Local news feed from the Fairfax County Times (fairfaxtimes.com) for Northern Virginia including Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and surrounding counties in Virginia. The latest local and breaking news.
Chantilly field hockey eyes first state title
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Interdependence as the foundation of a flourishing community
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Traditional HOA governance often operates under an assimilation model. Under this approach, conformity is treated as the highest community value. Residents are expected to adapt themselves to a predetermined vision of the neighborhood, with deviations viewed as problems to be…
Fairfax Christian School graduate excels in class and on the court
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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New rain harvesting project launches at George Mason
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The screens are gone; the problem isn’t
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Geocaching is a fun hobby for anyone
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Medicaid at risk for many due to upcoming policy changes
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Over the next few months, Medicaid eligibility in Virginia will change, resulting in some groups losing coverage.
Age of Ruin returns to its roots for Jammin Java debut
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Fairfax-bred metalcore band headlines an all-Virginia bill
Matthew Whitaker invites audiences into his Birchmere debut
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Grammy-winning musician brings a quintet and new music
Memories and legacies
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Board of Supervisors’ handling of ALUs under fire
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors released a new toolkit for accessory living units (ALUs) and how residents should handle them. This decision has caught the ire of a number of citizen groups, namely the Citizens for Great Falls (CFGF),…
Student safety is a priority
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Student safety is a top priority for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) as the school year starts on Aug. 24.
Inova uses imaging technology for ovarian cancer surgery
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Inova has become the first health system in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region to use an FDA-approved fluorescent imaging technology designed to help surgeons identify ovarian cancer during surgery, providing an additional tool to locate and remove cancerous tissue.
Supporting your child’s brain health through sleep
August 14, 2026, 4:00 am |
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I hope you and your family have been enjoying a restful and restorative summer. I’m not ready to let summer go yet, but as we rapidly approach the new school year, getting a good night’s sleep is on my mind.
Concorde District preview: Tighter than ever before
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Mason Women’s Soccer eyes turnaround under new coaching duo
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Sales tax holiday offers savings
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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High school siblings volunteer their digital expertise
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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World War II veteran turns 101
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Residents rally against data center substation
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Congressman Don Beyer wrote a letter to the Fairfax County Planning Commission requesting that they deny the Edsall Data Center Substation 2232 Application, echoing his constituents’ concerns over the proposed substation’s proximity to residential areas.
Gin Blossoms join friends for two nights at Wolf Trap
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The band shares the stage with Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors
Historic Loudoun County barn gets new life as part of Wolf Trap expansion
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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A century-old barn that once processed grain and housed livestock on a Loudoun County farm is getting a new life as a gathering place for concertgoers at Wolf Trap.
Jim Curry pays tribute to John Denver
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Birchmere gig includes the late singer-songwriter’s final pianist, Chris Nole
New research shows how humans react to, bond with robots
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Robots and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming an increasingly important part of our lives every day, with the technology for both constantly improving.
Aloe can be both a hobby and a health benefit
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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I have three aloe plants on my bathtub shelf that I’ve collected over the years. I have memories of my grandma and mom breaking off a small piece of their own aloe plants and putting a small amount of the…
Inclusive fashion on display at the Old Firehouse Teen Center in McLean
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Demographics point to continued growth in Fairfax
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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County demographics, released by the Economic, Demographic and Statistical Research (EDSR) unit, show that the county is going through an upswing in growth and diversity. From housing growth to growth in ethnic and language diversity, to high rates of employment…
County sees low primary turnout
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Over 38,000 voters cast ballots across Fairfax County in the primary election on Tuesday to select candidates for the House of Representatives in two districts and one Senate seat.
County’s planning staff propose rule despite inability to track ALUs
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Buried on page four of Fairfax County’s own June 30 white paper on Accessory Living Units is a sentence that should stop this proposal in its tracks. Staff acknowledges that eliminating the administrative permit for interior ALUs and most detached…
Scam alert channel available for Fairfax residents
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Graham Nash finds music, meaning and relative peace on the road
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The legendary musician will play two nights at The Birchmere
Enjoy the health benefits of a sprinkle of cinnamon
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Lifeguards recognized for lifesaving actions
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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5 steps for relief from poison ivy, oak and sumac
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Chance the Rapper brings a decade of “Coloring Book” to Wolf Trap
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The artist is returning to the music that marked a transformative moment in his career
Exhibit remembers Quakers and free Black farmers at Woodlawn
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Redrawing the map: Skyview’s potential impact on Concorde athletics
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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McLean Little League completes undefeated three-peat
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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FCPS should focus on five-day school weeks
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Greystar faces 15 alleged civil rights violations
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Robinson receives national honor after 15 years of amplifying voices
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Primary election set for Tuesday
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Primary voting for congressional seats and one Senate seat is underway. Early voting concludes Aug. 1, and election day is Aug. 4.
Thomas Csorba brings songs of family, tenderness and Texas to Jammin Java
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The singer-songwriter will share music from his new album “Tender Country”
Culinary Week returns to Capital One; benefits support World Central Kitchen
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Capital One Center will host its second annual Culinary Week from July 27–31, offering five days of food‑focused classes, demonstrations and signature competitions across its award‑winning restaurants. The weeklong series features seven ticketed events and aims to raise awareness and…
Slugfest promises an afternoon of fun, rivalry, and community
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Hindley Street Country Club brings Australian muscle to The Birchmere
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Adelaide ensemble transformed weekly online performances into a global phenomenon
Chesterbrook Swim Team completes undefeated NVSL season
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Chesterbrook Tiger Sharks put finishing touches on a perfect season, going undefeated and capturing the Northern Virginia Swimming League All-Star Carnival title on July 15, cementing one of the program’s most successful summers in recent memory.
Reston veteran has a legacy of service and a ship named after him
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Mixed reviews on plans for Chantilly Library property
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Residents filled Chantilly High School’s auditorium on July 16 to hear the controversial plans to redevelop the land that Chantilly Regional Library sits on, including demolishing the current library to build a new one and adding affordable housing units.
Skyview rezoning approved by School Board
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Fairfax County School Board unanimously voted to approve boundary changes for Skyview High School on July 16.
The history of the newspaper can be traced back to when Arthur W. “Nick” Arundel established the Times Community Newspapers. Back in 1963, Arundel, who happened to be the son of Russell Arundel, a notable figure in Pepsi-Cola bottling, acquired the long-standing Loudoun Times-Mirror, which had been in operation for 165 years and was centered in Loudoun County, Virginia. With enthusiasm, Arundel expanded his newspaper venture, acquiring papers in various locations across Virginia such as Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, Herndon, McLean, Reston, Springfield, and Vienna.
The year 2008 witnessed a significant development when Times Community Newspapers merged its local newspapers in Centreville, Fairfax City, Fairfax Station, Herndon, McLean, Reston, and Vienna into a single publication. This new combined publication came to be known as the Fairfax County Times.
In 2009, there were speculations that the Loudoun Times-Mirror might merge with the Fairfax County Times. During this time, the Loudoun Times-Mirror reduced its workforce and joined forces with the Fairfax County Times to streamline operations. However, no actual merger took place.
Then, on May 26, 2009, Times Community Newspapers made a sale, transferring ownership of the Fairfax County Times to The Gazette, a newspaper group headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Notably, The Gazette group is a part of Post-Newsweek Media, a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company. By February 2012, the Fairfax Times was operating under the umbrella of the Post-Newsweek Media division.
In November 2012, the Fairfax Times welcomed a new co-tenant as D.C. television station WRC-TV established its Northern Virginia bureau within the newspaper’s offices.
Moving ahead to August 2013, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, acquired The Washington Post Company’s newspaper business for $250 million. This acquisition included The Washington Post, the Post Express daily free newspaper, El Tiempo Latino (a Spanish language newspaper), The Gazette weeklies, a printing plant located in Springfield, Virginia, and a parcel of land in Charles County, Maryland. Following this transaction, Nash Holdings LLC, a company owned by Bezos, officially became the owner of the Fairfax Times on September 30, 2013, when the sale was finalized.
The story continued in June 2015 when Nash Holdings made the decision to sell the Fairfax Times to Whip It Media. This locally owned company was founded by Richard Whippen, who previously served as the newspaper’s general manager.
