06/new-pressed-burgers-food-truck-debuting-this-weekend-in-reston/
Neko Panchi opening in Rosslyn: https://www.arlnow.com/2025/11/06/new-japanese-restaurant-neko-panchi-coming-to-rosslyn-food-hall/
Onelife Fitness at Mosaic District: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/05/onelife-fitness-to-open-health-club-in-empty-office-space-at-mosaic-district/
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Trees are being choked by invasive vines—and volunteers are doing something about it this Saturday. Plus: free chicken salad giveaways in Herndon and a new toast spot in Vienna. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.
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Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode. Today: Falls Church leads the way with 70% organics program participation, IKEA confirms Chantilly location, Army veteran Tony Kovacic runs massive golf therapy program for fellow veterans, and Cox Farms offers pumpkin catapult disposal.
Links: Falls Church Organics Disposal Program: https://www.arlnow.com/2025/11/04/most-falls-church-homes-opting-into-new-organics-disposal-program/
IKEA Coming to Chantilly: https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2025/11/hej-chantilly-ikea-to-replace-dulles-expo-center/
Tony Kovacic - PGA HOPE Program Director: https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/people_and_places/people-and-places---week-of-october-24-2025/article_3fd9ea12-8138-453d-9533-da2f61cc5925.html
Pumpkin Disposal Options: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/04/morning-notes-for-november-4-2025/
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Start your Monday with some genuine good news! Falls Church High girls' cross country just won their first-ever district title (some running through injuries!), Reston got a new food hall where you can sample five different menus under one roof, Latin American empanadas are coming to North Point Village Center, and Centreville football delivered a last-second touchdown to win their district showdown. That's the Fairfax County energy we love.
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Your Wednesday just got better. A Fairfax County cat came home after being missing for fifteen years (microchips work, people!), a local dad is now renovating the elementary school he once attended as a kid, River-Sea Chocolates opened a new shop in Reston so you don't have to drive to Chantilly anymore, and the Meridian Mustangs field hockey team won their third overtime game in seven days to advance to the regional finals.
This is what you miss when you just check the regular news. Good stuff's happening.
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McLean's Chesterbrook Shopping Center is finishing up a multi-million dollar makeover and welcoming Sweetgreen on November 11th, a new Party Mania store is filling that long-vacant rug shop on Columbia Pike, and Pakistani street food is making its Virginia debut near Dulles with Karahi Boys at Nokes Plaza. Three signs that Fairfax County's business scene keeps growing.
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Great way to start your Monday! Four Fairfax County restaurants just made the top 10 in Northern Virginia (2941 reclaimed #1!), Falls Church is investing in both the nation's 250th birthday celebrations AND Vietnamese-American community outreach, and Meridian High gave their seniors the perfect Friday night lights send-off with a dominant 56-14 win.
Starting your day with good news isn't just nice — it actually sets the tone for everything that follows. That's why we do this.
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After four years of community advocacy, residents celebrate new pedestrian safety beacons on Edsall Road that make crossing to the neighborhood pool and park much safer. Plus, local Northern Virginia artists see their work featured on a new gallery wall at Springfield Town Center. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.
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South Lakes High girls are winning in their first season of flag football, a Bailey's Crossroads couple returned to thank the rescue crew that saved Ben's life five months ago, and a new Reston boutique is showcasing Iranian-American artists and artisans. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.
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That famous NYC halal cart white sauce arrives in downtown Fairfax, a brewery teams up with a pizzeria at an arts center in Lorton, and sustainable fashion hits Tysons just in time for holiday shopping. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.
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A NYC food hall with 15+ restaurants in one location opens Wednesday in Franconia, Fairfax County students beat state and global SAT averages, and Marshall Academy's only woman automotive instructor wins a $50,000 teaching excellence award. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.
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High schoolers from West Potomac teaching free ballet to kids with Down syndrome every Sunday in Alexandria, and South Block bringing healthy açai bowls to Reston Town Center with a banana costume contest grand opening. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.
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373 people decorating gingerbread houses in Japan, pen pals meeting after 43 years of letters, Arizona celebrating innovation, and three major homebuilders betting big on one Minnesota city.
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Wonder Food Hall opens October 30 in Reston, Fairfax City raised over $273,000 for homeless shelter services, local restaurants support breast cancer research through dessert sales, and Chantilly High launches the county's first girls' flag football team. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.
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Reston's ChalkFest brings sidewalk art back on Sunday, a Revolutionary War ship serves drinks in Old Town Alexandria, Fairfax County is building its first new high school in two decades near Herndon, residents give Fairfax City high marks in community survey, and a new Indian restaurant just opened in Reston. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode.
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