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Arlington Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting at House Party That Injured Five
Five people were shot inside an Arlington View home after a dispute at a house party. Police are searching for a suspect described as a Black male wearing denim.
Law EnforcementUSALegal Arlington County Police DepartmentshootingArlington View neighborhoodhouse partycrimeVirginiapolice investigationArlington County GovernmentReston
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Arlington County Board Approves 88-Unit Langston Boulevard Condo Project, Adopts Vision Zero Plan
Arlington County Board approves an 88-unit condo at the former Air & Space Force Association site, adopts a five-year Vision Zero plan, and denies a live entertainment permit for Big Tony's.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsTransportationReal EstateLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Arlington County Board1501 Langston BoulevardVision ZeroBig Tony'sClarendon BallroomBuena Vidause permitArlington County GovernmentReston
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FCPS to Host World's First K-12 Quantum Computer at Skyview High School
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.
Science & TechnologyEducationHealthUSAComputers and InternetState GovernmentsSocial Issues Fairfax County Public SchoolsQuantum ComputingSkyview High SchoolConnected DMVFairfax County Economic Development AuthorityK-12 EducationMedicaid EligibilityFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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All Four Virginia Veterans Care Centers Earn Five-Star CMS Quality Rating
Virginia's four state veterans care centers all earned five-star ratings from CMS, with officials citing low citation counts and nursing staff turnover under 30 percent.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAMilitaryMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducation Virginia Department of Veterans ServicesCMS Five-Star Quality Rating Systemveterans care centerssuicide preventionJohn MaxwellVeteran Benefits and Resource FairChesapeakeRestonVirginia
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Governor Spanberger Welcomes Farm Aid 2026 to Virginia Beach
Farm Aid 2026 comes to Virginia Beach with Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Dave Matthews; Governor Spanberger highlights agriculture's $105 billion impact and CNN's live broadcast.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsMusicAgricultureEconomyMedia Farm Aid 2026Abigail SpanbergerVirginia BeachWillie NelsonCNNVirginiaReston
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Traffic Alert: Road Closure Announced for 2026 Rosslyn Fall Fest
Arlington police will close N. Oak Street between Wilson and Key Boulevards on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for the Rosslyn Fall Fest, with parking restricted and violators ticketed and towed.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSAGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Rosslyn Fall FestArlington County Police DepartmentRoad ClosureTraffic AlertArlington VirginiaMetroTowingArlington County GovernmentReston
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Spanberger Announces $7.2M Federal Grant to Expand Childcare in Southwest and Southside Virginia
Federal disaster-recovery funds will build and expand childcare centers in Danville/Pittsylvania, Tazewell and Washington counties, adding 55 jobs and space for nearly 450 children.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborEducationDisasters Abigail SpanbergerChildcareVirginiaEO CompaniesHurricane HeleneAmerican Relief ActTazewell CountyReston
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Fairfax County Public Schools to Host World's First K-12 Quantum Computer
FCPS partners with Connected DMV and FCEDA to install an operational quantum computer at Skyview High School, giving students hands-on access to emerging quantum technology starting spring 2027.
Science & TechnologyEducationBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEconomyState Governments Fairfax County Public SchoolsQuantum ComputingSkyview High SchoolConnected DMVFairfax County Economic Development AuthorityXeedQK-12 EducationReston
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Fairfax County Seeks Members for New Environmental Commission
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.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnergy Fairfax CountyEnvironmental CommissionOffice of Environmental and Energy CoordinationsustainabilityDistrict SupervisorVirginiacommunity planningFairfax County GovernmentRestonVA
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Arlington County Board Directs Release of Police-Involved Shooting Video by October 16
Arlington County Board orders the County Manager to release video of the May 8 police-involved shooting death of Shawn Valn by October 16, with a public update set for October 17 if delayed.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSALegalSocial IssuesState Governments Arlington County BoardShawn ValnPolice-Involved ShootingBody-Worn Camera FootageArlington County Police DepartmentIndependent Policing AuditorTransparencyArlington County GovernmentReston
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Governor Spanberger Marks Dolly Day, Celebrates Parton's Reading Legacy
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger marks Dolly Day by celebrating Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which serves more than 86,000 children in the Commonwealth and has delivered three million books.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEntertainment Dolly DayDolly PartonAbigail SpanbergerImagination LibraryVirginiaearly literacyyouth readingReston
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George Mason University Announces Fall for the Book, Flu Vaccine Clinics, and AI Teaching Credential
George Mason University's fall lineup includes Fall for the Book literary festival, flu vaccine clinics across three campuses, a new Teaching with AI credential, and upgraded recreation facilities.
HealthScience & TechnologyEducationSportArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetMedical ScienceUSA George Mason UniversityFall for the Bookflu vaccine clinicsTeaching with AI CredentialMason RecreationVirginia Quantum HubStaff SenateGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Fairfax County Weekend: Hispanic Heritage Month, Mosaic Fall Fest and Free Pet Adoptions
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.
EntertainmentSocial IssuesEducationUSAGeneral Weather Fairfax CountyHispanic Heritage MonthMosaic Fall FestEmpty the SheltersBISSELL Pet FoundationNational Public Lands DayChuseokFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Governor Spanberger Announces Free Fishing Weekend Across Virginia
Virginians can fish without a license from Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, as the state marks National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Public Lands Day.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEnvironmentSocial Issues Free Fishing WeekendAbigail SpanbergerVirginiaNational Hunting and Fishing DayNational Public Lands DayExplore the WildDavid BulovaReston
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Fairfax County Announces 2026 Exceptional Design Awards Recipients
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.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEntertainmentState GovernmentsReal EstateSocial IssuesEducationTransportation Fairfax CountyJames M. Scott Exceptional Design Awardsarchitectureenvironmental designBurke LakeOaktonaffordable housingFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Arlington Launches Great Arlington Bakeoff, Clarendon Day Road Closures Announced
Arlington Public Library opens applications for the Great Arlington Bakeoff, while Clarendon Day brings road closures and fall tax, voting and community deadlines approach.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionState GovernmentsEducationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Great Arlington BakeoffArlington Public LibraryClarendon DayArlington CountyEarly VotingProperty TaxDigital Discovery FairInside ArlingtonReston
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Fairfax County Police Highlight This Week's Community Events
Fairfax County Police Department promotes this week's community events, district newsletters, camera registration and recruitment as part of ongoing efforts to connect residents and officers.
Law EnforcementUSASocial IssuesGeneral Politics Fairfax County Police DepartmentCommunity EventsCoffee with a CopConnect Fairfax CountyNextdoorPublic SafetyFairfax County, VAReston
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Fairfax Reminds Residents: Paper Bags Yes, Plastic Bags No in Recycling Carts
City of Fairfax urges residents to keep plastic bags out of recycling carts, warning they clog machinery and cause shutdowns, and to return them to local retailers instead.
EnvironmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues City of Fairfaxrecyclingplastic bagspaper bagswaste managementRecycling Guidenextrex.comReston
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Virginia State Parks Release First Fall Foliage Report of 2026
Virginia State Parks' first 2026 fall foliage report finds color slowly emerging statewide, with 24 parks participating and a slate of late-September events planned.
EnvironmentEntertainmentEmployment and LaborGeneral WeatherUSA Virginia State Parksfall foliageNational Public Lands DayGrayson Highlands State ParkPocahontas State ParkPowhatan State ParkhikingReston
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George Mason Named Virginia's Only Carnegie Sustainability-Classified Institution
George Mason earns the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, becomes Virginia's only recipient and the only public R1 university on the East Coast to receive it.
Science & TechnologyEducationBusinessUSAVirginiaArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsEnergySocial Issues George Mason UniversityCarnegie Elective Classification for SustainabilityVirginia Quantum HubGO Virginia grantCostello MBA Executive Mentoring ProgramAirborne Robotics CupSTEM educationGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax CountyReston
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Fairfax County to Host 'Get to Know Your County' Event Oct. 5
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.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CountyGet to Know Your CountyFairfax County Government CenterDiscover Your Path ExpoOperation Safe Right TurnHispanic Heritage MonthNotiCentroFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County's "Operation Safe Right Turn" Issues 1,151 Citations and Warnings in First Week
Fairfax County Police's pedestrian safety crackdown logged 1,151 citations and warnings and 5,600 flyers in week one, with the initiative set to continue for several weeks.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSASocial Issues Operation Safe Right TurnFairfax County Police Departmentpedestrian safetytraffic enforcementcitations and warningsFairfax CountyConnect FairfaxReston
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Virginia Governor Spanberger Urges Congress to Set National AI Guardrails
Governor Abigail Spanberger called on Congress to create a nationwide AI regulatory framework, citing risks to jobs, privacy and cybersecurity, and pointing to Virginia's new AI Task Force.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentCongressState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Abigail SpanbergerAI Task ForceData Center Accountability FrameworkVirginiaMike JohnsonReston
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$10,000 Reward Offered in Groveton Non-Fatal Shooting
Fairfax County detectives seek tips in a Sept. 12 Groveton shooting that left a man critically wounded. A $10,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.
Law EnforcementUSALegalSocial Issues Fairfax County Police DepartmentGrovetonNon-Fatal ShootingCrime Solvers of Fairfax CountyBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesRewardMajor Crimes BureauReston
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Fairfax County Youth Survey Shows Improved Mental Health, Low Substance Use Among Students
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.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentEducationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsLaw Enforcement Fairfax CountyYouth SurveyMental HealthSubstance UseElly Doyle Park Service AwardsFairfax County Public SchoolsEmpty the SheltersFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Police Urge Drivers, Pedestrians and Cyclists to Stay Visible as Days Get Shorter
Fairfax County Police remind drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and scooter riders to adapt to lower-light commutes this fall, offering visibility and safety tips as daylight hours decrease.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSAGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Fairfax County Police Departmentpedestrian safetybicyclist safetyroad safetylow-light drivingConnect FairfaxFairfax County, VirginiaReston
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Fairfax County Waives All Pet Adoption Fees for Empty the Shelters Weekend
Fairfax County Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for all pets from September 25 to 27 through the BISSELL Pet Foundation, with a free Tysons Mixed Market dog event on September 24.
HealthSocial IssuesState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Fairfax County Animal ServicesEmpty the SheltersBISSELL Pet Foundationpet adoptionTysons Mixed MarketLorton CampusFriends of the Fairfax County Animal ShelterFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Virginia Governor Spanberger Unveils Data Center Accountability Framework, Signs Executive Order 22
Governor Abigail Spanberger unveiled Virginia's Data Center Accountability Framework and signed Executive Order 22, drawing praise from environmental leaders as the strongest data center action in state history.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeComputers and Internet Abigail SpanbergerData Center Accountability FrameworkExecutive Order 22VirginiaData CentersSierra ClubJennifer GranholmReston
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Constant Contact Details How It Handles Customers' Contact Data
Constant Contact says it never emails customer contact lists for its own purposes, acts only on customer instructions, and offers unsubscribe and abuse-reporting options for recipients.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementUSAComputers and InternetLegalSocial IssuesMedia Constant Contactdata privacycustomer contact dataemail marketingData Privacy FrameworkunsubscribeFederal Trade CommissionVirginia GovernorReston
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Wilson Pipe & Fabrication to Invest $3.5 Million, Quadruple Norfolk Footprint
Wilson Pipe & Fabrication will invest $3.5 million to more than quadruple its Norfolk facility space and add 15 advanced manufacturing jobs, eight of them trainee and apprenticeship roles.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTransportation Wilson Pipe & FabricationNorfolkAbigail Spanbergeradvanced manufacturingapprenticeshipsVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Jobs Investment ProgramVirginiaReston