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WTOP NewsYesterday

Fairfax Co. police add 3 interactive dashboards to help expand transparency

PatchYesterday

Teen Party Bodycam Video Shows VA Mom Denying Alcohol As Police Report Drunken Teens

Friday, November 13

WJLANov 13

Off-duty Fairfax County officer accused of shoplifting in Stafford

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WTOP NewsNov 13

Woodson High School band director charged with possessing child sex abuse material, solicitation

DC News NowNov 13

Fairfax County band director faces child sex crime charges: Police

PatchNov 13

Fairfax County Police Officer Charged With Shoplifting At Stafford Walmart

Virginia BusinessNov 13

Amazon buys 13 acres in Fairfax County for $72M

FOX 5 DCNov 13

Fairfax County Police officer charged with shoplifting while off-duty

PatchNov 13

Fairfax County Band Director Charged With Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material

PatchNov 13

Fairfax School Board Urges Rejection Of $67B Dominion-NextEra Merger Over Rising Costs, Outages

Fairfax County Police Department NewsNov 13

FCPS Band Director Charged with Production of CSAM and Solicitation of a Minor

FFXnowNov 13

Where to find holiday markets and pop-ups in Fairfax County for 2026

WTOP NewsNov 13

McLean parents charged after teen party with underage drinking, fireworks

PatchNov 13

Stafford Sheriff's Office Searching For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl

PatchNov 13

Fairfax County Police Launch 3 Dashboards To Track Active Calls, Helicopter And Drones

FOX 5 DCNov 13

McLean father charged over teen house party apologizes to neighbors: 'We're embarrassed'

FOX 5 DCNov 13

Fairfax County residents can now track active police calls, drones and helicopters online

Northern Virginia MagazineNov 13

McLean Parents Arrested for Hosting Underage Drinking Party

FFXnowNov 13

McLean party with teens drinking, fireworks leads to criminal charges

PatchNov 13

Career Day At Katherine Johnson Middle School Inspires Students To Explore Future Careers

Thursday, November 12

WJLANov 12

Fairfax County parents accused of throwing teen house party with fireworks, drinking

FOX 5 DCNov 12

Massive house party thrown for teen ends with charges for Northern Virginia parents

Washington TimesNov 12

Virginia’s largest school district touts mediocrity

PatchNov 12

Fairfax Public Schools Consider Changing Class Start Times

FFXnowNov 12

Teen dies days after being struck by driver near Chantilly High School

Northern Virginia MagazineNov 12

See What’s New and Coming Soon at Fairfax Corner

Wednesday, November 11

NBC4 WashingtonNov 11

Teen dies days after being hit by car outside of Chantilly High School

FOX 5 DCNov 11

Fairfax judges reject over 2 dozen plea deals, citing light penalties and missing facts

PatchNov 11

Teen Dies After Being Struck By Car Near Chantilly High School: Police

WTOP NewsNov 11

Fairfax County Public Schools launches budget work with declining enrollment, rising utility and fuel costs

FOX 5 DCNov 11

Fairfax County considers major school start time changes: Here are the 3 options

Northern Virginia MagazineNov 11

Six-Week Holiday Market Pop-Up to Return to Fairfax Corner

The Local GirlNov 11

Where to Stash Your Relatives for the Holidays in Northern Virginia, Based on Their Vibe

City of Fairfax, VA (.gov)Nov 11

Shawn Dunstan Selected to Serve as Fairfax City Fire Chief City of Fairfax, VA

Tuesday, November 10

FOX 5 DCNov 10

Fairfax County considers major changes to school start times

MaxPrepsNov 10

Fairfax High School (VA) Boys Volleyball

PatchNov 10

Fairfax Prosecutor Challenger Dunn-Pirio Gains Endorsements; Descano Defends Office's Record

Washington BladeNov 10

Sabrina Bruce becomes first trans person elected in Fairfax County

PatchNov 10

Woman Critically Injured In Seven Corners Pedestrian Crash: Fairfax Police

WUSA9Nov 10

'My cruiser was just struck' | Body cam footage captures moment suspected drunk driver slams into Fairfax Police vehicle

WTOP NewsNov 10

Driver charged with DWI after crashing into Fairfax County police cruiser on I-95

Monday, November 9

Eater DCNov 9

A Hidden Gem Tasting Menu Showcases a Beloved Chef’s Career in Fairfax

FFXnowNov 9

FCPD: Man charged with drunk driving after crashing into DWI officer’s cruiser

Legacy | ObituaryNov 9

Mary Helman Obituary (2026) - Fairfax, VA - Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home

Northern Virginia MagazineNov 9

23 Veterans Day Deals and Discounts in Northern Virginia

Dignity MemorialNov 9

Dixon Hemphill Obituary - Fairfax, VA

Saturday, November 7

MaxPrepsNov 7

Robinson High School (Fairfax, VA) Soccer

MaxPrepsNov 7

Woodson High School (Fairfax, VA) Football

MaxPrepsNov 7

Robinson High School (Fairfax, VA) Football

Friday, November 6

FFXnowNov 6

A New Source for News, Events, and More in Fairfax, VA

Thursday, November 5

City of Fairfax, VA (.gov)Nov 5

Fairfax City Awards Grants to Human Services Nonprofits City of Fairfax, VA

Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov)Nov 5

Fairfax County Parkway/Popes Head Road interchange nighttime closures in Fairfax Oct. 11-15 & 18-22

Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov)Nov 5

Fairfax County Parkway southbound nighttime lane closures in Fairfax Station July 8 & 9

Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov)Nov 5

Fairfax County Parkway northbound nighttime lane closures in Fairfax Station Oct. 23 & 30

Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov)Nov 5

Fairfax County Parkway Northbound Single Lane Closure in Fairfax Station the Night of July 12

Monday, November 2

Fairfax County (.gov)Nov 2

Fairfax County History Portal: Step Into History

Thursday, October 29

NBC4 WashingtonOct 29

‘A perfect mom': Cerina Fairfax's sister opens up about Virginia tragedy

Tuesday, October 27

Yahoo FinanceOct 27

Lincoln Avenue Communities and Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority Celebrate Grand Opening of Affordable Housing Development in Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax County (.gov)Oct 27

Jaberi appointed Health Department director

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