Five Years After the Fall of Kabul
Refugees, former allies, educators and advocates navigate the ongoing human cost locally.
Refugees, former allies, educators and advocates navigate the ongoing human cost locally.
TOPSoccer Volunteer Finds Inspiration as Head Coach
Adapting to young athletes' needs reshapes a high school senior’s leadership style.
TOPSoccer Volunteer Finds Inspiration as Head Coach
Non-fatal Officer Shooting Incident
Suspect Charged with Attempted Disarming of a Law Enforcement Officer.
Suspect Charged with Attempted Disarming of a Law Enforcement Officer.
Pedestrian Fatalities Surge in Fairfax County
Safety Crisis Worsens with 12 pedestrians and 2 other vulnerable road users killed bring fatalities to 14.
Safety Crisis Worsens with 12 pedestrians and 2 other vulnerable road users killed bring fatalities to 14.
Beyer Urges Denial of Edsall Data Center Substation
Congressman's opposition follows Dominion Energy's technical briefing on proposed Plaza 500 project
Data
Two Students Bypass International Bottlenecks, Deliver Direct Food Aid to Cuba
‘Hunger should never be political.’
‘Hunger should never be political.’
Virginia School Divisions, Municipalities Face 25% Electric Bill Spike
Residential bills are shielded under the new budget, but local tax hikes to cover the public sector could pass some of the burden down to residents.
Budget
Broad Relief for Virginia Families Coming July 1
From rent, paychecks, and medical bills to boosted school funding, here's how the new budget could impact everyday costs.
Budget
$207B Virginia Budget with Landmark Data Center Tax
How a new tech industry tax shields local homeowners from school and transit hikes across Northern Virginia
How a new tech industry tax shields local homeowners from school and transit hikes across Northern Virginia
Judicial Standoff: Virginia Gun Law
Virginia judge's preliminary injunction halts state's new restrictions on semi-automatic firearms days before they were set to take effect.
Virginia judge's preliminary injunction halts state's new restrictions on semi-automatic firearms days before they were set to take effect.
City of Alexandria Voters Head Back to the Ballot Box
Early voting begins Thursday, June 18; quick guide to the Aug. 4 dual primary election
Early voting begins Thursday, June 18; quick guide to the Aug. 4 dual primary election
Vienna Scouts Unearth Enslaved Legacy at Moorefield
Intimate moments pressed into clay revealed 250 years later.
Scouts
Virginia Lawmakers Scrutinize NextEra's $66.8B Acquisition of Dominion Energy
Energy Commission evaluates ratepayer protections, regulatory oversight and clean-energy compliance at June 9 briefing.
Virginia Lawmakers
School Board Directs Fiscal Guide Amid $30M Budget Shortfall
Superintendent to consolidate FCPS financial rules into a single public-facing guide.
Budget
Gov. Spanberger Vetos Collective Bargaining Bill
Unions say the veto violated campaign promises
Unions say the veto violated campaign promises
Local Author’s Book, ‘The Cellar Below the Cellar'
Dark text lures readers 13+ into modern survival with ancient folklore.
Author
Board of Supervisors Approves FY27 Budget Markup
Tax rate cut, schools underfunded, economic uncertainty reserve increases.
Budget
Bounty of Farmers Markets in Fairfax County
Park Authority and independent markets open, some dog-friendly.
Park Authority and independent markets open, some dog-friendly.
FCPS Board Approves 2026-27 School Year Calendar
Forty days off during school year is a flashpoint for some parents; 33 approved for upcoming year.
Calendar
The Power of a Referendum
‘We are Fairfax,’ chanted union members at a rally for the Tysons Entertainment District
Casino
Do These Districts Have a Future?
Two locals battle for a possible new Democratic seat in Congress.
New district
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
Is Tech a Stable, Lifelong Career Path?
Local author of ‘Impossibly Hard: What’s Driving High Turnover in Tech?’ says there are risks.
Author
Peace as Means and End at 2026 Student Peace Awards
Powerful community recognition reaches beyond sports and academic achievements.
2026 Student Peace Awards
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
Moving Process Underway in Franconia
New Franconia District supervisor’s office and Kingstowne Regional Library.
New Franconia District supervisor’s office and Kingstowne Regional Library.
Winter Storm Fern and the Deep Freeze
Frozen sidewalks and mounds of ‘snow-crete’ block everyday life.
More Snow
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
Volunteer Fairfax Hosts MLK Day of Service
More than 1,000 registrants, 16 service projects, 500 pounds of food items donated.
MLK Day
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
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
Rachna Sizemore Heizer Wins Braddock District Special Election
Secures Fairfax County Board supervisor seat, defeating Kenneth Balbuena by 5,873 votes.
Special election
Langley Senior's Anti-Vaping Campaign on TikTok
3 Million Views, Relatable, Authentic Content.
anti vaping
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
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 in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon election news
The High Stakes of the 2025 Virginia General Election
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
Walkinshaw Sworn into U.S. House of Representatives
Walkinshaw wins by more than 50 points, seeking to fill Gerry Connolly’s big shoes.
Election
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.
New FCPD General Orders Draw Scrutiny
Members of One Fairfax Community Roundtable question transparency and trust.
Police
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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