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Fairfax Co. man charged after shooting at Loudoun Co. deputies
A Reston, Virginia, man is facing several charges, including attempted capital murder, after the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said he shot at two responding deputies last week.
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Remake of Washington’s harpsichord returns familiar sound
A recent environmental assessment of the first president’s Virginia home confirmed the 18th century mansion could not maintain museum-quality standards, so a few vulnerable pieces were moved out, including the Longman & Broderip harpsichord Washington ordered from London.
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Furloughed workers could get help with Fairfax County property tax bills
Communities across the region are providing resources to federal workers embroiled in the government shutdown, and Fairfax County is considering a way to alleviate some of their financial burden.
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Driver sought in Fairfax Co. hit-and-run that killed 93-year-old
Fairfax County police said Friday night a pedestrian was struck on U.S. Route 50 at Summerfield Road near Jefferson Village Park.
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Fairfax Co. residents buy groceries for those in need, including hungry feds
Shoppers at several Northern Virginia grocery stores reached into their hearts and dug into their pockets to help buy groceries Saturday for those in need, including federal workers who have missed a paycheck.
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Virginia committee kills stronger seat-belt law
Since 2014, Virginia has seen a 20 percent increase in traffic-related fatalities and a 20 percent increase in fatalities related to unrestrained passengers and drivers, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. In 2017, the latest year for which data are available, 308 unrestrained drivers and passengers died in crashes.
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18-year-old from Fairfax arrested on child porn charges
Ergi Masati, who graduated from Fairfax High School in 2017, was arrested for five counts of possession of child pornography on Oct. 23, 2018.
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Local donations soar thanks to Netflix star Marie Kondo’s ‘Tidying Up’ tips
Marie Kondo’s decluttering books are enjoying a boost in popularity aided by her Netflix show. In Fairfax County, libraries can’t keep them on the shelves. Plus, people are using Kondo’s tidying method to donate books that no longer bring them joy.
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Mental evaluation ordered for Fairfax Co. mom accused of killing kids
Veronica Youngblood is charged with murder in the 2018 slaying of her 5-year-old daughter, Brooklynn, and her teenage daughter, whose identity hasn’t been released.
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Karen Pence teaching art at school that bans gay students, parents
Karen Pence is adding a little color to her life; the second lady returned to the classroom as an art teacher Tuesday.
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SAIC completes Engility acquisition, creating huge local IT contractor
Reston, Virginia-based Science Applications International Corp. has completed its $2.5 billion stock acquisition of Chantilly-based Engility Holdings, creating one of the largest government IT contractors.
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USA Today publisher targeted for buyout
MNG, which is backed by a hedge fund, holds 7.5 percent of Gannett’s stock and has been rebuffed repeatedly by the company when it has approached it about a sale.
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Gannett gets hostile takeover bid, says it will review offer
USA Today publisher Gannett says it will review an unsolicited takeover offer from MNG Enterprises, a hedge fund-backed newspaper owner. Also known as Digital First, the company said in a letter Gannett’s current executive team “has not demonstrated that it is capable of effectively running it as public company.”
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Va. kids’ next substitute teacher could be a furloughed fed
There is a need for substitute teachers at Fairfax County Public Schools, and some furloughed federal workers and contractors need money to get through the shutdown. Those two facts led to a job fair for feds willing to work with kids and make a few extra dollars in the process.
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Christmas tree insect stowaways find kind-hearted hostess
A northern Virginia woman was surprised to find out one ornament on her live Christmas tree decided to deck the halls by unleashing dozens of tiny insects.
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