Voting booths with American flags set up in a polling station for Fairfax County elections.

9 a.m. Turnout Report: Constitutional Amendment Special Election
🗳️ Voted today: 4.1% of registered voters

🗳️ Voted early: 22% of registered voters

Registered voters = 813,763

Polls are open until 7 p.m.!

Gum Springs leaders rally to save ‘pillar of community’ from county budget axe | FFXnow Previous Image 1/2 Next Image Civic leaders in Fairfax County's oldest African American neighborhood are pressing local leaders to avoid a proposed budget cut that would eliminate a key staff position...

Gum Springs leaders rally to save 'pillar of community' from county budget axe

Vegan cookie shop MidnighTreats aims for Reston reopening later this spring | FFXnow A vegan dessert shop known for its giant, fresh-baked cookies hopes to return to Reston this spring. MidnighTreats is planning to open around late May to early June at Reston Town Center, owner Jemal...

Vegan cookie shop MidnighTreats aims for Reston reopening later this spring

Tysons media company’s merger blocked for now by federal judge | FFXnow A federal judge has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tysons-based rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Troy...

Tysons media company's merger blocked for now by federal judge

Morning Notes for April 21, 2026 | FFXnow Bomb Threat Cleared on Dulles-Bound Plane -- "A United Airlines flight coming from Denver landed safely at Dulles International Airport Monday morning after a reported bomb threat, according to officials....

✈️ Bomb threat cleared on Dulles-bound plane
💧 Lawsuits filed over Potomac sewage spill
🕊️ Sen. Warner's daughter has died
🗣️ Immigration advocates mixed on Spanberger

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 20, 2026 | FFXnow Good Monday evening, Fairfax County. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Apr...

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 20, 2026

Photos: Vienna Community Center celebrates 60 years with cake, memories | FFXnow Previous Image 1/13 Next Image Entering the multipurpose room at the Vienna Community Center last Friday afternoon (April 17) was like stepping into a time capsule. For an open house to celebrate the...

Photos: Vienna Community Center celebrates 60 years with cake, memories

Fairfax County’s second Sheetz could open in Franconia area | FFXnow A local businessman is seeking to rezone a Franconia property to make way for Fairfax County's second Sheetz location. Basim Mansour, who owns the home improvement company Michael and Sons, petitioned...

Fairfax County's second Sheetz could open in Franconia area

What to know about Tuesday’s special election on Congressional redistricting | FFXnow After months of sometimes confusing commercials, mailers and political campaigning, Virginians will decide tomorrow (Tuesday) whether to allow an off-cycle redrawing of the state's Congressional districts....

What to know about Tuesday's special election on Congressional redistricting

Fairfax County started 2026 with more jobless residents than it did 2025, latest data shows | FFXnow The number of jobless residents in Fairfax County jumped by more than a third -- 33.8%, to be precise -- year over year to start 2026, according to new state data. A total of 23,749 county residents were...

Fairfax County started 2026 with more jobless residents than it did 2025, latest data shows

Historic Dunn Loring Center to close ahead of replacement with elementary school | FFXnow The end is near for a school building that has stood in Dunn Loring since the Great Depression. After operating for nearly nine decades, first as a school and then as an administrative hub, the Dunn Loring...

Historic Dunn Loring Center to close ahead of replacement with elementary school

Morning Notes for April 20, 2026 | FFXnow Bren Mar Park ES Safe After Fire -- "Sunday afternoon, there was a fire at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Alexandria ... While the investigation into the cause continues, the Fire Marshal has dete...

Morning Notes:
🚒 Bren Mar Park ES safe after fire
🖤 Dr. Cerina Fairfax's patients mourn
🥵 No AC a struggle in Annandale apartments
www.ffxnow.com/2026/04/20/m...

Fairfax County police sergeant arrested on sexual abuse charges | FFXnow A sergeant in the Fairfax County Police Department was arrested over the weekend for alleged sexual abuse. Matthew Sylvester, a 40-year-old resident of Warrenton, has been charged with two counts of aggravated...

Fairfax County police sergeant arrested on sexual abuse charges

UPDATED: FCPS assessing Bren Mar Park Elementary after two-alarm fire | FFXnow A two-alarm fire broke out at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Lincolnia this afternoon (Sunday), sending a sizable plume of black smoke into the air. Units with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue D...

UPDATE: FCPS is assessing the condition of Bren Mar Park Elementary School's buildings after a two-alarm fire this afternoon www.ffxnow.com/2026/04/19/d...

DEVELOPING: Two-alarm fire breaks out at Bren Mar Park Elementary School | FFXnow A two-alarm fire has broken out at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Lincolnia, sending a sizable plume of black smoke into the air. Units with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched...

DEVELOPING: Two-alarm fire breaks out at Bren Mar Park Elementary School

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 17, 2026 | FFXnow Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Apr...

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 17, 2026

Virginia is experiencing its worst drought in nearly 20 years | FFXnow The drought conditions plaguing parts of Virginia, including Fairfax County, since last fall are officially the worst the state has experienced in almost 20 years. Yesterday (Thursday), the U.S. Drought...

Virginia is experiencing its worst drought in nearly 20 years

Celebrate Reston brings ‘Hamilton,’ Wonder Wagon and more to Lake Anne Plaza | FFXnow Reston's annual celebration of its founding is set to return tomorrow (Saturday) -- only this time, the festival will honor the nation's origins as well. The 2026 edition of Celebrate Reston, which was...

Celebrate Reston brings 'Hamilton,' Wonder Wagon and more to Lake Anne Plaza

VHC Health expands women’s center to Tysons to meet demand | FFXnow Previous Image 1/4 Next Image The thousands of patients who visit VHC Health in Arlington for pregnancy-related services and other women's health needs can now find similar care in Tysons. The nonprofit...

VHC Health expands women's center to Tysons to meet demand

Poll: Best moving company serving Fairfax County | FFXnow Whether you're a newcomer to Fairfax County, switching neighborhoods or leaving for another town altogether, you'll want a trustworthy mover who can help carry both the physical and mental weight of an...

Poll: Best moving company serving Fairfax County

Fairfax County toasts America’s 250th anniversary with limited-time craft drinks | FFXnow Previous Image 1/2 Next Image In addition to learning about the country's history through educational programs or taking in local attractions, Fairfax County residents will be able to celebrate America...

Fairfax County toasts America's 250th anniversary with limited-time craft drinks

Supervisors to honor retiring Chief Judge Penney Azcarate | FFXnow Fairfax County Circuit Court Chief Judge Penney S. Azcarate will be honored by the local Board of Supervisors ahead of her retirement later this summer. The 10-member board voted unanimously Tuesday (April...

Supervisors to honor retiring Chief Judge Penney Azcarate

Traveling food festival returns today to Springfield Town Center | FFXnow A food truck festival is parking at Springfield Town Center today (Friday), potentially drawing thousands of visitors over its weekend-long stay. Foodees Fest will bring more than 40 food trucks and vendors,...

Traveling food festival returns today to Springfield Town Center

Morning Notes for April 17, 2026 | FFXnow Farmers Market Season Returns -- "Fairfax County Farmers Markets return for the 2026 season, bringing farm-fresh produce, baked goods and specialty foods to communities across the county." The season...

🌽 Farmers market season returns
💰 State budget deal unlikely next week
🗳️ Early voting on redistricting picks up
🏛️ Trump arch design approved

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 16, 2026 | FFXnow Good Thursday evening, Fairfax County. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today --...

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 16, 2026

Unveiled concept for new Lake Anne signs reflects midcentury origins | FFXnow Previous Image 1/2 Next Image Fairfax County and its consultant are close to finalizing a new look for signs that will greet residents and visitors as they enter Reston's Lake Anne Village Center. A concept...

Unveiled concept for new Lake Anne signs reflects midcentury origins

County board OKs new Penn Daw fire station with shelter, supportive housing | FFXnow Previous Image 1/2 Next Image Fairfax County supervisors on Tuesday (April 14) unanimously approved the plan to build a new Penn Daw Fire Station, supportive housing and an emergency shelter facility...

County board OKs new Penn Daw fire station with shelter, supportive housing

Spanberger proposes delaying start of retail marijuana sales allowed by Fairfax delegate’s bill | FFXnow Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has proposed amendments to marijuana legislation that include delaying the launch of a recreational sales marketplace for adults. The governor's substitute for HB 642 and SB...

Spanberger proposes delaying start of retail marijuana sales allowed by Fairfax delegate's bill

Ramen chain Kyuramen opens new restaurant at Arrowbrook Centre | FFXnow Previous Image 1/4 Next Image A new spot for ramen and Japanese cuisine has opened for business at Herndon's Arrowbrook Centre. National ramen chain Kyuramen opened yesterday (Wednesday) at 2330 Silver...

Ramen chain Kyuramen opens new restaurant at Arrowbrook Centre

BREAKING: Former LG Justin Fairfax killed wife, self in Annandale murder-suicide | FFXnow Previous Image 1/2 Next Image Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax is one of two people found dead early this morning (Thursday) after an apparent murder-suicide in Annandale. Fairfax, 47,...

BREAKING: Former LG Justin Fairfax killed wife, self in Annandale, police say