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Upper Valley spring sports preview: Softball
Oxbow It’s hard to have a conversation about Upper Valley softball without talking about the perennial juggernaut that is Oxbow High. The Olympians enter 2026 coming off yet another undefeated season at 18-0 and another VPA Division III state championship after defeating BFA-Fairfax 13-0. Oxbow has won the state title five years in a row. […]
1 detained, man hospitalized after shooting outside Fairfax County business
A person was detained, and a man was hospitalized following a shooting outside a business in Chantilly on Sunday morning.
Fairfax Family Practice Centers selects new CEO
Fairfax County-based Fairfax Family Practice Centers has a new full-time CEO, with Frank Mencini beginning the role last week.
BRICS countries rally to counter shocks of power politics, unilateralism: China Daily editorial
BEIJING, Sept. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following article was published today by China Daily.
Williams, Dixon lead Duquesne past George Mason 71-65
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) Alex Williams led Duquesne with 25 points and David Dixon secured the victory with a layup with 41 seconds left as the Dukes took down George Mason 71-65 on Wednesday.
‘Momentous’ groundbreaking sets stage for new health, community center in Fairfax City
Fairfax City officials and some of their Fairfax County colleagues gathered Wednesday (Sept. 30) to kick off an expected three years of construction of the future Willard-Sherwood Health & Community Center. Built on the Blenheim Blvd site long occupied by the Joseph Willard Health Center, the new 100,000-square-foot facility will serve both city and county
L.A. business owners slam city after entire block of stores flooded: ‘No one was doing anything’
A string of stores in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles were damaged by flooding during Monday’s torrential downpours, and business owners say this is a reoccurring issue that the city fails to f…
County board allows housing with retail at Reston’s Lake Fairfax Business Park
Previous Image 1/2 Next Image Fairfax County officials are on board with the idea of redeveloping Lake Fairfax Business Park in Reston into a large residential neighborhood. After a public hearing on Tuesday (Aug. 25), the Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to its comprehensive plan to allow up to 1,250 residential units with supporting
From napkin drawing to final product, this Fairfax business helps inventors through the process
Fairfax, Virginia-based X-Pro helps inventors bring product ideas to life, offering engineering, prototyping, manufacturing and fulfillment under one roof.
How a Fairfax Co. dad turned a passion project into a bagel business
McLean Bagels, a father-daughter venture, has gone from the humble beginnings in a home kitchen to selling hundreds weekly at local farmers’ markets.
Fairfax District businesses frustrated after another round of flooding caused by rain
Virginia governor promises change after accused murderer flees U.S. from mental health facility
Virginia Gov. Spanberger is promising changes after an accused killer fled the U.S. while on unsupervised release from a Fairfax County mental health facility.
Fairfax Co. middle school eyeing 14th straight Science Olympiad state title
Longfellow Middle School’s team has won 13 consecutive state Science Olympiad titles, and is eyeing a 14th. The school has won the state championship 19 times.
Secondhand retailer to repurpose former adult entertainment store in Springfield
A secondhand furniture, home goods and clothing retailer is expanding into the Fairfax County market with a future location in Springfield. Last week, Remix Market signed a five-year lease at 6909 Old Keene Mill Road, according to real estate firm Boosalis Properties, which represented the tenant in the transaction. The 6,250-square-foot standalone Springfield Executive Building
NCCU’s Rodrigo Alves Named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Finalist
FAIRFAX, Va. – Rodrigo Alves of the North Carolina Central men's tennis team has been named a finalist for the 2026 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year, as announced by the EDU Ledger. A special edition highlighting the honorees will be published this summer.
Exclusive | LA’s Fairfax District now a ghost town of empty storefronts — as biz owners blast 'greedy' landlords squeezing survivors
Fairfax County’s new meals tax starts in 2026. Here’s what diners, businesses should know
If you grab takeout, dine out, or run a food business in Fairfax County, you’ll see a change in 2026: a new meals tax is about to take effect.
Suspects wanted for string of business burglaries in Fairfax County
Police are searching for suspects accused in a string of Fairfax County business burglaries.
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
In Fairfax, Virginia, 18-year-old Sanya Singhal said she voted early to “try to be the first early voter.” In Henrico County, Laura Bland said she cast a ballot to send “a signal that we’re still here.”
Another accused killer released from Virginia mental health facility after insanity plea
The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office agreed to the release of another man accused of murder after another accused killer fled the U.S. on a weekend pass from a Fairfax County mental health facility.
Fairfax-based ITC Federal to acquire govcon business tied to ICE
ITC Federal announced Tuesday it has signed a definitive agreement to buy McLean-based Capgemini Government Solutions.
Planning commission lauds work on ‘complex’ Lake Fairfax Business Center development plan
Plans to transform most of the Lake Fairfax Business Center in Reston into a mixed-use neighborhood are heading to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for a final vote. Developer EYA secured a supportive recommendation from the Fairfax County Planning Commission last Wednesday (Oct. 14) after its legal representative confirmed that any lingering disagreements with
The Politics Hour: Fairfax County Board Chair Jeff McKay and 'Crossover Day' in Maryland
Fairfax County Board Chair Jeff McKay on Richmond voting to allow a Tysons casino. Plus, Maryland House Majority Whip Ashanti Martinez on the bills moving forward in th General Assembly.
Justin Fairfax murder-suicide shocks Virginia political world, beyond
Fairfax Behavioral Health opens Lynnwood outpatient clinic
Branches Lynnwood will provide group therapy and medication management with a new focus on neurodivergent teens and adults.
Mason Athletics to Host National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration with Carnival on Jan. 31 - George Mason University Athletics
FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason Athletics is celebrating its annual Sue Collins National Girls and Women in Sports Day along with Homecoming on January 31 at the women's basketball game against Saint Louis with a Youth Sports Carnival.
Fairfax County’s Xpect Solutions acquires Reston security company
Fairfax County-based Xpect Solutions announced Thursday that it has acquired Reston-based security company Amivero.
Did grants given to Fairfax Co. businesses during COVID actually help?
Fairfax County’s pandemic grant programs helped hundreds of local businesses survive the steep economic downturn of 2020.
Matthew Whitaker invites audiences into his Birchmere debut
The Grammy-winning musician brings a quintet and new music
Fairfax District businesses flooded as heavy rain swamps Melrose Avenue
Business owners dealing with significant flooding damage say they are disappointed that pre-positioned city trucks intended to act as vacuums didn't keep them dry.
Revised charter aims to give more sports a place on Fairfax County Athletic Council
Changes to membership on the Fairfax County Athletic Council could give a seat at the table to representatives from a wider array of sports. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on June 9 approved the body's first significant charter change since 2004, slightly adjusting slots on the 23-member council. Approved by supervisors unanimously and without
Justin Fairfax’s rapid rise in Virginia politics flamed out after scandal
Fairfax was elected Virginia’s lieutenant governor in 2017, but sexual assault allegations led to his political downfall.
Hearing on NextEra-Dominion utility merger scheduled in Fairfax
Virginia's state regulatory body has scheduled a Northern Virginia hearing as it weighs a proposed merger between Dominion Energy and Florida-based NextEra Energy.
Free Summer Entertainment Series returns with varied lineups despite reduced budget
The Fairfax County Park Authority has unveiled event lineups for this year's Summer Entertainment Series, which will feature more than 100 outdoor concerts, movie screenings and other free diversions. Kicking off with Springfield Nights at Burke Lake Park and Arts in the Parks at Frying Pan Farm Park on June 24, the 2026 offerings won't
Around the World Festival marks 10 years of food and entertainment
The world is coming to Alexandria. On Saturday, the 10th annual Around the World Cultural Food Festival will take place at Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria. Visitors can expect to
Inova buys two Fairfax medical buildings for $97.5M
Inova Health bought two medical office buildings in Fairfax County for $97.5 million, Newmark announced Wednesday.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and himself, police say
Police say the couple was going through a divorce and that the shootings may have been sparked by court paperwork he received
Mount Vernon Teens Can Apply for $1,000 Mental-Health Project Grants
Fairfax County is offering grants of up to $1,000 for youth-planned mental-health and suicide-prevention projects. Applications are due Sept. 14.
Virginia’s Fairfax County Public Schools builds bridges to quantum computing
The district is installing a quantum computer at one high school that will be usable in early 2027 and has built local partnerships on curriculum.
Fairfax County seeks to cut red tape for local businesses facing hurdles
Fairfax County leaders are exploring ways to streamline bureaucratic processes and cut red tape for local businesses.
Robots, rocket science and moon dirt: Take a look inside Fairfax’s newest high school
McLean's Longfellow Middle School Competes for 14th Consecutive Science Olympiad State Title
McLean's Longfellow Middle School’s Science Olympiad team is preparing to compete for its 14th consecutive state title.
Fairfax County leaders consider how to reduce hurdles for small businesses
Fairfax County leaders are considering ways to cut red tape for small businesses.
DMV high school football rankings (9/8/26)
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Here are this week’s high school football top 25 rankings compiled by DC News Now sports reporters Jake Rohm and Alex Flum. Areas eligible for these rankings are based on our coverage zone and viewing area: Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Frederick County (MD), Fairfax County, Loudoun County, […]
Divorce judge was concerned about Justin Fairfax’s recent mental health, 2022 gun incident, court documents show
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax purchased a handgun in 2022, and had it with him during “some kind of adverse psychological event” that year.
4 businesses burglarized within 3-block radius in Fairfax District
Several businesses located within a three-block radius in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles were burglarized overnight, prompting a search for suspects.
1 suspect in custody following the overnight vandalism of 3 Fairfax businesses
Lake Fairfax Business Park rezoning for residential development heads to county review this fall
Previous Image 1/2 Next Image The planned redevelopment of Lake Fairfax Business Park into a large residential development is on track for consideration by Fairfax County officials this fall. EYA Development provided a presentation on the proposed redevelopment to the Board of Directors of the Reston Association on July 23. The business park is at
Fairfax launches pilot to help small business owners obtain permits for store renovations
A new Fairfax County government pilot program aims to make life easier for small business owners seeking to make minor alterations before they open their stores. The Tenant Support Services (TSS) initiative is designed to move applicants through the permit approval process more efficiently by providing "early guidance, clear expectations and coordinated review support," county