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A sexual offender who was arrested for violating a ban from George Mason University early last month was sentenced during a hearing Oct. 15.
While all FCPS students are learning at home, they are missing one crucial resource from attending in-person school: library books.
As the community continues to battle the coronavirus, one question on nearly everyone’s mind is when can students of the Fairfax County Public School district return to in-person instruction?
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual event aimed at reaching out to local military veterans who are interested in starting their own businesses in their local community.
STERLING, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers leveraged the Simplified Arrival process to detect an impostor to a Senegal passport and U.S. travel visa at Washington Dulles International Airport Oct. 6.
STERLING, Va. –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport seized nearly $44,000 in unreported currency from an Ethiopia-bound traveler Oct. 5.
Investigators from the Fairfax County Fire Investigations Section (FIS), in coordination with the Fairfax County Police Department and federal law enforcement partners, have arrested 48 year-old Louis Garbers in connection with an incendiary vehicle fire that occurred August 15, in the 4200 …
A 21-year-old Reston man is facing felony charges after a woman was assaulted on Oct. 7 in an apartment community.
Today the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT) held a press conference to release the results of three member surveys that were conducted about the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) return to school plan, workload and planning time. The data demonstrates that FCPS staff members are…
More than 8,600 runners from all 50 U.S states and the District of Columbia are now set to run the MCM10K as part of the virtual 2020 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Weekend.
As of September 10, 2020, an indoor ski resort is on the horizon. It will be located on redeveloped land by the I-95 Lorton Landfill. The resort will also include other amenities such as hotels, restaurants, and shops. Partner John Emery chose this location because of the documented successe…
Fall is underway and most of our life continues to be online. The new normal has us exploring creative endeavors and rethinking our plans. For ArtsFAirfax, our annual Arts Awards celebration moves to October 15, 2021, but there are many opportunities to live, work, and play in the arts this …
Metro Transit Police today arrested the individual suspected of an attempted rape October 6 aboard a Silver Line train in Northern Virginia.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Two Chinese nationals involved in a $1.1 million fraud scheme involving gift cards, have both pleaded guilty and one has been sentenced for their respective roles in the conspiracy.
Fall is breeding season for deer and you can expect to see more of them on our roads. Please be aware that deer are unpredictable and crashes with them are a safety concern.
Units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and the Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services responded to a reported building fire in the 7600 block of Loisdale Road in the Springfield area of Fairfax County Oct. 6 at 11:51 a.m.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved an emergency ordinance authorizing the establishment of several county-operated temporary hypothermia prevention shelters to serve individuals experiencing homelessness during the harsh winter months ahead.
Reston Community Center is pleased to announce its YouTube channel was awarded “Most Innovative Marketing Strategy” 2019 (population 50,001 – 100,000) at the Virginia Parks and Recreation Society’s 65th annual conference.
Three Fairfax County public schools will benefit from a five-year $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) to expand programming in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Fort Belvoir Primary School, Fort Belvoir Elementary School, and Whi…
FAIRFAX – The Stringfellow Road ramps to I-66 East and from I-66 West will convert from alternating, one-way travel to full-time, two-way travel beginning on or about October 13, as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project.
Metro Transit Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify the suspect of an attempted rape October 6, aboard a Silver Line train in northern Virginia.
An Arlington County man was sentenced to 65 years after DNA evidence linked him to a 2014 and 2016 sexual assault.
Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Oct. 5 at 2:20 am.
The Alexandria Police Department continues to actively investigate a recent increase in weapons offenses involving shots fired. Although there have been the same number of incidents of this type during the first nine months of 2019 and 2020, there have been significantly more incidents in re…
On October 4, the Alexandria Police Department arrested Tavon Marquis Lanier, a 19 year-old resident of Alexandria, and charged him with second degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, in connection with the September 30 homicide of John Pope.
Units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, the City of Alexandria Fire Department, and the Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services responded for a building fire in the 6300 block of Backlick Road in the Springfield area of Fairfax County Oct. 1 at approximately 3:09 p.m.
Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department Major Crimes Bureau have arrested a man in connection with the sexual assault of a juvenile.
Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $143,000 in smoking bongs in an air cargo shipment at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday.
Two Fairfax County Schools Named 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Having been out of action since mid-March due to the pandemic, NextStop Theatre Company was looking for a way to bring theater patrons back safely and offer the chance to some of its performers to get in front of people again.
Governor Ralph Northam and First Lady Pamela Northam were notified Sept. 23 that a member of the governor’s official residence staff, who works closely within the couple’s living quarters, had developed symptoms and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.
Saaya Patel is a competitive dancer, a serious student, and a drummer. She also volunteers at a memory care facility and also has started a literacy program where children can read to their dogs with the goal of improving their reading skills and providing the dogs with loving attention. She…
Fairfax County Public School Superintendent Scott Braband proposed on September 15th that the nationally-ranked Thomas Jefferson High School is considering altering the admissions process with the hopes of increasing student body diversity.
Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Fairfax County Sept. 23 at 11:23 p.m. The crash occurred on Interstate 95 at the 161 mile marker.
Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department Major Crimes Bureau are investigating after a man was found dead Sept. 28 inside an apartment in Groveton.
Fairfax County Firefighter Andrew Cruikshank was charged with one count of misdemeanor assault Sept. 28 following an incident that occurred September 14 while transporting a patient to a local hospital.
Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Fairfax County at 6:16 a.m. Sept. 28.
Governor Ralph Northam and First Lady Pamela Northam were notified Sept. 23 that a member of the governor’s official residence staff, who works closely within the couple’s living quarters, had developed symptoms and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.
Fairfax High School’s theater department is preparing a virtual fall production for the first time ever as the school district conducts classes virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Tuesday, September 15th, Fairfax County supervisors voted 9-1 to ban possession of firearms on public property. The ordinance states that guns will not be allowed in county buildings, community centers, parks and recreation facilities. The decision comes after similar ordinances passed in…
2 Fairfax County companies selected for export trade program
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand presented a plan to the Fairfax County School Board to begin in-person instruction in a phased plan for small groups—or cohorts—of students who are likely to experience the greatest challenges with distance learning. The …
As a result of an investigation involving former teacher Matthew Snell, Detectives confirmed that complaints of suspected child abuse were reported to Thoreau Middle School Principal, Yusef Azimi in Oct. 2019. However, the complaints were not subsequently reported to CPS or the police, as re…
Kings Glen Elementary School sixth grade teacher Lisa Rode has been named the Region 4 Teacher of the Year by the Virginia Department of Education.
Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Major Crimes Bureau are continuing to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred last night in a Lorton community.
A group of Trump supporters waving campaign flags disrupted the second day of early voting in Fairfax, Sept. 19, chanting “four more years” as voters entered a polling location and, at one point, forming a line that voters had to walk around outside the site.County election officials eventua…
After a controversial two month public debate over changing the name of Sidney Lanier Middle School, tributed to a Confederate poet and soldier, the City of Fairfax School Board voted on Monday to officially change the name.
Explore some of the favorite (relatively) recently published books recommended by the collections staff at Fairfax County Public Library.
FCEDA global operations pivot to virtual during pandemic
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