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Virginia voter guide: Another special election ahead in Fairfax County to replace a longtime delegate

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Virginia voter guide: Another special election ahead in Fairfax County to replace a longtime delegate

How Fairfax Co. police unit investigating threats helps de-escalate situations before crimes occur

How Fairfax Co. police unit investigating threats helps de-escalate situations before crimes occur

Ohio man accused of driving 100 mph during I-495 Christmas crash that killed teen, grandmother

Ohio man accused of driving 100 mph during I-495 Christmas crash that killed teen, grandmother

Police seek driver in crash that killed pedestrian in Fairfax County

Police seek driver in crash that killed pedestrian in Fairfax County

Trump is ramping up federal immigration enforcement. How’s it impacting trust in Fairfax County police?

Trump is ramping up federal immigration enforcement. How’s it impacting trust in Fairfax County police?

Make-A-Wish sends miracle kid from Centreville to Italy

Make-A-Wish sends miracle kid from Centreville to Italy

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Have you heard of adaptive boxing? It’s a growing sport in the DC region

Have you heard of adaptive boxing? It’s a growing sport in the DC region

Fairfax Co. high schoolers launch club for students who want jobs in medical fields

Fairfax Co. high schoolers launch club for students who want jobs in medical fields

‘2026 difference maker’: How a drone is helping Fairfax Co. police respond to emergencies faster

‘2026 difference maker’: How a drone is helping Fairfax Co. police respond to emergencies faster

Why crime in Fairfax Co. fell across several categories in 2025

Why crime in Fairfax Co. fell across several categories in 2025

Going out to eat? Expect to pay more for your meal in Fairfax County

Going out to eat? Expect to pay more for your meal in Fairfax County

‘I’ll continue fighting’: Preventing another shutdown top of mind for this Virginia congressman

‘I’ll continue fighting’: Preventing another shutdown top of mind for this Virginia congressman

Why some people are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health needs

Why some people are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health needs

Garrett McGuire named winner of Virginia’s firehouse Democratic primary for House District 17 seat

Garrett McGuire named winner of Virginia’s firehouse Democratic primary for House District 17 seat

Candidates announced in Fairfax Co.’s Sunday firehouse primary for House District 17 seat

Candidates announced in Fairfax Co.’s Sunday firehouse primary for House District 17 seat

2 killed, 6 injured in Fairfax Co. car crash on Christmas

2 killed, 6 injured in Fairfax Co. car crash on Christmas

Fairfax Co. prepares for firehouse primary Sunday as voters look to elect new House District 17 delegate

Fairfax Co. prepares for firehouse primary Sunday as voters look to elect new House District 17 delegate

Fairfax County launches new way to recycle unwanted books

Fairfax County launches new way to recycle unwanted books

Former JMU student sentenced for selling fentanyl that killed Fairfax Co. teen in 2023

Former JMU student sentenced for selling fentanyl that killed Fairfax Co. teen in 2023

Fairfax County’s oldest rec center inches closer to planned renovation

Fairfax County’s oldest rec center inches closer to planned renovation

Man found dead on median of Fairfax County Parkway

Man found dead on median of Fairfax County Parkway

Appointments of two key cabinet roles will trigger another special election in House District 17

Appointments of two key cabinet roles will trigger another special election in House District 17

Missing 79-year-old Herndon man found dead

Missing 79-year-old Herndon man found dead

Fairfax Co. police warn holiday shoppers of potential credit card skimming scam

Fairfax Co. police warn holiday shoppers of potential credit card skimming scam

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