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In today's newsletter:
- How a $7M Reston expansion could reshape Fairfax Countyās tech jobs
- Plan your visit to Fairfaxās Arab American Heritage Month Cultural Market
- What Fairfax County readers should know heading into Wednesday
Also on today's calendar: Good Friday Tenebrae Service and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Cloudy with a shower; cooler, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
- Friday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Defense firm Blue Sky plans $7M expansion for Reston office (ffxnow.com) ā A Reston defense tech firm, Blue Sky Innovators, plans a $7 million expansion that could add about 175 new jobs, backed by an $840,000 state grant supporting Fairfax Countyās role in the project. Local and state leaders say the new SkyLab facility will strengthen Fairfax Countyās innovation ecosystem and national security-related economy, though no construction timeline is set yet. 
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ā¢ Arab American Heritage Month Cultural Market (arabamerica.com) ā Fairfax residents can enjoy a free Arab American Heritage Month Cultural Market at Fair Oaks Mall on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event promises family-friendly shopping, handmade items, and tasty treats while celebrating culture and community right in Fairfax. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ FFXnow Daily Debrief for Mar 31, 2026 (ffxnow.com) ā Fairfax County readers get a quick Tuesday night catch-up on the dayās local stories plus a look at Wednesdayās countywide event calendar. Youāll also find a detailed National Weather Service forecast for tomorrowās warm, stormāthreatened conditions so you can plan your day around potential afternoon and nighttime thunderstorms. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Fairfax
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Upcoming Events in
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Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton
7:30 pm -
Holy Week at Fairfax Baptist Church
10830 Main St, Fairfax
11:00 am -
Freedom Discussion - Community Town Hall Meet & Greet w/Jay Torres - April 11th
Central Library, 8601 Mathis Ave, Manassas
10:30 am -
Rutherford Area Swim Club's Spring Craft Fair
Rutherford Area Swim Club, 4609 Marley Rd, Fairfax
10:00 am -
Historic Garden Week in Fairfax County: Home & Garden Tour
10:00 am -
Fairfax Scam Jam Avoiding Modern Romance & Cryptocurrency Scams
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax
9:00 am
Friday April 3
Sunday April 5
Saturday April 11
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 30
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Other local events
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Easter Brunch at Westfields Marriott
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles , 14750 Conference Center Dr , Chantilly
10:48 am -
Easter Sunday at Unity of Fairfax
Unity of Fairfax , 2854 Hunter Mill Rd , Oakton
11:00 am -
Timeprov Quartet: Back in Tune
Capital One Hall , 7750 Capital One Tower Rd , Tysons
2:00 pm -
JCA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Via Zoom
10:00 am -
The JCA Northern Virginia Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Via Zoom
10:00 am -
The DC Big Flea Antiques Event
Manassas Mall 8358 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA, 20109
11:00 am
Sunday April 5
Sunday April 12
Thursday April 16
Sunday April 19
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Luna, a cat who went missing in Fairfax, VA, has been safely reunited with their family after 9 hours, 15 minutes. Message from Owner: "We lost ourā¦ (Nextdoor Fair Ridge) - Too old to climb up your curtains, but young enough to climb on your lap!
Adopt a Senior Cat in April! There are some amazing senior female cats that are searching for their forever home. Take a moment to watch thisā¦ (Nextdoor Middleridge)
- Caci International, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator -Cleared in Fairfax. Apply here.
- Chuy's Tex-Mex Restaurant posted a job opening for Janitorial in Fairfax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfax here.
š Nearby News
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- Mason Holds at C Grade in Annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card (gmufourthestate.com)
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- 2026 VA/DC Power 25: March 30th Update (prepbaseballreport.com)
Vienna
- Sheeba Restaurant plans new Yemeni eatery in Vienna this summer (ffxnow.com)
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