Tag: fairfax_county_government
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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.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnergy Fairfax CountyAudubon Estatesrecycling cartsPlastic Bag TaxHybla ValleyDepartment of Public Works and Environmental Serviceswaste managementFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnvironmentEducationEmployment and Labor Fairfax Countydata centersBoard of SupervisorsReston Community CenterThanksgivingAdoption Awareness MonthMason District health fairFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial Issues Hunter Mill Districtcoat driveFairfax CountydonationsvolunteersHybla ValleyNoman ColeFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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.
EntertainmentEducationSocial IssuesEnvironmentGeneral Politics Fairfax CountyLocal Author Book FestivalNative American Heritage MonthRepair CafePohick Regional LibraryDiwaliFarmers MarketsFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsSocial Issues Fairfax CountyActive TransportationDepartment of Transportationpedestrian safetyFairfax ConnectorLake Accotink ParkFairfax County Public LibrariesFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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'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.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsComputers and InternetReal EstateLegal Fairfax CountyPLUSAccela SaaSsystem downtimepermittingland useOffice of the Fire MarshalFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Animal Services Keeps Lorton Campus Open for Holiday Adoptions
Fairfax County Animal Services will keep its Lorton Campus open for adoptions through the holidays while renovations continue at the Michael R. Frey Campus, and offers low-cost vaccine clinics.
HealthState GovernmentsSocial Issues Fairfax County Animal ServicesLorton Campuspet adoptionMichael R. Frey Campusvaccine and microchip clinicFriends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelteranimal welfareFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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.
Politics and GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentClimate ChangeState GovernmentsSocial Issues Fairfax CountyFuel Assistance ProgramCrisis Assistance Programheating costsenergy efficiencyFairfax Recycles DaySwitch Together solar programFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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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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.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessSocial IssuesState GovernmentsTransportation Fairfax CountyHalloween safetytrick-or-treatingSmall Business Commissionlicense plate readerDiwalibike donationFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Board Backs State Push for Data Center Transparency
Fairfax County supervisors direct a report within 120 days on statewide efforts tied to the governor's data center executive order, as the county moves to protect local influence.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsComputers and InternetEnvironmentTransportationLegal Fairfax County Board of Supervisorsdata centersexecutive orderPedestrian Safety MonthFairfax Recycles DayLocal Author Book FestivalFairfax County Public LibraryFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax Police Report 34 Traffic Deaths This Year, More Than Double 2025 Toll
Sully District commanders say 34 people have died in Fairfax County traffic crashes in 2026, up from 15 a year ago, as officers wrap up the final Road Shark enforcement wave.
Law EnforcementUSATransportationSocial IssuesLegal Fairfax County Police DepartmentSully District Stationtraffic safetyRoad Sharkpedestrian safetyDomestic Violence Awareness MonthATM cash trapping scamFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Appoints Dr. Parham Jaberi as Health Department Director
Fairfax County's Board of Supervisors names Dr. Parham Jaberi health department director effective Nov. 14, succeeding Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu, who retires after 23 years in the role.
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Fairfax County Offices, Including Fire Marshal, Closed November 3 for Election Day
Fairfax County Government and the Office of the Fire Marshal will close on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for Election Day, though the Planning and Land Use System stays online for customers.
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Fairfax County's Adopt-A-Family Program Marks 20 Years of Helping Families in Need
Fairfax County's Adopt-A-Family holiday program returns for its 20th year, inviting residents to donate clothing, food and toys to families and children in need via the Roonga platform.
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Fairfax Police Urge Residents to Lock Up During Crime Prevention Month
Fairfax County Police share burglary prevention tips for Crime Prevention Month, including free security assessments, as Road Shark passes 60,000 citations and warnings in 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState GovernmentsTransportation Fairfax Countyburglary preventionCrime Prevention MonthFairfax County Police DepartmentRoad SharkThe Pines communityaging servicesFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County's Halloweekend: Early Voting, Haunted Mini Golf, Reptiles and Fall Festivals
Fairfax County's weekend of Oct. 23-25, 2026, packs Halloween events at parks, early voting at 16 locations, the final Kingstowne farmers market and Drug Take Back Day.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEntertainmentElectionState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnvironment Fairfax CountyHalloweenEarly VotingFarmers MarketsDrug Take Back DayParks and RecreationFamily EventsFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated as Respiratory Illness Season Begins
Fairfax County health officials say vaccination is the first line of defense against flu, COVID-19 and RSV as respiratory season arrives and illness numbers are expected to rise.
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New West Springfield Assistant Commander Urges Pedestrian Safety and Locked Cars as School Year Begins
Captain Tiffany Horton takes over as West Springfield District assistant commander, warning of a rise in pedestrian accidents and reminding residents to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSATransportationSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax County Police DepartmentWest Springfield District StationCaptain Tiffany Hortonpedestrian safetyOperation Safe Right Turnvehicle theft preventionCommunity Camera Sharing ProgramFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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 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.
HealthLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologySocial IssuesComputers and Internet Fairfax CountyHalloween 2026Fairfax Area Agency on AgingCybersecurity Awareness MonthSearch and Rescue Teamsubstance use disordersmissing personsFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Fairfax Countyspeed limitspilot programDepartment of Transportationroad safetyDranesvilleProvidence districtFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation Capital BikeshareFairfax CountyBailey's Crossroadsbikeshare ridershipRoute 7Jefferson StreetFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessEnergyEnvironmentState GovernmentsClimate Change Fairfax CountySolar United NeighborsSwitch TogetherNorthern Virginia Regional Commissionsolar energybattery storageGovernor SpanbergerFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsTransportationSocial IssuesEnergy Fairfax CountyGreen Fairfax Environmental SummitDalia PalchikSustainabilityUrban DevelopmentArbor Day FoundationAdopt-A-FamilyFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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.
HealthEnvironmentReal EstateEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues Fairfax CountyInvasive SpeciesRunning BambooSpotted LanternflyGreen Fairfax Environmental SummitAffordable HousingEmployment Mentoring DayFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA