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The Power of a Referendum

‘We are Fairfax,’ chanted union members at a rally for the Tysons Entertainment District

Casino

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Community News at a Glance

Community News at a Glance

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Seniors Join ‘No Kings’ Protest

<sh>Older age group protests expanded executive authority.

Protest

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Supervisors Approve 56-Unit, Beverly Road Redevelopment Project in McLean

Catalyst for the downtown area.

Catalyst for the downtown area.

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Do These Districts Have a Future?

Two locals battle for a possible new Democratic seat in Congress.

New district

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Lunar New Year Celebration Fills Sunrise at Hunter Mill in Oakton

Residents learn about the 2026 Year of the Horse

Residents learn about the 2026 Year of the Horse

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Great Falls Philharmonic To Present Collaborative Choral-Orchestral Masterworks with Voce Chamber Singers

Philharmonic’s conductor hones skills in unlikely place.

Philharmonic’s conductor hones skills in unlikely place.

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Is Tech a Stable, Lifelong Career Path?

Local author of ‘Impossibly Hard: What’s Driving High Turnover in Tech?’ says there are risks.

Author

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Peace as Means and End at 2026 Student Peace Awards

Powerful community recognition reaches beyond sports and academic achievements.

2026 Student Peace Awards

Special Election To Fill Braddock School Board Seat

Early voting ends Friday, Feb. 28; Election Day is March 3.

Early voting ends Friday, Feb. 28; Election Day is March 3.

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FCPS’ New Western High School Official Name

Meet Skyview High School’s new principal.

School

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Black History Month 2026

Inside the Red-Roofed Gothic Style Former Church on Lewinsville Road

Inside the Red-Roofed Gothic Style Former Church on Lewinsville Road

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Winter Storm Fern and the Deep Freeze

Frozen sidewalks and mounds of ‘snow-crete’ block everyday life.

More Snow

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What’s the Status of Redistricting for My FCPS Student?

Board’s approved plan punts the problem down the road; Boundary Explorer tool will be ‘updated by the end of January.’

Boundary

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Surovell’s Casino Bill Clears Senate Gaming Subcommittee 5-3

State legislators ignore Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ resistance.

Casino bill

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Over $4B: FCPS Proposed Budget

Step one of nine for Fiscal Year 2027 budget before school board approval in May.

Budget

School Board Approves Results of Boundary Review

Critics say incremental change at extraordinary cost leaves core problems unsolved.

School Board Approves Results of Boundary Review

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Volunteer Fairfax Hosts MLK Day of Service

More than 1,000 registrants, 16 service projects, 500 pounds of food items donated.

MLK Day

Domino Effect of Spanberger’s Appointments

Special Elections triggered in NOVA.

Special Elections triggered in NOVA.

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Virginia’s Hidden Wins: New Laws in Effect

From protecting primates to ending ‘mystery’ court bills to a bit of help for foster children.

New laws

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Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets 2026 Legislative Push

Fighting to expand automated enforcement beyond school and work zones

Fighting to expand automated enforcement beyond school and work zones

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Community News at a Glance

Community News at a Glance

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Could 2232 Process Cast a Shadow Over Western High School?

Deadline looms for Western High School amid regulatory standoff

Deadline looms for Western High School amid regulatory standoff

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New Voice for Braddock District Takes Office

Rachna Sizemore Heizer sworn in as supervisor; joins short list of long-serving representatives.

Rachna Sizemore Heizer sworn in as supervisor; joins short list of long-serving representatives.

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Rachna Sizemore Heizer Wins Braddock District Special Election

Secures Fairfax County Board supervisor seat, defeating Kenneth Balbuena by 5,873 votes.

Special election

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Cancer Kicks, Teen’s Nonprofit

Pink shoes inspire action, not inertia.

Cancer nonprofit

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Langley Senior's Anti-Vaping Campaign on TikTok

3 Million Views, Relatable, Authentic Content.

anti vaping

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The Pedestrians Who Never Saw Their Tomorrows

Survivor Leads Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets during International World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

Street safety

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Early Voting for Braddock

Only registered residents within the Braddock District can vote.

Vote

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Police Charge Juvenile in Herndon Student Homicide

Student fatally shot after receiving multiple threats.

Student fatally shot after receiving multiple threats.

The High Stakes of the 2025 Virginia General Election

VOTE: Local House of Delegates Elections

Elections

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Promise and Oath: 9/11 to Patriot Day 2025

Commitment to ‘never forget’ and a legacy to serve with courage and strength spans generations of first responders.

9-11 remembers

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Walkinshaw Sworn into U.S. House of Representatives

Walkinshaw wins by more than 50 points, seeking to fill Gerry Connolly’s big shoes.

Election

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Governor Tasks Va. National Guard with ICE Cooperation

Youngkin's immigration policies spark concerns in Northern Virginia.

Youngkin's immigration policies spark concerns in Northern Virginia.

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Mount Olive Baptist Church's Back-to-School Festival

Free initiative tackles financial burdens caused by systemic issues.

Free initiative tackles financial burdens caused by systemic issues.

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New FCPD General Orders Draw Scrutiny

Members of One Fairfax Community Roundtable question transparency and trust.

Police

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Eddie Biggar at 106 shares insights.

Eddie Biggar at 106 shares insights.

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Pushing the Boundary Between Quilting and Fine Art

Pushing the Boundary Between Quilting and Fine Art

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Supervisor Alcorn Values Every Question at Town Hall

ICE raids, DOGE cuts, data centers, and more.

ICE raids, DOGE cuts, data centers, and more.

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Early Voting Early Voting Begins Friday, July 25, for Connolly’s Seat

Early voting for Sept. 9, 2025, 11th Congressional District Special Election

Early Voting Begins Friday, July 25, for Connolly’s Seat

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ArtsFairfax, Call for Art

Community News at Glance

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H.R. 1: One ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Act is Law

VA Gov.says H.R. 1 is ‘Rocket fuel for our economy.’

Virginia’s two Democratic U.S.Senators, Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, released a statement after they voted against the Republican budget megabill.

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July 1 Brings New Laws to VA

July 1 Brings New Laws to VA

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Food for Every Child This Summer

Community News at a Glance

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Reston Town Center North Public Meeting

Presentation caught some attendees and speakers off guard.

Presentation caught some attendees and speakers off guard.

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Walkinshaw Wins Democratic Nomination

11th Congressional District Race

11th Congressional District Race

2025 VA-11 June 28 Special Primary

<sh>Vying for their party’s nomination, 10 Dems and 7 Republicans

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Hashmi, Jones Join Spanberger for November

Unofficial Democratic primary results tallied; trio set to face Sears, Reid and Miyares.

The November election is guaranteed to produce the first female governor of Virginia.

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