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Winter Storm Fern and the Deep Freeze

Frozen sidewalks and mounds of ‘snow-crete’ block everyday life.

More Snow

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What’s the Status of Redistricting for My FCPS Student?

Board’s approved plan punts the problem down the road; Boundary Explorer tool will be ‘updated by the end of January.’

Boundary


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Salt: Winter Helper, Pollution Hazard

Experts say use sparingly to protect fresh drinking water resources

Salt


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Over $4B: FCPS Proposed Budget

Step one of nine for Fiscal Year 2027 budget before school board approval in May.

Budget

School Board Approves Results of Boundary Review

Critics say incremental change at extraordinary cost leaves core problems unsolved.

School Board Approves Results of Boundary Review

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The Landfill’s Becoming ‘Birdy’

50-acre no-mow grassland provides sanctuary for some bird species of concern.

Birdy landfill


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Local Ice Skating Marvel Honors Friend

The ice skating community and one teenage girl lost a lot from last year’s helicopter-airliner collision.

Ice Skating

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Beetlejuice JR

ACCT brings Broadway musical to the stage.

Beetlejuice

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New Trail Proposed for Gum Springs

Trail and overlook would give access to Little Hunting Creek

Trail


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Pinball Wizards Tilt the Game in Old Town

The bells and bumpers continue to entertain with the magic of pinball.

He's a Pinball Wizard


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Volunteer Fairfax Hosts MLK Day of Service

More than 1,000 registrants, 16 service projects, 500 pounds of food items donated.

MLK Day

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New Governor Stresses Unity at Inauguration

Spirits soar as Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s first woman governor, is sworn in.

Spirits soar as Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s first woman governor, is sworn in.

Domino Effect of Spanberger’s Appointments

Special Elections triggered in NOVA.

Special Elections triggered in NOVA.


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Virginia’s Hidden Wins: New Laws in Effect

From protecting primates to ending ‘mystery’ court bills to a bit of help for foster children.

New laws

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Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets 2026 Legislative Push

Fighting to expand automated enforcement beyond school and work zones

Fighting to expand automated enforcement beyond school and work zones

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