Tag: fairfax_county
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George Mason Students Build Digital Platform for Northern Virginia Vietnam Veterans Foundation
Two George Mason engineering students used a $15,000 Commonwealth Cyber Initiative grant to build a digital platform supporting online giving and donor communication for the Northern Virginia Vietnam Veterans Foundation.
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Fairfax County Launches Military Webpages as Police Camera Registry Tops 1,000
Fairfax County unveils military resource webpages for 79,000 veterans and families, while its police Connect Fairfax County camera registry passes 1,000 registrations.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessState GovernmentsMilitaryReal EstateSocial Issues Fairfax CountyConnect Fairfax CountyFairfax County Police DepartmentveteransTysons Trackerreal estate taxesHousing AuthorityFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Urges Residents to Prep Homes and Vehicles Before Winter Hits
Fairfax County marks Winter Weather Preparedness Month by urging residents to build vehicle emergency kits and prepare their homes before the first hard freeze or winter storm.
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George Mason University Receives $30 Million Gift to Launch National Security and Economic Statecraft Institutes
Philanthropist Dwight Schar gives George Mason $30 million to create two new institutes, as the university also announces $15,000 scholarships for D.C. high schoolers and Metro safety research.
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Fairfax County Delivers 700 Free Lidded Recycling Carts to Audubon Estates
Fairfax County has delivered 700 free 35-gallon lidded recycling carts to the Audubon Estates community in Hybla Valley, funded by the county's Plastic Bag Tax.
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Fairfax County Board Backs State Push for Data Center Transparency
Fairfax County supervisors back a state initiative for more data center transparency, requesting a 120-day report on possible measures as residents seek a bigger say in local projects.
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Fairfax County Pedestrian Deaths More Than Double This Year as Officials Urge Caution
Sixteen pedestrians have died in the county so far this year, up from six at the same point last year, as Supervisor Walter Alcorn promotes a new "See and Be Seen" campaign and a Sunday remembrance event.
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Hunter Mill District Launches Annual Winter Coat Drive for Kids
Fairfax County's Hunter Mill District is collecting coats for elementary and middle-school children through Jan. 9, with individuals and organizations urged to donate and volunteers needed to sort and distribute.
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Fairfax County Small Businesses Offered SBA Drought Loans as County Marks Entrepreneurship Month
Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million at fixed rates up to 4 percent are open to businesses hurt by the drought that began April 1, 2026, with applications due March 31, 2027.
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George Mason University Names Martin Abruzzo November Employee of the Month
George Mason University honours student services coordinator Martin Abruzzo as November Employee of the Month, alongside World Kindness Day events, threat assessment training and policy feedback deadlines.
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Fairfax County Weekender: Local Author Book Festival, Native American Heritage Month and Repair Cafe
Fairfax County's weekend lineup features a Local Author Book Festival in Burke, Native American Heritage Month events, a Repair Cafe and nature walks from Nov. 6 to 8.
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Fairfax County Adds 16 Active Transportation Projects to $100M Funded List
Fairfax County's Department of Transportation is moving forward with 16 new active transportation projects backed by $9.9 million, bringing total investment to $25.4 million under its $100 million commitment.
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Virginia Marks 15th National Rural Health Day With Funding, Workforce Push
Virginia celebrates the 15th National Rural Health Day on November 19, 2026, alongside rolling rural health transformation funding, workforce programs and a photography contest closing November 6.
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Fairfax County Police Announce This Week's Community Events, From Town Halls to Jr. Police Academy
Fairfax County Police Department lists four community events this week, including a crime and fire prevention town hall, a McLean meet and greet, a Jr. Police Academy and a Sully CAC meeting.
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George Mason Joins NSF Quantum Workforce Project, Sends Softball's Hopkins to NCAA Legacy Lab
George Mason University is a partner in a National Science Foundation project preparing students for quantum computing and health care, while softball's Alyssa Hopkins attended the NCAA Legacy Lab in Indianapolis.
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Fairfax County Offices, Including Fire Marshal, Closed November 11 for Veterans Day
Fairfax County Government and the Office of the Fire Marshal will close Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for Veterans Day, though the Planning and Land Use System stays online for customers.
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Fairfax County Opens Plan Forward Phase 2 to Public Input Ahead of Dec. 18 Deadline
Fairfax County residents are urged to review and comment on proposed changes to policies guiding housing, business growth, community revitalization and natural resource protection before the Dec. 18 deadline.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsElectionSocial Issues Fairfax CountyPlan Forwardpublic inputhousing policyFairfax Area Agency on Agingpost-election canvasslifeguard hiringFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County DEMS Hosts Free Webinar on Scams and Silver Shield Tonight
Fairfax County's Department of Emergency Management and Security holds its monthly free webinar at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, covering scams, the Silver Shield campaign and Fairfax Alerts' new scam alerts feature.
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Fairfax County's PLUS Permitting System Offline Nov. 5–9 for Cloud Transition
Fairfax County's PLUS permitting and land use system will be completely unavailable from 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, to 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, as it moves to vendor-hosted cloud services.
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George Mason Course Brings Audio Description Pioneer's Expertise to Students
George Mason University's new CVPA 399 course, developed by audio description pioneer Joel Snyder, teaches students to make theater, film and dance accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.
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Fairfax County Election Day Guide: Polls Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3
Fairfax County voters head to the polls Nov. 3 to decide federal races, three Virginia constitutional amendments and two county bond referendums, with Herndon also electing a mayor and council.
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Fairfax County Opens Heating Assistance Applications as Temperatures Drop
Fairfax County urges residents struggling with winter heating bills to apply for Fuel Assistance by the second Friday in November, with Crisis Assistance also available through March 16.
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Food for Neighbors Marks 10 Years Feeding Fairfax-Area Students as Supervisor Alcorn Honors Founder Karen Joseph
Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn presented a Board of Supervisors resolution marking Food for Neighbors' 10th anniversary, as volunteers sorted about 6,000 pounds of food at Luther Jackson Middle School.
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Early Voting for Fairfax County's Nov. 3 Elections Ends Saturday
Voters can cast ballots at 16 locations across the county, with hours varying by site, or go to their precinct on Election Day.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, Nov. 1: Fairfax County Urges Residents to 'Fall Back' Safely
Clocks move back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, giving residents an extra hour of sleep. Fairfax County says the extra hour is a good time to make homes safer.
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George Mason to Host Annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Center for the Arts
George Mason University's ROTC program and Office of the President will host the annual Veterans Day Luncheon on Nov. 11 at the Center for the Arts on the Fairfax Campus, with registration required.
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Fairfax County Urges Drivers and Trick-or-Treaters to Stay Safe This Halloween
Fairfax County's daily update highlights Halloween safety tips for drivers, pedestrians and pet owners, plus a reverse trade show, swim team news and an ALPR burglary arrest.
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Former Polish President Andrzej Duda Teaches Crisis Decision-Making at George Mason's Scalia Law School
Former Polish president Andrzej Duda taught a course at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School on how presidents navigate legal and practical constraints during emergencies.
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Food for Neighbors Marks 10 Years Feeding 12,000 Students Across Four School Districts
Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn honors Food for Neighbors' 10th anniversary as volunteers sort 6,000 pounds of food, and the Board advances a South Lakes Drive Park grant bid and a new Reston precinct.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionSocial IssuesTransportationEducation Food for NeighborsWalter AlcornFairfax CountyKaren JosephSouth Lakes Drive ParkReston voting precinctRed Bag ProgramHunter Mill District
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George Mason Honors More Than 20 Alumni Leaders at Celebration of Distinction
George Mason University's Alumni Association honored more than 20 alumni, faculty and students for achievement, service and leadership at its annual Celebration of Distinction in October.
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