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Spanberger Honors Virginia's Top Employers for Interns
Governor Abigail Spanberger recognized three statewide winners of Virginia's Top Employers for Interns awards, highlighting InternshipsVA's growth to 845 supported internships and more than 700 engaged employers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborEducationEconomy Abigail SpanbergerInternshipsVAVirginiainternshipsworkforce developmentVirginia Economic Development PartnershipTop Employers for InternsReston
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Fairfax County Weekender: Salsa in the Park, K9 Krawl 5K and Fall Festivities, Oct. 2-4
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.
EntertainmentSocial IssuesEducationUSAGeneral Weather Fairfax CountySalsa in the ParkK9 Krawl 5KHalloweenHispanic Heritage MonthMcLean ArtfestFarmers MarketsFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Marks Energy Efficiency Week With Push for Lower Bills and Cleaner Power
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.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentEnergyClimate ChangeState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation Energy Efficiency WeekFairfax CountyFairfax Energy CompassDominion-NextEra mergerEnvironmental CommissionGreen FairfaxClimate Crisis ForumFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Car Tax Payments Due Oct. 5, With New Self-Pay Kiosks
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.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessState GovernmentsTransportationEducationSocial IssuesLegal Fairfax CountyPersonal Property TaxCar TaxSelf-Pay KiosksFairfax ConnectorFCPS EmbezzlementAdopt-A-Family Holiday ProgramFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Spanberger Unveils 2026 Virginia Energy Plan Backed by First-Ever System Modeling
Governor Abigail Spanberger released the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan, pairing over 3,000 public survey responses with energy-system modeling to chart multiple paths to a net-zero power sector by 2050.
Politics and GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentClimate ChangeState GovernmentsEconomy Virginia Energy PlanAbigail Spanbergernet-zero power sectorclean energydata centersVirginiaenergy affordabilityReston
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Governor Spanberger Celebrates Virginia Wine Month, Urges Support for Growers After Devastating Spring Frost
Virginia Wine Month kicks off with a call to support local growers recovering from spring frost damage, plus a statewide Harvest Party on October 17 and free tasting passes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Virginia Wine MonthAbigail SpanbergerVirginia wine industryUSDA Secretarial Disaster DeclarationVirginia Harvest PartyKatie FrazierStewards of Virginia Wine AwardsVirginiaReston
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Fall Foliage Begins Emerging Across Virginia State Parks
Virginia State Parks reports early fall color from the mountains to the coast, with peak foliage expected between mid-October and mid-November and a full slate of autumn events planned.
EnvironmentGeneral WeatherTravel and TourismEmployment and LaborVirginia Virginia State Parksfall foliagestate parksautumn hikesoutdoor recreationseasonal eventsReston
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Fairfax County Marks Energy Efficiency Week, Highlights Foster Care Success
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.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEnergyEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducationState Governments Fairfax CountyEnergy Efficiency WeekMedicare open enrollmentfoster careKinship Unitschool crossing guardssustainabilityFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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LG Electronics to Build First U.S. Chiller Plant in Isle of Wight County, Creating 164 Jobs
LG Electronics will invest more than $63.9 million in a new HVAC assembly facility at Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park, creating 164 Virginia jobs with production set to begin in early 2027.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsEnergy LG ElectronicsIsle of Wight CountyAbigail SpanbergerHVAC manufacturingVirginia economic developmentShirley T. Holland Intermodal ParkChiller plantVirginiaReston
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Spanberger Names Virginia's First Director of Outdoor Recreation
Governor Abigail Spanberger appoints Heather Barrar as Virginia's first Director of Outdoor Recreation, signs Executive Directive 3, and launches a statewide listening tour across all 10 tourism regions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironmentEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Abigail SpanbergerHeather BarrarVirginia outdoor recreationExecutive Directive 3Danville Riverfront ParkOutdoor Recreation Stakeholder Advisory GroupVirginia tourismVirginiaReston
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Fairfax County Urges Emergency Alert Sign-Ups as Preparedness Month Ends
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.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementBusinessEnergyState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Fairfax CountyNational Preparedness MonthFairfax County AlertsDominion-NextEra Energy mergerSpringfield jewelry store robberyMedicare 101 workshopschild safety seatsFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Spanberger, Avio USA Break Ground on $500 Million Pittsylvania Facility Creating 1,500 Jobs
Governor Abigail Spanberger joined Avio USA to break ground on a $500 million rocket motor plant in Hurt, Virginia, projected to create more than 1,500 jobs in Pittsylvania County.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsMilitaryTrade Avio USAAbigail SpanbergerPittsylvania CountyVirginiamanufacturingrocket motorsaerospace and defenseReston
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Virginia Governor Spanberger to Break Ground on $500 Million AVIO Manufacturing Facility
Governor Abigail Spanberger's September 29 public schedule includes groundbreaking on a $500 million AVIO manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania and a Danville announcement on Virginia's outdoor economy and tourism.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and Labor Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaAVIOPittsylvaniaDanvilleManufacturingTourismVirginia GovernorReston
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Fairfax County Opens Affordable Housing Voucher Waitlist Oct. 5
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.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAState GovernmentsReal EstateEmployment and LaborTransportationSocial Issues Fairfax CountyAffordable HousingProject-Based VoucherFalls ChurchViennaAnimal ServicesProduct RecallFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Spanberger Celebrates $16.5 Million in Federal Grants for Hampton Roads Military Infrastructure
Governor Abigail Spanberger welcomed $16.5 million in Defense Community Infrastructure Program grants for sewer, wastewater and crosswalk projects in Portsmouth, York County and Hampton Roads, supporting $23.5 million in total work.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitaryEconomy Abigail SpanbergerDefense Community Infrastructure ProgramHampton RoadsPortsmouthYork CountyNaval Station NorfolkJoint Base Langley-EustisVirginiaReston
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Arlington and Alexandria Join Forces to Intervene in $67 Billion Dominion-NextEra Merger
Arlington County and the City of Alexandria have signed a joint agreement to intervene in the State Corporation Commission review of NextEra's $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyState GovernmentsLegalEconomy Arlington CountyCity of AlexandriaDominion EnergyNextEra EnergyState Corporation CommissionEnergy MergerVirginiaArlington County GovernmentReston
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Spanberger Touts Virginia Agriculture at Farm Aid 2026, Cites Hay Emergency and $300M for Farmers
Governor Abigail Spanberger told CNN at Farm Aid 2026 in Virginia Beach that Virginia agriculture is the state's top private industry, while citing drought, tariffs and record fuel costs facing family farmers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureState GovernmentsEconomyTradeEnvironmentMedia Abigail SpanbergerFarm Aid 2026Virginia agricultureVirginia Beachfamily farmershay shortageVirginia Farm BureauVirginiaReston
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NVTC Opens Fall Event Slate With Member Orientation, AI Demo Night and Tech100 Deadline
Northern Virginia Technology Council's fall calendar features a new member orientation, AI cybersecurity and demo events, a pitch-building session, and an Oct. 9 Tech100 application deadline.
Science & TechnologyBusinessUSAComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborMilitary Northern Virginia Technology CouncilNVTC Tech100 AwardsAI cybersecurityMission Tech SeriesFairfax Countystartup pitchAmazon Visitor's LandingNVTC Weekly EventsVirginiaReston
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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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Virginia Medicaid Newsletter Highlights Rural Health Program, Town Halls and New EBT Cards
Cardinal Care's September 26 newsletter covers Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program, upcoming town halls, a third Facebook Live episode, and Governor Spanberger's $6.2 million regional investment announcement.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Cardinal CareVirginia MedicaidRural Health Transformation ProgramDepartment of Medical Assistance ServicesGovernor SpanbergerEBT cardsadult dental servicesVirginia
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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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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 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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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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Social Security Administration Alerts Virginia Offices of Operational Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Virginia has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationVirginiaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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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