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Steve brings you the latest in local good news on this Fairfax County news podcast, featuring stories that matter. This quick daily show highlights inspiring good news stories. Join us for a weekday podcast without the fluff. For the latest episode drop, sign up at https://tapyournews.com.
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Steve Rhode - Host of Your Local Good News Podcast from Fairfax County, VA
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/)
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14 Nov 2025
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)
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13 Nov 2025
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/)
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