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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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Recycling Trash Around the County

Trash


Brendan Banfield, 40, Convicted of 2 Counts of Aggravated Murder

Au pair Juliana Peres Magalhaes sentenced for her role in the double-murder plot; Banfield sentencing scheduled for May 8

Crime

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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.

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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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Salt: Winter Helper, Pollution Hazard

Experts say use sparingly to protect fresh drinking water resources

Salt

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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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Speed, Red-Light Cameras Under Attack?

Two Virginia Democrats join GOP to advance limits on speed cameras.

Two Virginia Democrats join GOP to advance limits on speed cameras.


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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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The Landfill’s Becoming ‘Birdy’

50-acre no-mow grassland provides sanctuary for some bird species of concern.

Birdy landfill


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Local Ice Skating Marvel Honors Friend

The ice skating community and one teenage girl lost a lot from last year’s helicopter-airliner collision.

Ice Skating

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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

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New Governor Stresses Unity at Inauguration

Spirits soar as Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s first woman governor, is sworn in.

Spirits soar as Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s first woman governor, is sworn in.


Domino Effect of Spanberger’s Appointments

Special Elections triggered in NOVA.

Special Elections triggered in NOVA.

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Northern Virginians Protest

‘No ICE For Good:’ Local demonstrations add to crowds across the U.S.

Northern Virginians Protest

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