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Spanberger Authorizes On-Road Use of Dyed Diesel to Cut Fuel Costs for Farmers and Families
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger issues Executive Directive 5 allowing dyed diesel in on-road vehicles through December 31, 2026, citing record-high prices hurting farmers, loggers and haulers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEnergyAgricultureEconomyTransportation Abigail Spanbergerdyed dieselVirginiaExecutive Directive 5Virginia Department of Motor Vehiclesfuel pricesReston
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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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Virginia General Fund Revenues Up 8.0 Percent Through First Quarter of FY2027
Governor Spanberger says September revenues rose 11.5 percent and first-quarter collections grew 8.0 percent, running 3.2 percent ahead of forecast despite national economic uncertainty.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyFinancial MarketsGeneral Politics VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerGeneral Fund revenuesFiscal Year 2027Mark D. Sicklesstate budgetsales taxReston
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Virginia to Host 2026 Veterans and Military Affairs Executive Forum in Richmond
Virginia Department of Veterans Services announces the 2026 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs Executive Forum on October 29 in Richmond, with free registration for two reps from each V3-certified company.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborMilitaryState GovernmentsEconomy Virginia Department of Veterans Services2026 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs Executive ForumRichmondVirginia Values Veteransveteran employmentdefense industryworkforce developmentRestonVirginia
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Marine Corps Marathon Road Closures Announced for Arlington
Arlington County announces extensive road closures for the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on October 25, 2026, with police urging motorists to expect delays and use Metro.
SportLaw EnforcementTransportationUSAGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Marine Corps MarathonArlington CountyRoad ClosuresTraffic AlertRoute 110MetroPublic SafetyArlington County GovernmentReston
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Bowser Promotes Weekend Events Across DC, Including Ward 4 Family Fun Day
Ward 4 Family Fun Day runs Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center, 501 Riggs Road NE, with live music, games, activities and giveaways.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSportEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEntertainmentGeneral Politics Muriel BowserWashington DCKingman Island Friends and Family DayWard 4 Family Fun DayBoo at the ZooAqua in PinkDPR Youth BasketballRiggs LaSalle Recreation CenterWashington, DCCommunity EventFamily ActivitiesDistrict of Columbia GovernmentRestonFall Season
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Off-Duty Fairfax County Officer Charged With Three Counts of Domestic Assault
Brandon Moore, a three-year FCPD veteran assigned to the McLean Police District Station, was arrested after officers responded to a domestic assault report on Sunstone Drive in McLean.
Law EnforcementUSALegalSocial Issues Fairfax County Police DepartmentDomestic AssaultBrandon MooreMcLeanKevin DavisEmergency Substantial Risk OrderAdministrative LeaveReston
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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.
EducationScience & TechnologySportSocial IssuesArtificial IntelligenceElectionReal Estate George Mason UniversitySciTech TownhomesTrunk or Treatdiaper driveFaculty-Staff Enrichment DayGeorge Mason AthleticsFairfax CampusGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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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.
EntertainmentMediaSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CountyFarm Harvest Fest and CarnivalFrying Pan Farm ParkHalloweenWorkhouse Arts CenterClemyjontri ParkFamily ActivitiesFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Arlington Newsletter: FOAL Book Sale Returns, E-CARE Event Set for Oct. 17
Arlington's Inside Arlington newsletter highlights the return of the FOAL semi-annual book sale, the Fall 2026 E-CARE recycling event, Restaurant Week, early voting expansion and Metro closures.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAState GovernmentsElectionTransportationEnvironmentSocial Issues Arlington CountyFOAL Book SaleE-CAREArlington Restaurant WeekEarly VotingMetro closuresPublic InputInside ArlingtonReston
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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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Spanberger Touts Rural Investments at Lexington Prosperity Summit
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger highlighted rural economic development at her Rural Prosperity Summit in Lexington, citing a $412.5 million Caroline County project and rural healthcare challenges.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborAgricultureEducation Abigail SpanbergerRural Prosperity SummitVirginiaCaroline CountyRural HealthcareEconomic DevelopmentCarilion Rockbridge Community HospitalReston
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Session 92 Graduates From Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy
Thirty-eight recruits complete six months of training, with 30 joining Fairfax County Police, seven the Sheriff's Office and one Herndon Police, bringing military service, 17 degrees and 11 languages.
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Fairfax County's AiPi Solutions Uses AI Platform LeifAI to Turn Patents into Business Value
Fairfax County-based AiPi Solutions, founded by patent attorney Eric Morehouse, pairs intellectual property expertise with its AI platform LeifAI to help startups, tech companies and investors turn patents into investment and growth.
BusinessScience & TechnologyUSAArtificial IntelligenceEconomyComputers and InternetMilitaryTransportation AiPi SolutionsLeifAIFairfax County Economic Development AuthorityEric MorehouseIntellectual PropertyAccelerate Investor ConferenceReston
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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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Two Loaded Firearms Recovered Following Arrest in Fair Oaks
Fairfax County detectives stopped a speeding vehicle, pursued a fleeing passenger and recovered two loaded firearms from his waistband. An 18-year-old Herndon man faces concealed weapon and obstruction charges.
Law EnforcementUSALegalSocial Issues Fairfax County Police DepartmentFair OaksJefry Bonilla SerranoConcealed WeaponObstructionHerndonViolent Crime Suppression UnitReston
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Fall Colors Spread Across Virginia State Parks as Wildlife Activity Peaks
Virginia State Parks report advancing fall foliage from Claytor Lake to Leesylvania, plus migrating birds, rutting deer and a slate of October festivals and hiring openings.
EnvironmentHealthEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesUSA Virginia State Parksfall foliageClaytor Lake State ParkSky Meadows State ParkWorld Migratory Bird Dayhikingwildlife watchingReston
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Virginia Creates New State Conservation Area at Buffalo Mountain With 2,211-Acre Acquisition
Governor Spanberger announced a 2,211-acre acquisition in Floyd and Carroll counties, expanding Buffalo Mountain public land to 4,332 acres and protecting trout streams and New River headwaters.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentAgricultureEnergy Buffalo MountainAbigail SpanbergerVirginia State Conservation AreaThe Conservation FundForest Legacy ProgramFloyd CountyLand ConservationVirginiaReston
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Undercover Investigation Leads to Major Fentanyl Seizure and Arrest in Chantilly
Fairfax County detectives arrested a Herndon man after an undercover operation, recovering about 2,000 suspected fentanyl pills and a firearm with an auto sear in Chantilly.
Law EnforcementUSALegalSocial Issues Fairfax County Police Departmentfentanyl seizureAlhaji Sorie KamaraChantillyauto searnarcotics distributionProduct RecallReston
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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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Arlington Police Host Halloween Anti-Drunk Driving Event as Clarendon Road Closures Announced
Arlington County Police and WRAP host a free Halloween anti-drunk driving outreach event on October 31, with Clarendon road closures, parking restrictions and free SoberRide and ART rides planned.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSASocial IssuesGeneral Politics Arlington County Police DepartmentHalloweendrunk drivingWashington Regional Alcohol ProgramClarendon road closuresSoberRidetraffic alertArlington County GovernmentReston
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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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Spanberger Congratulates Dr. Richard Linton on Virginia Tech Presidency
Governor Abigail Spanberger welcomed Dr. Richard Linton as Virginia Tech's 17th president, praising his food science career and thanking outgoing President Tim Sands for his service.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState Governments Abigail SpanbergerRichard LintonVirginia TechTim SandsBlacksburgHigher EducationVirginiaReston
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Governor Spanberger Awards $205,300 in Tourism Marketing Grants to 46 Local Programs
Virginia awards $205,300 in matching grants to 46 tourism marketing programs, backed by $273,130 in local funds, to boost off-season visitation and support 276 partners statewide.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborTravel and Tourism Abigail SpanbergerVirginia Tourism CorporationMicrobusiness Marketing Leverage ProgramVirginia tourismtourism marketing grantsCarrie CheneryRita McClennyVirginiaReston
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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
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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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M.C. Dean to Invest $412.5 Million in Caroline County Expansion, Creating 1,950 Jobs
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced M.C. Dean will invest $412.5 million to expand its Caroline County manufacturing campus, creating 1,950 jobs and building the largest modular manufacturing site in the U.S.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsEducation M.C. DeanCaroline CountyAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Economic Development Partnershipmanufacturing expansionjob creationVirginiaReston
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Arlington Police Urge Residents to Use Drug Take Back Day to Dispose of Unwanted Medications
Arlington County police encourage residents to safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications on DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, with four permanent drop-off boxes open year-round.
HealthLaw EnforcementUSASocial Issues Drug Take Back DayArlington County Police DepartmentDrug Enforcement Administrationprescription medicationsArlington Countyopioid responsedrug disposalArlington County GovernmentReston
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Virginia's AAA Bond Rating Affirmed by All Three Major Rating Agencies
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced Fitch, Moody's and S&P Global affirmed Virginia's AAA ratings, keeping the Commonwealth among 14 states at the highest credit levels.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyFinancial MarketsBanking VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerBond RatingFitch RatingsMoody's RatingsS&P Global RatingsState BudgetReston
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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.
Science & TechnologyEducationBusinessHealthUSAComputers and InternetMedical ScienceSocial Issues George Mason UniversityQuantum Science and Engineering CenterVirginia Quantum HubK-12 educationYelpShakeOutProduct RecallGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston