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Reston will be home to Virginia’s first JW Marriott Hotel
Fairfax Health District is hiring for pandemic response efforts
Falls Church-based PAE awarded task order to provide COVID-19 testing for sports
Mason to unveil new Forensic Science Research and Training Laboratory
FCPS announces appointment of new Chief Academic Officer
Fairfax County Public Library Board of Trustees welcomes two new members
Former law dean at University of Alabama, named Scalia Law School Dean
Del. Kathy Tran (D-Fairfax) and Del. Ken Plum (D-Fairfax) are endorsing Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond City) in her run for the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial race.
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…
Two Fairfax County Schools Named 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools
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.
2 Fairfax County companies selected for export trade program
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.
FCEDA global operations pivot to virtual during pandemic
Bret Johnson, assistant professor of accounting in George Mason University’s School of Business, has been awarded a one-year academic fellowship with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC).
When it comes to making informed decisions for government, businesses, and the community, it’s important to have lots of information. For the Greater Washington area, leaders in those spheres rely on reports and analyses to ensure the best choices are made for the region’s future. In many wa…
Governor Ralph Northam announced September 4 that he has appointed Alexandria Police Officer Bennie L. Evans to the Commonwealth of Virginia Criminal Justice Services Board.
Two hundred twelve students from 18 high schools have been named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2021. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), which also serves as the Governor’s Regional School for Northern Virginia, has 132 semifinalists.
George Mason University is ranked 70th in the United States, and has 25 academic programs ranked in the top 100 nationally in the latest World University Rankings by Times Higher Education.
The Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination announced the winners of the 2020 Environmental Excellence Awards Sept. 2.
Kelley Traver with Department of Family Services Foster Care and Adoption was recently honored by the American Bar Association as a Reunification Hero.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand has named Gautam Sethi, who currently serves as chief technology officer for the Douglas County (Col.) School District, as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) overseeing the Department of Information Technology, effective …
Mason team sets the stage for a test that can detect tuberculosis in children
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) Fire Chief John Butler has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) President’s Awards of Recognition.
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam, First Lady Pamela Northam, and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Director and CEO Alex Nyerges announced August 25 40 Virginia artists who will receive $5,000 grants through a special program to help visual artists impacted by COVID-19.
Fairfax County, the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) and the community celebrated construction of the new Lorton Community Center and Lorton Library with a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 22.
A team headed by two George Mason University scientists has developed a urine test that detects tuberculosis in many types of patients, but has proven especially effective in children.
Two prominent George Mason University economists were recently recognized as among the 100 Most Influential in the world.
The Hwang Family will be honored by the Fairfax County Park Foundation (FCPF) for their support of county parks and park programs. Family members will receive the 2020 Eakin Philanthropy Award in the Individual category at a virtual ceremony in November.
New Pickup Curb for App-Based Ride Services Debuts at Dulles
The Friends of Riverbend Park (FORB) is being honored by the Fairfax County Park Foundation (FCPF) for its generous support of Riverbend Park programs and projects. The group of dedicated volunteers will receive a 2020 Eakin Philanthropy Award in the Fairfax County Park Authority Friends Gro…
The Reston Community Center (RCC) Board of Governors announces five candidates for its 2020 Preference Poll.
With the project to reconstruct outdoor platforms at four Orange Line stations west of Ballston proceeding well ahead of schedule, Metro today announced that East Falls Church will reopen August 23.
The George Mason University Board of Visitors (BOV) at its annual full board meeting August 3 elected James W. “Jimmy” Hazel rector, Horace Blackman vice rector and Simmi Bhuller secretary of the 16-member governing body.
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