Good Morning Fairfax County: Your Daily Good News Podcast

Annandale hosts its first-ever Mason District Arts Festival this Saturday with 29 artists and live performances, South Lakes High launches Fairfax County's first girls' flag football team backed by the Commanders, Warby Parker opens at Reston Town Center on October 18th with free opening-day tote bags, FABB celebrates 20 years of bike advocacy with a party on October 25th, and young jazz m...

Dogfish Head Alehouse is coming back to Reston Town Center in summer 2026, the Main Street Community Band kicks off its new season this Saturday morning at the Fairfax Fall Festival, construction begins on 86 new condos with public park space in Tysons, and Allegra Marketing Print Mail wins Peak Performance award for business excellence. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve...

A new specialty coffee shop brings outdoor seating to Old Town Fairfax, Yorktown football stays undefeated in district play with their third straight win, and global tech company Workday triples their office space with a move to Reston Town Center. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode. Links mentioned in this episode: Common Culture Coffee opens in Old Town Fairfax:  h...

Vienna's beloved holiday tradition needs a little help this year - the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department is raising money to fix Santa's sleigh for the annual neighborhood rides that bring Christmas magic to families every December. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode. Links mentioned in this episode: Vienna Fire Department Santa Sleigh Fundraiser Join the emai...

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 attract...

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...

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 Fai...

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...

Fairfax County Public Schools is now the first in Virginia to use the FBI’s Rap Back continuous background check system, a major safety upgrade for staff monitoring. Fairfax County also rolled out meetings for new bike lanes and crosswalk improvements across multiple districts. New hospitality arrives at Reston Station as JW Marriott opens with major event space, while Dulles Airport teases fresh...

Early voting prep is underway in Falls Church, a man is in custody after a fatal Dranesville shooting, and Taste of Annandale is back this weekend with food, music, and fun. Plus: a deadly incident in Herndon, Meridian volleyball’s big win, and a new beer-and-wine permit request in Annandale. Stay informed, stay neighborly — and don’t miss today’s dad joke at the end.

Good morning, Fairfax County — here’s what’s happening today: Route 29 lane shifts could slow your commute, police crack a wild bulldozer theft case out of McLean, and a tragic shooting in Dranesville leaves one man dead. We’ll also remember young Kamran “Buddy” Golesorkhi in Reston, look at possible bus rapid transit in Herndon, and check out Tysons Corner’s brand-new “adult playground” Level99....

Fairfax County wakes up to some tough headlines — a physical therapist at Inova’s Merrifield campus has been charged with assault, and a West Falls Church man faces strangulation charges after a woman’s death. But there’s lighter news too: Smash Mouth will headline Reston’s first Rocktoberfest, Falls Church is throwing its big Fall Festival and Run for Schools, and neighbors rally after a fire at...