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Fairfax County to Cut Speed Limits to 20 mph on 10 Roads in Safety Pilot

19 Oct 2026 3:42 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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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Fairfax County Capital Bikeshare Sets Monthly Ridership Records

16 Oct 2026 3:17 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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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Fairfax County's Farm Harvest Fest, Backyard Boo-gie and Halloween Haunts Fill the Weekend

15 Oct 2026 6:01 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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

15 Oct 2026 3:40 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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 to Host Free Green Fairfax Environmental Summit on Oct. 19

14 Oct 2026 3:57 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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

13 Oct 2026 3:40 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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 Details Election Security and Vote Counting Measures Ahead of Nov. 3

12 Oct 2026 3:31 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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

9 Oct 2026 3:36 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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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Fairfax County Marks Fire Prevention Week With Open Houses at All Fire Stations

8 Oct 2026 6:00 p.m.

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

8 Oct 2026 8:56 a.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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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Fairfax County Pedestrian Deaths More Than Double as FCPD Launches Final Road Shark Wave

7 Oct 2026 4:47 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County has recorded 33 traffic deaths in 2026, about half of them pedestrians, as police wrap up Operation Safe Right Turn and prepare a final Road Shark enforcement wave.

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Reston District Station Welcomes New Commander in Third Quarter 2026 Newsletter

7 Oct 2026 4:31 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Major Kevin White takes command of the Fairfax County Police Department's Reston District Station, highlighting traffic safety campaigns, larceny prevention and community programs in the quarterly newsletter.

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Fairfax County Seeks Feedback on Zoning Changes to Ease Childcare Shortage

7 Oct 2026 3:23 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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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Virginia SCC to Hold Public Hearing in Fairfax County on Proposed Dominion-NextEra Energy Merger

6 Oct 2026 3:36 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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

6 Oct 2026 3:00 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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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Fairfax County Animal Services Offers Free Dog Adoptions at October Events

6 Oct 2026 2:01 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County Animal Services will waive adoption fees for dogs at free October events across the county, including Reston Town Center, with starter supplies included for new owners.

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Fairfax County's 2026 Summer Entertainment Series Draws 22,500 Attendees

5 Oct 2026 3:56 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County's 2026 Summer Entertainment Series featured 128 free live performances, three drive-in movies and 10 local series, drawing an estimated 22,500 attendees and more than 400 volunteer hours.

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Fairfax County Highlights Domestic Violence Resources as Cases Remain Severe

2 Oct 2026 3:32 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County urges residents to call its 24-hour domestic and sexual violence hotline, noting cases remain severe, including strangulation incidents, and offering counseling, housing and safety planning.

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Fairfax County Weekender: Salsa in the Park, K9 Krawl 5K and Fall Festivities, Oct. 2-4

1 Oct 2026 6:01 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County's weekend lineup features Salsa in the Park in Herndon, the K9 Krawl 5K in Fairfax, Goblin Golf, farmers markets and a McLean Artfest, plus a month of fall events.

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Fairfax County Marks Energy Efficiency Week With Push for Lower Bills and Cleaner Power

1 Oct 2026 4:01 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County celebrates Energy Efficiency Week Oct. 1-7, urging residents and businesses to cut energy waste, as the county reports a 13% drop in government electricity use since 2018.

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Fairfax County Car Tax Payments Due Oct. 5, With New Self-Pay Kiosks

1 Oct 2026 3:51 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County personal property taxes are due Oct. 5, with online e-check payments free and new self-pay kiosks at four locations accepting cash, check and card.

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Fairfax County Marks Energy Efficiency Week, Highlights Foster Care Success

30 Sep 2026 4:06 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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.

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Fairfax County Urges Emergency Alert Sign-Ups as Preparedness Month Ends

29 Sep 2026 3:48 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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.

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Fairfax County Opens Affordable Housing Voucher Waitlist Oct. 5

28 Sep 2026 3:40 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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.

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FCPS to Host World's First K-12 Quantum Computer at Skyview High School

25 Sep 2026 3:23 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County Public Schools partners with Connected DMV and the county's Economic Development Authority to bring an operational quantum computer to Skyview High School students, with installation expected in December.

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Fairfax County Seeks Members for New Environmental Commission

25 Sep 2026 11:04 a.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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.

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Fairfax County Weekend: Hispanic Heritage Month, Mosaic Fall Fest and Free Pet Adoptions

24 Sep 2026 6:01 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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.

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Fairfax County Announces 2026 Exceptional Design Awards Recipients

24 Sep 2026 3:49 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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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Fairfax County to Host 'Get to Know Your County' Event Oct. 5

23 Sep 2026 4:17 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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.

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Fairfax County Youth Survey Shows Improved Mental Health, Low Substance Use Among Students

22 Sep 2026 3:38 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

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.

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