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FCPD Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Hosts 19th Annual K9 Krawl
Fairfax County police highlight domestic violence warning signs, victim services and a free Oct. 3 K9 Krawl 5K connecting the community with resources for people and pets.
Law EnforcementUSASocial IssuesLegalGeneral Politics Domestic Violence Awareness MonthFairfax County Police DepartmentK9 KrawlDomestic Violence UnitVictim ServicesFairfax CountyDomestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour HotlineReston
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Fairfax County Police Announce This Week's Community Events, Including National Coffee with a Cop Day
Fairfax County Police Department invites residents to community events this week, including Touch-a-Truck, advisory committee meetings, National Coffee with a Cop Day at six locations, and a food drive.
Law EnforcementUSASocial IssuesGeneral Politics Fairfax County Police DepartmentNational Coffee with a Cop DayCommunity Advisory CommitteeTouch-a-TruckNARFE Food DriveCommunity EventsFairfax CountyReston
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George Mason Partners with Shenandoah University to Streamline Physical Therapy Admissions
George Mason University has partnered with Shenandoah University to give five kinesiology undergraduates priority admission to its doctor of physical therapy program, one of several initiatives highlighted in the university's latest news roundup.
EducationScience & TechnologyHealthPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentEnergyClimate ChangeState Governments George Mason UniversityShenandoah Universityphysical therapykinesiologyMason Energy ForumDemocracy LabFairfaxGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Fairfax County to Pilot Automated Sensors for Loud Muffler Enforcement in January
Fairfax County will launch a 90-day pilot using automated sensors from Blue Line Solutions to detect excessively loud mufflers at two locations, with fines up to $100 and data purged 60 days after payment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyReal EstateTransportationLegal Fairfax CountyWalter Alcornloud muffler enforcementBlue Line SolutionsTysonsHybla ValleyGerry ConnollyHunter Mill District
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Fairfax County Marks Energy Efficiency Week, Highlights Foster Care Success
Fairfax County's Energy Efficiency Week runs Oct. 1-7 with programs on saving energy and cutting utility costs, plus news on caregiver resources, a public works hub and a foster care success story.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEnergyEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducationState Governments Fairfax CountyEnergy Efficiency WeekMedicare open enrollmentfoster careKinship Unitschool crossing guardssustainabilityFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County School Crossing Guard Program Marks 75 Years of Keeping Students Safe
Fairfax County's school crossing guard program turns 75, growing from 10 guards in 1951 to 95 locations and 185 daily crossings, and it is now hiring.
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ICE Arrests Honduran Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes After Fairfax County Refused Detainer
ICE arrested Oscar Evaristo Nunez, charged with aggravated sexual battery and filming an undressed minor, after Fairfax County ignored a detainer and released him without notifying ICE.
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George Mason Researchers Target Health, Well-Being in Fall 2026 Mason Spirit
Fall 2026 Mason Spirit highlights George Mason research on dementia caregiving, athlete recovery, mental health workforce training and health care burnout, plus the 1996 installation of the George Mason statue.
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Fairfax County Urges Emergency Alert Sign-Ups as Preparedness Month Ends
Fairfax County marks the final week of National Preparedness Month by urging residents to sign up for county alerts, plus a public hearing on a proposed Dominion-NextEra merger.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementBusinessEnergyState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Fairfax CountyNational Preparedness MonthFairfax County AlertsDominion-NextEra Energy mergerSpringfield jewelry store robberyMedicare 101 workshopschild safety seatsFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Closes National Preparedness Month With Alert Message
Fairfax County Emergency Information wraps up its Prep Tip Tuesday series for National Preparedness Month, urging residents to stay informed and look out for those around them.
HealthMediaSocial IssuesGeneral WeatherDisasters National Preparedness MonthFairfax CountyPrep Tip TuesdayEmergency AlertsEmergency PreparednessPublic SafetyFairfax County Emergency Information
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George Mason Pursues Three-Year Degrees, Quantum Hub Push
George Mason University is developing three-year degree programs with Virginia's higher education council while building momentum for the state's quantum technology hub and hosting global democracy summits.
Science & TechnologyEducationPolitics and GovernmentUSAComputers and InternetState GovernmentsSocial Issues George Mason Universitythree-year degree programsState Council of Higher Education for Virginiaquantum technologyVirginia Quantum HubAccess to Excellence podcastNexus 234 VendorfestGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Fairfax County Opens Affordable Housing Voucher Waitlist Oct. 5
Fairfax County opens its Project-Based Voucher waitlist Oct. 5 for new properties in Falls Church and Vienna, closing Oct. 11. Also: a center groundbreaking and 45 pets adopted.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAState GovernmentsReal EstateEmployment and LaborTransportationSocial Issues Fairfax CountyAffordable HousingProject-Based VoucherFalls ChurchViennaAnimal ServicesProduct RecallFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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NVTC Opens Fall Event Slate With Member Orientation, AI Demo Night and Tech100 Deadline
Northern Virginia Technology Council's fall calendar features a new member orientation, AI cybersecurity and demo events, a pitch-building session, and an Oct. 9 Tech100 application deadline.
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Reston Multicultural Festival Marks 25th Anniversary as Fairfax County Grows More Diverse
Supervisor Walter Alcorn celebrates the Reston Multicultural Festival's 25th anniversary and cites new census data showing white residents now make up less than half of Fairfax County.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEntertainmentUSAState GovernmentsReal EstateSocial IssuesMusicEducation Reston Multicultural FestivalWalter AlcornFairfax CountyHunter Mill DistrictdemographicsReston LibraryThe Exchange at Spring Hill Station
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Fairfax County Seeks Members for New Environmental Commission
Fairfax County is forming a 15-member Environmental Commission to advise on policies protecting the natural environment, with residents urged to contact their District Supervisor by October 9.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnergy Fairfax CountyEnvironmental CommissionOffice of Environmental and Energy CoordinationsustainabilityDistrict SupervisorVirginiacommunity planningFairfax County GovernmentRestonVA
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George Mason University Announces Fall for the Book, Flu Vaccine Clinics, and AI Teaching Credential
George Mason University's fall lineup includes Fall for the Book literary festival, flu vaccine clinics across three campuses, a new Teaching with AI credential, and upgraded recreation facilities.
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Fairfax County Weekend: Hispanic Heritage Month, Mosaic Fall Fest and Free Pet Adoptions
Fairfax County's Sept. 25-27 weekend features Hispanic Heritage Month library events, the Mosaic Fall Fest with 90+ vendors, and waived pet adoption fees at the Lorton campus.
EntertainmentSocial IssuesEducationUSAGeneral Weather Fairfax CountyHispanic Heritage MonthMosaic Fall FestEmpty the SheltersBISSELL Pet FoundationNational Public Lands DayChuseokFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Announces 2026 Exceptional Design Awards Recipients
Fairfax County names 2026 James M. Scott Exceptional Design Awards winners, honoring innovative workplaces, renovated residences and community and mixed-use facilities that boost wellness and sustainability.
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George Mason Named Virginia's Only Carnegie Sustainability-Classified Institution
George Mason earns the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, becomes Virginia's only recipient and the only public R1 university on the East Coast to receive it.
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Reston Multicultural Festival Marks 25th Anniversary as Fairfax County Grows More Diverse
Supervisor Walter Alcorn celebrates the Reston Multicultural Festival's 25th anniversary and cites a new demographic report showing white residents now make up less than half of Fairfax County.
Politics and GovernmentHealthReal EstateSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEnvironmentEducation Reston Multicultural FestivalWalter AlcornFairfax CountyHunter Mill DistrictDemographicsReston Library Book SaleThe Exchange at Spring Hill Station
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Fairfax County to Host 'Get to Know Your County' Event Oct. 5
Fairfax County invites residents to connect with agencies and discover programs at its Get to Know Your County event on Oct. 5, alongside a career expo and police updates.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CountyGet to Know Your CountyFairfax County Government CenterDiscover Your Path ExpoOperation Safe Right TurnHispanic Heritage MonthNotiCentroFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County's "Operation Safe Right Turn" Issues 1,151 Citations and Warnings in First Week
Fairfax County Police's pedestrian safety crackdown logged 1,151 citations and warnings and 5,600 flyers in week one, with the initiative set to continue for several weeks.
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Fairfax County Youth Survey Shows Improved Mental Health, Low Substance Use Among Students
More than 39,000 Fairfax County Public Schools students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12 reported strong support at home, school and community, with mental health improving since 2021.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentEducationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsLaw Enforcement Fairfax CountyYouth SurveyMental HealthSubstance UseElly Doyle Park Service AwardsFairfax County Public SchoolsEmpty the SheltersFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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George Mason Ranks No. 1 in Virginia for Innovation, Tops National AI Readiness Score
George Mason University ranks No. 1 in Virginia and top 50 nationally for innovation, earns the state's top AI readiness score, and expands its Korea campus advisory board.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationUSAArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceComputers and InternetAsia George Mason UniversityU.S. News & World ReportAIReDexVirginia Quantum HubMason KoreaNIH R01 granthigher education rankingsGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Fairfax County Marks Suicide Prevention Month, Awards Housing Scholarships
Fairfax County highlights Suicide Prevention Month resources including the 988 crisis hotline, and awards $5,000 scholarships to ten affordable housing residents for education and training.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSASocial IssuesEducationState Governments Fairfax CountySuicide Prevention Month988 Suicide and Crisis HotlineFairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authorityaffordable housing scholarshipsHunger Action MonthArtsFairfax artoberVAFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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DHS: Illegal Alien Sentenced to Six Years for Child Pornography After Fairfax County Ignored ICE Detainer
Guatemalan national Roni Mendez-Escobar gets six years and five months for child sexual abuse material and illegal re-entry after Fairfax County released him despite an ICE detainer.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesElection Roni Mendez-EscobarFairfax CountyU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityICEchild sexual abuse materialillegal re-entryMarkwayne Mullin
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Fairfax County Deer Management Archery Program Begins, Runs Through February 2027
Fairfax County's Deer Management Archery Program is underway on more than 100 properties countywide, aiming to reduce the white-tailed deer population and related safety and health hazards.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsTransportationSocial IssuesEnvironment Fairfax CountyDeer Management Archery Programwhite-tailed deerDeer Management ProgramSupervisor BiermanHerndonMotorcycle SafetyFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Police Urge Motorcycle Safety as a Shared Responsibility
Fairfax County Police remind drivers and motorcyclists that safety is a shared responsibility, offering gear, visibility and space guidance to help prevent serious crashes on county roads.
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George Mason Announces $5 Dining Fridays, 5K and Trunk or Treat Events
George Mason University offers faculty and staff $5 dining hall meals on select Fridays, plus a 5K benefiting student emergency aid and its fifth annual Trunk or Treat.
EducationEntertainmentSportHealthMusicFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues George Mason UniversityMason DiningGeorge Mason 5K and Fun RunTrunk or TreatFaculty and Staff Experience SurveyGeorge Mason AthleticsNational Symphony OrchestraGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Fairfax County Weekend: Culmore Community Day, Stuff the Bus Food Drive, Early Voting and Civil War History at Sully
Fairfax County's Sept. 18-20 weekend features Culmore Community Day, a countywide Stuff the Bus food drive, the start of early voting and Civil War history at Sully Historic Site.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CountyCulmore Community DayStuff the BusSully Historic Siteearly votingReston Multicultural FestivalHispanic Heritage MonthFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA