Good Morning Fairfax County: Your Daily Good News Podcast

What This Olympic Champion Just Did Will Make You Proud

An Olympic champion came home to Alexandria, Reston's getting its biggest Winterfest yet, and a couple turned a Brazil trip into a chocolate business. Your daily dose of good news from Fairfax County with Steve Rhode. Links: * Winterfest returns to Reston: https://www.therestonletter.com/post/winterfest-to-light-up-reston-once-again [https://www.therestonletter.com/post/winterfest-to-light-up-reston-once-again] * River-Sea Chocolates opens in Reston: https://www.therestonletter.com/post/sweet-waters-sweeter-chocolate-river-sea-chocolates-makes-a-splash-in-reston [https://www.therestonletter.com/post/sweet-waters-sweeter-chocolate-river-sea-chocolates-makes-a-splash-in-reston] * Noah Lyles named Living Legend of Alexandria: https://www.alxnow.com/2025/11/13/world-champion-sprinter-noah-lyles-named-a-living-legend-of-alexandria/ [https://www.alxnow.com/2025/11/13/world-champion-sprinter-noah-lyles-named-a-living-legend-of-alexandria/] * Empanadas de Mendoza opening in Reston: https://theburn.com/2025/11/13/empanadas-de-mendoza-announces-opening-date-in-reston/ [https://theburn.com/2025/11/13/empanadas-de-mendoza-announces-opening-date-in-reston/] Join the email list at TapYourNews.com https://TapYourNews.com [https://TapYourNews.com] Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com [https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com]

Two Women Caught Throwing Mud for Profit

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. Links to today's stories: Churasuko Japanese-Brazilian Steakhouse Opening in Tysons: https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/13/steakhouse-mixing-japanese-and-brazilian-cuisine-nears-launch-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 [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 [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 [https://www.therestonletter.com/post/a-celebration-of-iranian-art] Join the email list at TapYourNews.com https://TapYourNews.com [https://TapYourNews.com] Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com [https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com]

The High Schooler Who Turned His Grandpa's Loss Into This

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/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/10/fairfax-residents-rally-to-keep-pets-fed-during-federal-shutdown/] Join the email list at TapYourNews.com https://TapYourNews.com [https://tapyournews.com/] Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com [https://truecrimeunheard.com/]

Hit Me Up Again With Another Wicked One

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. Stories covered: Wicked-themed cocktails at Fairfax spots: https://patch.com/virginia/fairfaxcity/toast-new-wicked-good-movie-special-cocktails-fairfax [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/ [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/ [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 [https://patch.com/virginia/mclean/tysons-corner-center-welcome-santa-kick-holiday-season] Join the email list at TapYourNews.com https://TapYourNews.com [https://tapyournews.com/] Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com [https://truecrimeunheard.com/]

You Won't Believe Who Just Made It to the Major Leagues

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/ [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/ [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 [https://patch.com/virginia/fairfaxcity/free-meal-veterans-active-duty-military-offered-fairfax] Join the email list at TapYourNews.com https://TapYourNews.com [https://tapyournews.com/] Got a good news story or completed today's challenge? Use the contact form at TapYourNews.com Check out Steve's true crime podcast at TrueCrimeUnheard.com https://TrueCrimeUnheard.com [https://truecrimeunheard.com/]