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.
Bringing ADHD into focus during awareness month
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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October is an important health awareness month. Along with breast cancer awareness, it’s also ADHD Awareness Month. Many individuals with ADHD go misdiagnosed for years, suffering without support for their brains that may need different approaches than others. Let’s get…
Warner, Mizusawa take disability questions
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Herrity calls for review of county pension costs
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Math for all students
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Community pushes for traffic signals at notorious crossing
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Mason District community is advocating for a new housing development that includes additional traffic signals along Gallows Road, after decades of trying to install those lights at the dangerous crossing.
Brindley Brothers reunite for Jammin Java celebration
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The founders return to their musical roots for the venue’s 25th anniversary
Stealth fighter will be on display at Udvar-Hazy Center
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will add a Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the world’s first operational stealth combat aircraft, to its national collection, with the aircraft scheduled to go on display later this month at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy…
Visit Meadowlark Gardens for lots of spooky fun
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Michael Blaustein brings “Taste Me Tour” home
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Silver Spring native returns with two high-energy performances at Capital One Hall
How alcohol may affect mood, stress and well-being
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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October is Emotional Wellness Month, making it a natural time to pause and consider how we manage stress, process emotions, and care for our mental and physical well-being. Emotional wellness involves more than simply feeling happy. It includes recognizing and…
Oakton Football routs South Lakes in thrilling 42-38 comeback
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Oakton field hockey eyes playoff redemption
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Hearing a modifiable factor in cognitive decline
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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We all want to enjoy our brains working well for our entire lives. In that pursuit, it’s important to know modifiable risk factors for dementia and cognitive decline. Did you know that one way to protect your brain is to…
OLLI Mason invites public to help paint community mural
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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OLLI Mason at George Mason University is inviting residents of all ages to help create a new public mural celebrating lifelong learning, creativity and community.
Oakton’s Mark Gould serving up laughs
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The comedian is part of a night of comedy at Taco Rock
Aisles of opportunity
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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ParktoberFest returns to Chantilly on Oct. 10
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The seventh annual ParktoberFest will return to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park on Oct. 10, offering an afternoon of live music, local vendors, craft beer, food and family activities.
Fight against invasive plants in Fairfax grows
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Visually impaired baseball players push through poor weather
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Westfield overcomes rainy first half, routs Lake Braddock to remain unbeaten
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Ignorance of the law(lessness) is no excuse
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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NOVA Senior Olympics records highest turnout since 1982
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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James Seol brings “Maybe Happy Ending” home
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Springfield native returns with the Tony-winning romantic comedy
County’s aging buildings need maintenance
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Don’t let ‘rights’ erase protections: The hidden dangers of Question 1
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Prevent and recover: Keeping student athletes injury-free this fall
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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School is back in session and fall sports are in full swing. For student athletes, that means practices, games and tournaments are quickly filling the calendar. It also means we tend to see an increase in sports-related injuries.
As the county grows, so do transit projects
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) recently reviewed the results of 10 years of investments in public transit and transportation in Northern Virginia. During that time, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has worked closely with NVTC to deliver…
“Transformations” bridges the past and present at Workhouse Arts Center
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Students need fresher, healthier school meals
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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“JIMMY” premiere leads Washington West Film Festival
October 7, 2026, 6:15 pm |
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The 15th annual festival pairs an East Coast premiere with independent films, local talent and support for military families
Art for awareness
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Early voting underway in Fairfax County
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Polls are open for in-person early voting for the General Election on Nov. 3 at three locations in Fairfax County, with 13 more locations opening on Oct. 22.
GMU alum looks to the future of healthcare
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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What is cancer? Why does cancer occur? How do we end cancer?
Annual festival will feature over 50 writers
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The 28th Annual Fall for the Book Festival will bring together more than 50 writers from across the literary landscape, including poets, historians, novelists, memoirists, children’s authors and graphic novelists, during a five-day celebration of books and storytelling Oct. 6-10.
How to pack a healthy school lunch your child will actually eat
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Packing a school lunch sounds simple enough. In reality, it can become one of the most frustrating parts of the school year. While parents and caregivers want to send nutritious foods that help their child grow, learn and stay energized,…
Walk promotes mental health awareness
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Does Virginia want to be a “safe haven” for the abortion industry?
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The billion-dollar abortion industry is hoping an amendment to Virginia’s constitution will put the final permanent protections for the Commonwealth to be a “Safe Haven Abortion Tourism” State. The process began in 2020 when Governor Ralph Northam’s pro-abortion simple majority…
Fourth-quarter rally lifts South County past West Springfield
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Chantilly volleyball riding hot into district play
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Take a day trip this month
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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October is a great time to get outside and explore Virginia and beyond. There are plenty of day trips you can take from Fairfax County that will make you feel like you have taken a quick vacation without giving up…
Adelina Mitchell brings a “Wicked” journey back to George Mason
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The theater alum returns as ARTS by George!’s featured alumni performer
Mindy Gledhill calls her younger self
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The singer-songwriter turns inner-child work into an intimate musical journey at Jammin Java
Noise-abatement pilot program due in early 2027
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Experiment with fun, nourishing coffees at home
October 2, 2026, 4:00 am |
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I’ll admit I love trying the varying fall beverage options at the numerous cafes in this area. It’s fun to explore different iterations of classic fall flavors. I’ve been delightfully surprised at some of the flavor combos I’ve seen out…
Eric Darius brings energy and intimacy to The Birchmere
September 25, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The saxophonist mixes longtime favorites and new music
artoberVA launches with over 60 discounts and free events
September 25, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Warm up with a golden latte
September 25, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Oakton upsets Colonial Forge, 4-0 for the first time since 2021
September 25, 2026, 4:00 am |
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South Lakes girls’ field hockey eyes district championship
September 25, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Working Fairfax families can’t afford basic necessities
September 25, 2026, 4:00 am |
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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.
