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Democratic Candidates Vie in Primary

Do you know the Primary Election candidates?

Democrats will hold a Primary Election on June 17 to select their candidates for Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Early voting is open now through June 14.

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Memorial Day Weekend 2025

A roundup of events in four communities

Residents in Fairfax County observed Memorial Day weekend and the Monday observance with various ceremonies, wreath presentations, musical performances, and other events.

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Gerry Connolly Dead at 75

Longtime congressman succumbs to esophageal cancer.

Congressman Gerry Connolly, the longtime Virginia politician and influential Democratic statesman on Capitol Hill, died early Wednesday, May 21.

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Join Sen. Boysko and Del. Sullivan for Great Falls Town Hall, Wednesday, May 28th

Sen. Jennifer Boysko and Del. Rip Sullivan will hold a Great Falls Legislative Town Hall happening at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 at the Grange.

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Fresh Air, Fresh Food

The simple health ritual bringing neighbors together

In a Vienna neighborhood just off Tapawingo Road, a love of seasonal food has quietly evolved into a beloved local ritual.

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Town of Vienna Holds Tax Rate Steady

At its regular meeting Monday, May 19, the Vienna Town Council adopted the Town budget, real estate tax rate, and water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026.

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Senior Living: AARP Virginia: How to Make Yourself a Harder Target

Criminals are always looking for ways to get your personal information to use in criminal activities. The good news is that there are many steps you can take to help protect your data and minimize its value to criminals.

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On Arbor Day

New agreement to protect vegetation along the W&OD, and the possibility of a W&OD Visitors Center in Vienna.

In a show of environmental resilience, on Friday afternoon, April 25, Arbor Day 2025, Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn joined the Mayor of the Town of Vienna, Linda Colbert; Paul Gilbert, executive director of NOVA Parks; Virginia State Delegate Holly Seibold; and others who gathered on a portion of the Town Green in Vienna behind the Freeman House and Museum.

Turn Down the Lights to Help Migrating Birds

In Northern Virginia alone, an estimated 100 to 160 million birds migrate through our skies each spring and fall. Artificial lights can turn their journey into a confusing and dangerous trek.

Former FCPD Sergeant Sentenced to Five Years

Mother of fatal police shooting victim, Timothy McCree Johnson, speaks out.

Former Fairfax County Police Sergeant Wesley Shifflett was processed into the county jail Friday evening, Feb. 28. At his sentencing hearing earlier that day, Fairfax County Circuit Judge Randy I. Bellows sentenced Shifflett, 36, to five years in prison with two years suspended.

Youngkin Commutes Shifflett’s Sentence

Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney: “Insult to all Virginians who value an untainted justice system.”

In a statement Sunday night, March 2, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) said he commuted the sentence of Wesley Shifflett.

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Immigrants Face New Fears Locally

Governor orders local ICE cooperation

The attention of northern Virginians has been captive to the uncertainties of agency dissolutions, federal employee terminations and layoffs impacting neighbors living here.

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Immigration Raids Evoke Horror in Fairfax County

Three so far this week; more expected.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids are sweeping across Northern Virginia this week.

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Surovell Defends His Casino Bill

Bill passed the Senate (24-Y 16-N) on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Opponents question source of $1.8B casino revenue prediction.

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Bugs and Hisses, Osprey Platforms and Honored with Award

What’s next for Susan Laume?

Susan Laume just received the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Naturalist Volunteer of the Year Award for 2024.

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