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Fairfax County Launches Military Webpages as Police Camera Registry Tops 1,000
Fairfax County unveils military resource webpages for 79,000 veterans and families, while its police Connect Fairfax County camera registry passes 1,000 registrations.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessState GovernmentsMilitaryReal EstateSocial Issues Fairfax CountyConnect Fairfax CountyFairfax County Police DepartmentveteransTysons Trackerreal estate taxesHousing AuthorityFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Spanberger, Democratic Leaders Preview 'Moving Virginia Forward' Agenda
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and Democratic legislative leaders unveiled 2027 priorities including a medical debt forgiveness program, new housing measures and rules holding data centers and AI companies accountable.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyEconomySocial IssuesEnergy Abigail SpanbergerVirginia General AssemblyMoving Virginia Forwardmedical debt forgivenessdata centersartificial intelligencehousingVirginiaReston
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Constant Contact Clarifies How It Handles Customers' Contact Data
Constant Contact has published a notice explaining how it collects, uses and shares the contact data of people on its customers' email lists, and how recipients can unsubscribe or raise privacy concerns.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementComputers and InternetLegalMediaEurope Constant Contactdata privacyemail marketingcontact dataData Privacy FrameworkunsubscribeFederal Trade CommissionVirginiaReston
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Franconia Police Urge Holiday Awareness and Wheel Locks as Theft Season Nears
Fairfax County's Franconia District Station issues holiday safety tips on shopping, deliveries, online scams and travel, plus advice on preventing wheel theft and a Thanksgiving impaired driving campaign.
Law EnforcementUSALegalTransportationSocial Issues Franconia District StationFairfax County Police Departmentholiday safetywheel theftDeanna Weandimpaired drivingshopliftingFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Urges Residents to Prep Homes and Vehicles Before Winter Hits
Fairfax County marks Winter Weather Preparedness Month by urging residents to build vehicle emergency kits and prepare their homes before the first hard freeze or winter storm.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportationSocial Issues Winter Weather Preparedness MonthFairfax Countywinter stormvehicle emergency kitemergency preparednessVirginiaFairfax County Emergency Information
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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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NVTC Unveils Fall Event Slate, From AI and Hiring to Space Security
Northern Virginia Technology Council announces November and December events including MIT's Eric So on AI and thinking, a student tech hiring chat, data center talks and a Tech100 celebration.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborEnergy Northern Virginia Technology CouncilEric Sodata centersspace securityTech100 CelebrationMission Tech SeriesNVTC Weekly EventsVirginiaReston
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Spanbergers Launch 16th Annual STEAM-H Essay Contest With New Award for Teachers
Governor Abigail Spanberger and First Gentleman Adam Spanberger open the 16th annual STEAM-H Essay Contest, which offers 10 student scholarships and a new Classroom Innovation Award for three Virginia teachers.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesScience & Technology STEAM-H Essay ContestAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Council on WomenscholarshipsVirginia LotteryClassroom Innovation AwardVirginiaReston
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Virginia Medicaid Warns Members of 2027 Federal Changes and Sets December Town Hall
Cardinal Care says new federal requirements may affect some members' coverage and urges them to act now, with a virtual town hall scheduled for December 2.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborTransportation Cardinal CareVirginia MedicaidDepartment of Medical Assistance ServicesNational Family Caregivers Monthnon-emergency transportationopen enrollmentGovernor SpanbergerVirginiaNon-Emergency Medical TransportationVirginia Premium SavingsAbigail Spanberger
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Spanberger Names Members to New Corrections Advisory Council
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced appointments to her Community Partnership Council on Corrections, which held its first meeting after drawing more than 160 applicants.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Abigail SpanbergerVirginia Department of CorrectionsCommunity Partnership Council on CorrectionsStanley M. MeadorJoseph W. WaltersCorrections ReformPublic SafetyVirginiaReston
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Spanberger Celebrates Virginia's Women Farmers, Reaffirms Support for Family Farms
Governor Abigail Spanberger honored Virginia's women farmers in Charlottesville for the International Year of the Woman Farmer, presenting a proclamation and pledging support for family farms and producers.
Politics and GovernmentAgricultureState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Abigail SpanbergerVirginia agriculturewomen farmersInternational Year of the Woman FarmerFarm and Forest Prosperity PlanCharlottesvilleKatie FrazierVirginiaReston
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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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Spanberger Announces 153 Opportunity Zones Approved Across Virginia
The U.S. Treasury approved all 153 Opportunity Zone areas recommended by Governor Abigail Spanberger, aimed at boosting housing, downtown revitalization and economic growth across Virginia from January 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateFederal Government Opportunity ZonesAbigail SpanbergerVirginiaU.S. Department of the Treasuryeconomic developmentCarrie CheneryVirginia Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentReston
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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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Virginia Marks 15th National Rural Health Day With Funding, Workforce Push
Virginia celebrates the 15th National Rural Health Day on November 19, 2026, alongside rolling rural health transformation funding, workforce programs and a photography contest closing November 6.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborSocial Issues National Rural Health DayVirginia Department of Healthrural healthRural Health Transformation fundingNurses for Nursing HomesConrad 30 J-1 Waiver ProgramVirginiaRestonFairfax County
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Virginia Derby Keeps Official Kentucky Derby Qualifier Status for 2027
Governor Spanberger says the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs will again be a Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier, run March 13, 2027, with 50 points to the winner.
SportPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyAgricultureElection Virginia DerbyColonial DownsKentucky DerbyAbigail Spanbergerhorse racingChurchill DownsNew KentVirginiaReston
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Virginia State Parks Fall Foliage Nears Finale as Coastal Parks Approach Peak Color
Virginia's fall foliage season is nearing its end, but central and coastal state parks are at or near peak color, with ranger programs, festivals and a conservation corps application window ahead.
EnvironmentTravel and TourismSocial IssuesGeneral Weather Virginia State Parksfall foliageCaledon State ParkRanger Conservation CorpshikingVirginiastate parksReston
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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.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEmployment and Labor Fairfax CountyOffice of the Fire MarshalVeterans Dayholiday closurePlanning and Land Use SystemVirginialocal governmentFairfax County GovernmentRestonVA
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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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Spanberger Urges Virginians to Vote on Election Day
Governor Abigail Spanberger marked Election Day by urging eligible Virginians to vote, highlighting three proposed constitutional amendments on reproductive freedoms, marriage equality and voting rights.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementElectionState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Election DayAbigail SpanbergerVirginiaVirginia Constitutionsame day registrationvotingconstitutional amendmentsReston
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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.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionState GovernmentsSocial Issues Fairfax CountyElection DayVirginia Constitution amendmentsbond referendumsHerndonVolunteer PostAdopt-A-FamilyFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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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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Spanberger Urges Virginians to Check New Premium Savings as Open Enrollment Opens
Open enrollment runs November 1, 2026 to January 29, 2027, and Governor Abigail Spanberger says a new $150 million state program could cut premiums for up to 200,000 Virginians.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEconomy Virginia Premium Savingsopen enrollmentAbigail SpanbergerVirginia's Insurance Marketplacehealth insurance premiumsMarvin B. FigueroaRichmondVirginiaReston
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NVTC Lines Up AI, Space and Data Center Events for November and December
Northern Virginia Technology Council's upcoming calendar features AI hiring talks, an MIT professor on how AI changes thinking, a space resilience session and its Tech100 Celebration on Dec 15.
Science & TechnologyBusinessEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceAstronomy and SpaceEducation Northern Virginia Technology CouncilData CentersSpace SecurityWorkforce DevelopmentTech100 CelebrationVirginiaNVTC Weekly EventsReston
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Virginia Medicaid Newsletter Highlights H.R. 1 Updates, Town Halls and Support Services
Cardinal Care's October 31, 2026 correspondence covers H.R. 1 updates, a message from the health secretary on keeping Medicaid, contact information changes, town halls and community resources.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Cardinal CareVirginia MedicaidH.R. 1Marvin B. FigueroaGovernor SpanbergerVirginia Department of Medical Assistance ServicesHealth InsuranceVirginia
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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.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSportElectionState GovernmentsSocial IssuesAgriculture Early votingFairfax CountyGeneral and Special ElectionsElection DayVote-by-mailDaylight Saving TimeAnnandaleFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVAHalloweenpet adoptionfarmers marketsTour de Mount Vernonlibraries