FCPS nixes student holiday for Veterans Day after debate over school calendar | FFXnow Hoping to alleviate parents’ concerns about the frequency of disruptions this school year, the Fairfax County School Board has backed a calendar for the upcoming academic year that cuts down on the nu...

Hoping to alleviate parents’ concerns about the frequency of disruptions this school year, the Fairfax County School Board backed a calendar for the upcoming academic year that cuts down on early-release days and nixes Veterans Day as a holiday. www.ffxnow.com/2026/04/13/f...

Fairfax County plots to expand Capital Bikeshare along I-66 trail | FFXnow Fairfax County is seeking public input on 14 proposed new Capital Bikeshare stations. Officials with the Fairfax County Department of Transportation held a virtual information session on Wednesday (April 8) to discuss a planned expansion of the system throughout the I-66 corridor. Capital Bikeshare is a joint venture owned by Fairfax and Arlington counties, the

Fairfax County is seeking public input on 14 proposed new Capital Bikeshare stations. www.ffxnow.com/2026/04/10/f...

Planning commission agrees retail not needed in planned Kingstowne Towne Center housing | FFXnow Previous Image 1/2 Next Image Fairfax County planners are fine with a Maryland developer jettisoning retail options for two all-residential buildings at Kingstowne Towne Center near Alexandria. At its...

Fairfax County planners are fine with a Maryland developer jettisoning retail options for two all-residential buildings at Kingstowne Towne Center near Alexandria. www.ffxnow.com/2026/03/30/p...

Parents worry FCPS too ‘cavalier’ about screen time for students | FFXnow As Fairfax County Public Schools officials develop a policy regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom, some parents worry the division is already too reliant on technology. Severa...

As Fairfax County Public Schools officials develop a policy regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom, some parents worry the division is already too reliant on technology. www.ffxnow.com/2026/03/24/p...

Fairfax school board members push for more detailed policy governing AI usage | FFXnow Fairfax County Public Schools officials are open to a more robust artificial intelligence policy, but a final version is still a few months from being ready for primetime. Staff have been working sinc...

Fairfax County Public Schools officials are open to a more robust artificial intelligence policy, but a final version is still a few months from being ready for primetime. www.ffxnow.com/2026/03/19/f...

From commuter service to full regional rail system: New Virginia Railway Express CEO lays ambitious expansion plans Virginia Railway Express is on track for a big expansion in service by 2030, with its new CEO hoping for a total transformation of the system by 2050.

Virginia Railway Express is on track for a big expansion in service by 2030, with its new CEO hoping for a total transformation of the system by 2050. www.insidenova.com/news/prince_...

Fauquier tax bills expected to spike by $100s due to rising assessments Fauquier County is proposing a nearly 6% decrease in the real estate tax rate, but rising property values will still contribute to a tax increase for residents.

Fauquier County is proposing a nearly 6% decrease in the real estate tax rate, but rising property values will still contribute to a tax increase for residents. www.fauquiernow.com/news/governm...

Virginia Democrats Focus on Affordability With New Governor, Control of General Assembly - Community Sentinel Democrats are poised to make positive changes for all Virginians.

With control of the governor’s mansion and both chambers of the General Assembly, Virginia Democrats are hoping to tackle affordability issues as this year’s legislative session crosses its midpoint. communitysentinel.media/2026/03/02/v...

Warrenton to spend $153K related to vacant town manager position Warrenton will spend over $153,000 to find a new town manager, pay out the previous one and cover the cost of an interim one.

Warrenton will spend over $153,000 to find a new town manager, pay out the previous one and cover the cost of an interim one. www.fauquiernow.com/news/governm...

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FCPS superintendent tweaks boundary change plans after public comments | FFXnow Fairfax County Public Schools has revised, eliminated and postponed several planned redistricting proposals after extensive public feedback. Superintendent Michelle Reid’s revised recommendations for ...

Fairfax County Public Schools has revised, eliminated and postponed several planned redistricting proposals after extensive public feedback. www.ffxnow.com/2026/01/20/f...

Nasty flu season tears through Northern Virginia It’s that time of year again, but this time it’s particularly bad. Respiratory illnesses, especially influenza, are tearing through Northern Virginia, accounting for 22% of ER visits in the week endin...

It’s flu season and this one is rough. www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax...

New housing, hotel pitched for former Key Bridge Marriott site in Rosslyn A new developer is hoping to bring over 1,700 housing units across five buildings to the former Key Bridge Marriott site in Rosslyn.

A new developer is hoping to bring over 1,700 housing units across five buildings to the former Key Bridge Marriott site in Rosslyn. www.insidenova.com/news/arlingt...

Temporary padel courts approved for office parking lot in Tysons | FFXnow A growing sport is getting a temporary home in Tysons, bringing new life to a parking lot that’s been slated for redevelopment for more than a decade. Earlier this month (Dec. 3), the Fairfax County P...

A growing sport is getting a temporary home in Tysons, bringing new life to a parking lot that’s been slated for redevelopment for more than a decade.

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Fairfax County leaders approve labor contract for government workers | FFXnow Fairfax County has committed to funding its responsibilities to employees under a collective bargaining agreement. At its meeting on Tuesday (Dec. 9), the Board of Supervisors voted 8-1 to approve a r...

Fairfax County has committed to funding its responsibilities to employees under a collective bargaining agreement. www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/11/f...

'I don't think he can fulfill our needs:' Warrenton council hires interim town attorney during testy meeting Warrenton’s contentious change in leadership is moving forward after a heated Town Council debate with allegations of cronyism and incompetence. At its meeting Tuesday, the council voted 4-2 to hire M...

Warrenton’s contentious change in leadership is moving forward after a heated Town Council debate with allegations of cronyism and incompetence. www.fauquiernow.com/news/governm...

After safety concerns, Warrenton to resume permit requests for Courthouse Square More than two years after a dispute over a Black Lives Matter protest shut down event permitting for Warrenton’s Courthouse Square, the town is ready to start accepting permit requests again.

More than two years after safety concerns around gatherings and protests at Warrenton’s Courthouse Square, the town is ready to start accepting permit requests again. www.fauquiernow.com/news/governm...

Report: Fairfax carbon emissions trending down, despite post-Covid travel uptick | FFXnow Fairfax County has reduced greenhouse gas emissions nearly 30% since 2005, with officials optimistic the downward trend will continue toward the county’s goals for 2030. County staff provided a draft ...

Fairfax County has reduced greenhouse gas emissions nearly 30% since 2005, with officials optimistic the downward trend will continue toward the county’s goals for 2030. www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/05/r...

Fairfax County continues electric vehicle push, but won’t meet 2035 goal | FFXnow Fairfax County won’t be able to meet its goal of electrifying its vehicle fleet by 2035. County officials told the Board of Supervisors’ environmental committee last week (Nov. 25) that the goal is un...

Fairfax County won’t be able to meet its goal of electrifying its vehicle fleet by 2035. www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/02/f...

Regulations to preserve mobile homes backed by Fairfax planning commission | FFXnow Fairfax County is one step closer to updating its regulations for manufactured homes for the first time in nearly half a century. At its meeting last Wednesday (Nov. 19), the Fairfax County Planning C...

Fairfax County is one step closer to updating its regulations for manufactured homes for the first time in nearly half a century. www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/24/r...

Proposal to redevelop the Fair Oaks Business Park with housing advances | FFXnow Previous Image 1/3 Next Image Fairfax County officials are poised to consider two large redevelopments that would bring more than 1,000 housing units and tens of thousands of square feet of retail to ...

Fairfax County officials are poised to consider two large redevelopments that would bring more than 1,000 housing units and tens of thousands of square feet of retail to Fair Oaks. www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/14/p...

Warrenton Town Council taps Miller for interim town manager role; residents condemn Cassidy firing Warrenton Town Council has appointed Finance Director Stephanie Miller as acting town manager while officials seek an interim and permanent replacement.

After abruptly firing its town manager last month, Warrenton Town Council has appointed its finance director as acting town manager while officials seek an interim and permanent replacement. www.fauquiernow.com/news/governm...

Del. Thomas defeats Gorham in Virginia's 21st District Prince William County Del. Josh Thomas earned another two-year term in the Virginia House of Delegates, retaining a seat for Democrats that could prove key to their control of the chamber.

Prince William County Del. Josh Thomas earned another two-year term in the Virginia House of Delegates, retaining a seat for Democrats that could prove key to their control of the chamber. www.insidenova.com/headlines/de...

National security contractor wins approval for new Herndon office campus | FFXnow A national security contractor has received Fairfax County’s blessing to open a new campus in Herndon. The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve the project for Peraton at its meeting on T...

A national security contractor has received Fairfax County’s blessing to open a new campusin Herndon. www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/30/n...

Final phase of push to redevelop Oakton’s Flint Hill Office Park advances | FFXnow The final phase of a three-part office-to-housing redevelopment in Oakton is one step closer to the end of its journey. At its meeting last week (Oct. 22), the Fairfax County Planning Commission unani...

The final phase of a three-part office-to-housing redevelopment in Oakton is one step closer to the end of its journey. www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/29/f...

Virginia Governor Race A Litmus Test of Trump - Community Sentinel Historically, Virginia has elected a Democratic governor after a Republican wins the White House.

With only a week left until Election Day, Virginia’s gubernatorial race is set to provide an early litmus test of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. communitysentinel.media/2025/10/28/v...

FCPS seeks to prepare students for future by incorporating AI tools in schools | FFXnow Fairfax County Public Schools officials want to make sure students are using artificial intelligence as a tool rather than a crutch. FCPS doesn’t have a comprehensive policy governing the use of AI, b...

Fairfax County Public Schools officials want to make sure students are using artificial intelligence as a tool rather than a crutch. www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/20/f...

FCPS leans toward traditional model for new western high school near Herndon | FFXnow Fairfax County Public Schools officials are planning to use a traditional model for the division’s first new high school to open in 20 years. The county school board discussed the latest updates in pl...

Fairfax County Public Schools officials are planning to use a traditional model for the division’s first new high school to open in 20 years. www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/15/f...

Wolf Trap private school’s plan to expand grade levels finds support | FFXnow A private school in the Wolf Trap area is one step closer to expanding its services to younger students. The Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval Wednesday (Oct. 8) of a...

A private school in the Wolf Trap area is one step closer to expanding its services to younger students. www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/10/w...

Plan to renovate Willow Springs school granted more time for review | FFXnow A planned renovation of Willow Springs Elementary School is still on track, as Fairfax County officials extend a review period for the project. The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted last Tuesday ...

A planned renovation of Willow Springs Elementary School is still on track, as Fairfax County officials extend a review period for the project.

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