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.
Pets Bring Joy
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Survey: business leaders express concerns about the economy
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Over the past three months, Northern Virginia executives reported lowered confidence in the regional economy. The decline is attributed to concerns over the recent government shutdown, federal layoffs, and inflation, according to the fourth quarter Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce…
Reston Town Center bursts with creativity at ChalkFest 2025
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Boney James brings his “Slow Burn” to The Birchmere
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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The acclaimed saxophonist is one of Billboard’s top contemporary jazz artists of the 21st Century
Women Artists from around the DMV get their due
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Using fear to your advantage
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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I’ve never been a fan of horror. In all honesty when I’ve been to horror type attractions with friends I skip out once the horror commences and literally sit in the car. It’s just not for me. But some individuals…
Rebuild your energy by asking for the right kind of help
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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November hits different when you’re already running on empty. The season of gratitude and gathering can feel like one more thing on your impossible to-do list. But here in Fairfax County, where high achievement is practically in the water supply,…
Adorable Adoptables: A Forever Home
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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GMU’s School of Theater staging “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812”
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Based on a section of “War and Peace,” the musical was a Broadway powerhouse
Centreville survives Concorde powerhouses, takes firm aim at district title
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Faith in the field
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Spanberger’s record shows she’s no moderate
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Can Abigail Spanberger really be a moderate if she continues to run for governor while supporting Jay Jones for attorney general, a man who’s “joked” about wishing death on his opponent’s children?
The federal shutdown is purely political
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Falls Church Girls’ cross country captures first district title
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Despite injuries and setbacks, the Lady Jaguars captured the district title for the first time in program history at Burke Lake on Oct. 23. The Jaguar runners faced Mount Vernon, Edison, Jefferson, Justice, among others that day. Two miles into…
Food insecurity sparks state of emergency
October 31, 2025, 4:00 am |
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With nearly 29,000 Fairfax County households relying on federal food assistance, Virginia has declared a state of emergency amid growing concerns that the federal government shutdown could halt November food benefits coming to low-income families and individuals in the state.
Fairfax CASA fights for children with Fuzz-raiser
October 27, 2025, 2:37 pm |
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South Lakes girls’ flag football builds a foundation this year
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Langley football emerging as dark horse contender in Northern Region
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Community members and elected officials rally for affordable housing
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Resuscitation reunion is cathartic
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Leela James brings soul, power and passion to Capital One Hall
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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The singer is touring in support of “To Be Honest” release
County faces rising unemployment rates
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Experts said unemployment rates seem to be worsening for Fairfax County, but regional experts insist there is a way out of the morass that has particularly impacted federal workers and contractors laid off by the White House and the Department…
“The Last Five Years” Coming to NextStop Theatre
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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The recent Broadway favorite stars Caelyn Williams and Ben Clark
Finding balance, health, and fun with Halloween candy
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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I’ll spare you a lecture about why a bunch of Halloween candy is detrimental to you and your child’s health. Instead, let’s focus on how we can find balance, health, and fun with all the Halloween candy we’re about to…
Come meet your new best friend
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Iranian-American art on display at new Reston boutique
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Adorable Adoptables: A Forever Home
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Don’t cut parents out when it comes to education
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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The progress made by Gov. Youngkin putting families, children, and academics first has been like a reprieve from a wrongful sentencing. The thought of a Democrat administration pulling us back in time to the bad old days of CRT, DEI,…
Fairfax double-murder trial delayed; prosecutor cited for drinking
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Give life a chance: A revealing insight on abortion
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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I am the father of an adult daughter (my life’s greatest blessing) and a lifelong resident of Northern Virginia. Please consider the following insight with thoughtful reflection when deciding upon issues regarding abortion, such as the proposed amendment to Virginia’s…
What Spanberger can takeaway from the Paul Ingrassia situation
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Trick-or-treating with autism: A parent’s guide to a stress-free Halloween
October 24, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Halloween is often a time of joy for many kids, as it is filled with costumes and the excitement of trick-or-treating. However, for some families (particularly those with children on the autism spectrum), trick-or-treating can also bring unique challenges. Sensory…
Earle-Sears and Spanberger face off in fierce debate
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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With Virginia’s general election just weeks away, it’s debate season. Last week, gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears took to their podiums in an intense debate at Norfolk State University. Operatives for both parties took to social media to…
Squirrel Nut Zippers return to The Birchmere
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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The popular swing band offers music, theatrics and nostalgia
"Mrs. Doubtfire" tour brings laughs to Capital One Hall
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Alexandria’s own Naja Bates serves as dance captain for the hilarious musical
Opinion: Keffiyeh is a symbol of jihad against Jews
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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2025 Arts by George! raises over $289K to support Mason Arts
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) celebrated the 20th annual ARTS by George! benefit event last month, raising more than $289,000 to support scholarships and arts programs across the university.
Fairfax County braces for continued power demand
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Fairfax County sits at the center of Virginia’s dynamic energy landscape. It’s a region powered by data centers and electric vehicles, but it now faces the challenge of meeting rising electricity demand.
Inova Schar Cancer to offer real-time adaptive radiotherapy
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Inova Schar Cancer announced last week the launch of Adaptive Online Radiotherapy, a significant technological advancement in cancer treatment that allows doctors to adjust a patient’s radiation plan in real time. Inova is the first medical provider in the Greater…
Herndon football finds resilience in back-to-back victories
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Normalizing grief
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Chantilly girls among first to kick off flag football team
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Analysis highlights Spanberger’s sporadic Congressional voting record
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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The race for Virginia governor has intensified with less than a month to go until Election Day. A recent poll by the Institute of Legislative Advocacy attempted to pinpoint precisely where Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger stands on the political spectrum…
Opinion: The right choice for Virginia is a lot clearer today
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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What would it take for Abigail Spanberger to hold a political ally accountable? That’s what millions of voters are asking themselves after the Democrat gubernatorial nominee refused to pull her endorsement of ticket mate and attorney general candidate, Jay Jones.
Taste of NoVA highlights an array of Fairfax County restaurants
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Boost your health with fall flavors and activities
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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I love fall, especially the multitude of autumn flavors and activities. I also love having fun while staying healthy. Maybe that’s another reason I love the fall, there are opportunities to live your best life while having fun. Let’s see…
Opinion: Hispanic parents in Virginia deserve a voice — and Winsome Sears is listening
October 17, 2025, 4:00 am |
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My frustration with Fairfax County Public Schools began with an email I received this summer titled “Important Update from the Superintendent Regarding Title IX.” In it, Superintendent Michelle Reid informed parents that the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil…
‘Kuffiyeh Week’ protests put local high schools in national spotlight
October 10, 2025, 4:00 am |
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This week, as Jewish and Israeli communities around the world held solemn memorials to mark the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre by Hamas terrorists, students at McLean High School, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, and…
Madison and Westfield set for playoff rematch in Chantilly
October 10, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Leaders launch Talent Capital to aid displaced workers
October 10, 2025, 4:00 am |
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Leaders representing the Greater Washington region, including Franconia District Supervisor Rodney Lusk and Fairfax County Economic Development Authority CEO Victor Hoskins, gathered with a coalition of prominent regional figures to launch TalentCapital.AI, a regional initiative designed to help local job…
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.
