Steve Rhode

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