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.
McLean athlete twirls into world championship
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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VDOT suspends most lane closures for Memorial Day
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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With Memorial Day weekend kicking off the summer travel season, the Virginia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay safe and sober as traffic increases across the state.
Northern Virginia mourns the loss of baseball giant
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Fairfax officials under fire in House hearing
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Condo owners allowed AC units after prior system shuts down
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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After weeks of bracing for a summer without cooling, residents of the Vantage Hill Condominiums were told they can now install air‑conditioning units in their homes.
Officials encourage residents to Share More Stories for VA250 to celebrate our nation and history
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Spanberger vetoes state collective bargaining bill
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Melanoma top of summer skin care concerns
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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NextStop Theatre stages intimate musical "Once"
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Actor-musician Carter Crosby leads Tony Award-winning production
Marcus Miller returns to The Birchmere for two-night run
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Legendary bassist will celebrate decades of jazz, funk and R&B
Education is key at any age
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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REVIEW: Prepare to be delighted by "The SpongeBob Musical"
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Healthy soda: Are they legit or all fizz?
May 22, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Calls for Chairman Jeff McKay to step down after calling a school board member ‘bimbo’
May 15, 2026, 7:18 pm |
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Some Fairfax County residents are calling on Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay to resign after an incident in which he called a female school board member a “bimbo.” It’s an incident, they say, that violates Fairfax County's “bullying policy.”
FCPS PhD program draws criticism amid budget gap
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Fairfax County School Board Member Mateo Dunne is raising concerns over a district-sponsored doctoral cohort program for senior Fairfax County Public Schools administrators as the school system continues to navigate budget pressures, declining enrollment and staffing concerns.
Asian Festival on Main returns this weekend
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Old Town Fairfax Business Association will host its sixth annual Asian Festival on Main on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in historic Old Town Fairfax. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is the presenting sponsor.
Bringing Gatsby’s villain to life
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Will Branner plays Tom Buchanan in “The Great Gatsby” at The National Theatre
New Polar Heat festival debuts in Herndon Saturday
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Brain health beauty: Ingredients to watch for in suncare
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Westfield girls’ lacrosse seeks deeper postseason run
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Yacht Lobsters launch Reston Concerts on the Town’s 33rd season
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The beloved free summer concert series returns to Reston Town Center
Western Fairfax County parents oppose some Skyview High School’s rezoning plans
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Residents from western Fairfax County are pushing back against proposed boundary changes related to the opening of Skyview High School next year.
How did an illegal referendum become a special election?
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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If your readers can maintain a sense of humor and be patient around a dog that has pooped on the kitchen floor, they may realize something similar; sometimes a dog acts like a politician unable to explain silly-billy stuff done…
Fairfax Circuit Court Chief Judge Penney Azcarate to retire this July
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Vienna native shines both on and off the collegiate court
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Flint Hill teens file patent
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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ADL report highlights ongoing antisemitism in Fairfax County
May 15, 2026, 4:00 am |
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According to a recent Anti-Defamation League audit report, Virginia recorded “significant decreases” in antisemitic incidents in 2025. However, antisemitism in Fairfax County is anything but dead.
Langley standout bats a grand slam to extend win streak
Why self-medicating with alcohol backfires (and what to do instead)
After a long, stressful day, it’s tempting to reach for a drink. For many, that glass of wine or cocktail can feel like a fast track to unwinding, taking the edge off, or briefly quieting anxious thoughts. It’s a ritual…
Skates, sirens and showdowns: Fire and Police renew ice rivalry
Virtual reality session offers participants a look at hospice care
Parents speak out against FCPS rezoning
Herrity blasts rising county spending as supervisors approve budget
Finding control in the uncontrollable
Mother’s Day is the perfect time for an afternoon tea
NextGen Voices take the stage at Wolf Trap
The opera recital is curated by Renée Fleming
Eagle Festival returns to Mason Neck State Park
Park and Bark Festival returns to Chantilly on Saturday
Marc Broussard returns to The Birchmere
The singer released a new album earlier this year
DOJ to investigate Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney
Ultra-processed content and the death of our shared reality
“Hippopotamus’ can eat a whole lion in one bite. I saw it happen!” Every day my kids come home from school with new “facts”. I don’t blame them – it can be tough to tell fact from fiction with the…
Building a dopamine menu for better daily motivation
Voters wait on SCOVA redistricting decision
Brain-healthy beauty: What goes on your skin can impact brain health
Fairfax County student turns art into environmental action
The Doo Wop Project brings timeless harmonies to life in McLean
Broadway veterans blend classic hits and modern twists in a high-energy, family-friendly show
Vienna welcomes spring with plants and produce
Virginia officials warn of rising tick activity as spring begins
Family-friendly concert celebrates 250 years of freedom
Madison Warhawks lacrosse puts 2025 in the rearview after a hot start
About Fairfax Times:
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.
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