Tag: fairfax_county
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George Mason Breaks Ground on Basketball and Academic Performance Center
George Mason University begins construction on a Basketball and Academic Performance Center, while researchers study a historic sewage spill and a student earns a Boren Fellowship to Tokyo.
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Fairfax County Unveils 2026-2031 Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness
"The Way Home Fairfax," the county's Continuum of Care strategic plan for 2026-2031, targets better outcomes, stronger prevention and reduced unsheltered homelessness, alongside 38 new criminal justice academy graduates.
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Fairfax County Police Host Drug Take Back Day Across Nine Locations
Fairfax County Police and the DEA will run nine medication drop-off sites on October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., accepting pills, pet medicines and vaping devices.
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Fairfax County Highlights Halloween Guide, Aging Agency Anniversary and 24/7 Search and Rescue Team
Fairfax County's daily update points residents to a Halloween 2026 guide, the Area Agency on Aging's 50th anniversary, cybersecurity tips and a 50-member search and rescue team.
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Fairfax County Marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month With 'Digital Lifeline' Warning
Fairfax County Emergency Information highlights Cybersecurity Awareness Month and its 2026 theme, "Building a Cyber Strong America," urging residents to protect the phones and accounts they rely on in emergencies.
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George Mason Researchers Win NSF Grants, 4-VA Funding as Ferrer Takes New American Voices Award
George Mason University announces two NSF grants for space weather and cybersecurity research, 20 faculty 4-VA awards, and a New American Voices Award for historian Ada Ferrer.
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Fairfax County to Cut Speed Limits to 20 mph on 10 Roads in Safety Pilot
Fairfax County's transportation department will lower speed limits from 25 to 20 mph on 10 roads in the Dranesville, Mason and Providence districts starting Fall 2026 to study safety impacts.
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Behind the Search: Fairfax County Police Department's 50-Member Search and Rescue Team
Fairfax County Police Department's 50-member Search and Rescue Team works 24/7 on missing-person cases, using Lost Person Behavior research, drones, thermal imaging and K9 units.
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Fairfax Supervisor Alcorn Testifies Against $67 Billion NextEra-Dominion Merger
Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn told Virginia regulators he opposes NextEra Energy's $67 billion purchase of Dominion Energy, citing rate hikes, local accountability and climate and grid reliability concerns.
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Fairfax County Capital Bikeshare Sets Monthly Ridership Records
Capital Bikeshare in Fairfax County set all-time monthly records in August and September, with the Route 7 and Jefferson Street station leading newly added stations in trips.
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George Mason Adds 20 SciTech Townhomes for Faculty, Hosts Trunk or Treat and Diaper Drive
George Mason University is buying 20 more SciTech Townhomes to rent below market to faculty and staff, while hosting its 5th annual Trunk or Treat and a diaper drive for student parents.
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Fairfax County's Farm Harvest Fest, Backyard Boo-gie and Halloween Haunts Fill the Weekend
Fairfax County offers three days of fall and Halloween fun, from the Farm Harvest Fest and Carnival in Herndon to Goblin Golf, a sensory-friendly trick-or-treat and a 13th-year haunted attraction.
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Fairfax County to Host Webinar on Group Solar Purchasing Program
Northern Virginia Regional Commission and Solar United Neighbors will explain how Switch Together's bulk-buying model helps homeowners and small businesses afford solar and battery storage.
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Fairfax County Police Announce This Week's Community Events
Fairfax County Police Department invites residents to community events this week, including Coffee with a Cop-style gatherings, festivals and advisory committee meetings across seven districts.
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George Mason Receives $6 Million Pell Initiative Grant to Boost Support for Low-Income Students
George Mason University will receive $6 million from the Pell Initiative for Virginia to expand programs and services for Pell Grant students in fiscal year 2027, part of Virginia's Pathways to Opportunity plan.
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Alcorn Testifies Against $67 Billion NextEra-Dominion Merger, Citing Rate and Reliability Fears
Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn testified against NextEra Energy's $67 billion purchase of Dominion Energy, warning of higher bills, weaker local ties and risks to climate and grid reliability.
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Fairfax County to Host Free Green Fairfax Environmental Summit on Oct. 19
Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik hosts a free half-day summit on sustainability and urban development Oct. 19 at MITRE Building 4 in McLean, plus free trees for residents.
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Fairfax County Urges Residents to Stop Invasive Species Spread
Fairfax County warns residents about invasive species such as running bamboo and spotted lanternfly, and highlights an environmental summit, affordable housing purchase and fuel assistance.
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Fairfax County Police Urge Burglary Prevention Habits for Homes and Businesses
Fairfax County Police mark Crime Prevention Month with burglary prevention tips for residents and businesses, plus free security assessments and a camera registry program.
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George Mason Partners With K-12 Educators to Bring Quantum Science Into Classrooms
George Mason's Quantum Science and Engineering Center is working with K-12 teachers, backed by the National Science Foundation and Booz Allen Foundation, to make quantum science practical for students.
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Fairfax County Details Election Security and Vote Counting Measures Ahead of Nov. 3
Fairfax County outlines how it secures voting machines, stores ballots and counts votes for more than 800,000 registered voters, plus curbside voting for older residents and voters with disabilities.
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Fairfax County Highlights Fall Tree Planting and Foliage Viewing
Fairfax County's daily update says fall is the best time to plant native trees, offers foliage viewing tips, and notes climate change has shifted planting timelines.
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George Mason Names Shane Hayes October Employee of the Month
Shane Hayes, a technical specialist in Information Technology Services, is George Mason University's October Employee of the Month, as the university marks Campus Sustainability and Cybersecurity Awareness months.
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Fairfax County Marks Fire Prevention Week With Open Houses at All Fire Stations
The open houses run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the county's 39 Fire and Rescue Stations, part of a weekend of events across the county.
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Fairfax County's PLUS Permitting System to Go Offline for Four Days in Cloud Transition
Fairfax County's PLUS permitting and land use system will be completely unavailable from 5 p.m. Nov. 5 to 7 a.m. Nov. 9 as it moves to vendor-hosted cloud services.
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George Mason Approves New Cybersecurity PhD as Board Backs Six-Year Operating Plan
George Mason University will launch a new PhD in Cybersecurity after state approval, while its Board of Visitors approved a six-year operating plan and the A-10 released its women's basketball schedule.
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Fairfax County Seeks Feedback on Zoning Changes to Ease Childcare Shortage
Fairfax County is exploring zoning updates to make opening and expanding home day cares easier, aiming to address shortages in childcare for children under five. Residents are invited to upcoming virtual meetings.
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Fairfax County DEMS Hosts Free Webinar on Earthquake Preparedness Tonight
Fairfax County's Department of Emergency Management and Security holds its monthly free webinar Oct. 7 at 7 p.m., covering earthquake preparedness, Fire Prevention Week open houses and Fairfax Alerts updates.
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Virginia SCC to Hold Public Hearing in Fairfax County on Proposed Dominion-NextEra Energy Merger
Virginia State Corporation Commission schedules Oct. 9 public hearing at the Fairfax County Government Center on the proposed Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy merger, with written comments open through Nov. 9.
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Fairfax County Marks Hispanic Heritage Month, Honoring More Than 210,000 Latino Residents
Fairfax County celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring over 210,000 Hispanic and Latino residents with a proclamation and reflections from supervisors Dalia Palchik and Andrés Jiménez.
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