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Aug 18, 2023

A Fairfax County Lawmaker Is Pushing To Curb Panhandling – Again

Supervisor Pat Herrity says his office continues to receive complaints about people who panhandle, but the legal and social implications of anti-panhandling ordinances are far-reaching.

Jul 20, 2023

Fairfax County Wants You To Help Map Out Its Public Art

Users have already submitted over 100 public art installations to the new map, which provides details on local murals, sculptures, and memorials.

May 17, 2023

First Ride: Northern Virginia Opens New “66-Parallel” Bike And Walking Trail

Three of the new trail’s 18 miles are crammed in between eight lanes of interstate traffic and a sound wall. Local riders, runners and advocates see it as an imperfect compromise.

May 05, 2023

Meet The Candidates Running For The Fairfax Board of Supervisors

Plus, what else you can expect on your ballot if you’re a Fairfax voter in the upcoming primary election in June.

Apr 26, 2023

Special Grand Jury Called For Fairfax Officer Who Fatally Shot Man Accused Of Stealing Sunglasses

The new probe comes after a regular grand jury declined to indict the officer, Welsey Shiftlett, earlier this month.

Apr 20, 2023

Robots Are Now Delivering Food In The Mosaic District In Fairfax

Meet your new Uber Eats delivery guy. He has six wheels.

Apr 19, 2023

There Are Some Really, Really Old Trees In Fairfax County

Rare old-growth Eastern hemlock trees, some of them 250 years old, grow about a mile down the Bull-Run Occoquan Trail from the trailhead at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park.

Apr 18, 2023

Grand Jury Rejects Charges For Officer Who Fatally Shot Man Accused Of Stealing Sunglasses

Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano said he is “evaluating all options on the path forward.”

Mar 29, 2023

Fairfax Police Take Armed Woman Into Custody After Standoff On Richmond Highway

Richmond Highway has reopened to traffic after a standoff closed the road for more than 30 hours.

Mar 24, 2023

‘My Landlord Didn’t Even Tell Me:’ Richmond Highway Expansion Spells The End For Some Small Businesses

Things are starting to change for some beloved businesses along Richmond Highway in Fairfax County as a big road expansion looms.

 
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