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.
Hearing officer finds FCPS failed to implement student’s IEP
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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A Herndon family prevailed in a rare special education due process case against Fairfax County Public Schools after a hearing officer found the school division failed to implement a key accommodation in a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), denying him…
High temperatures strain electrical grid
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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PJM, the regional transmission organization that manages the Virginia power grid, has issued several continued hot weather alerts so far this summer affecting Virginia businesses and homes. Experts and county leaders are sounding the alarm about Virginia’s electrical grid and…
Regular flexibility exercises provide many benefits
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Canada wildfires create dangerous conditions in the area
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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On July 17, smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada, reached Fairfax County, resulting in dangerously low air quality. During these low-air-quality periods, people are advised to avoid going outdoors and to minimize physical exertion.
A Forever Home
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Adoptable Cats: Pets Bring Joy
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Slugfest promises an afternoon of fun, rivalry, and community
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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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”
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
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…
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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SYA Little League walks into State Championship game
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Sending food and hope
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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New law bans styrofoam in area restaurants
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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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.
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.
ArtsFairfax expands public art in everyday community spaces
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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ArtsFairfax is expanding public art opportunities by partnering with public and private organizations to transform everyday community spaces into venues for local artists. The initiative, ArtsFairfax Presents, aims to bring the arts into places residents already visit as part of…
Adorable Adoptables: A Forever Home
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, urges donors to give now
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage after the nation’s blood supply dropped nearly 25% in June, creating an urgent need for donors to help ensure patients receive lifesaving care without delay. The shortage is most severe…
Treatments offer relief to patients with depression
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Alternative treatment options are available for patients when antidepressant medications don’t seem to be helping their depression symptoms.
Is decaf coffee healthier than the caffeinated version?
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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I love coffee, but caffeine is not always my friend. Because of that, I’ve taken to usually drinking decaf coffee. But I’ve also heard that harsh chemicals can be used during the decaffeinating process. Is decaf actually healthier, or are…
Hudson River Line brings Billy Joel’s greatest hits to Fairfax
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Maryland tribute band recreates the sound, spirit and storytelling of one of rock’s most enduring songwriters
Northern Virginia business leaders express optimism
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The outlook for the local economy in Northern Virginia is improving, according to a new survey conducted by the Northern Virginia Chamber (NVC) and Pinkston. Over 185 CEOs, corporate executives, and business owners were surveyed, and the results for the…
Westfield basketball: The correct answer was always here
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Ephraim Hawkins first stepped into Westfield High School back in 2006, and over the next two decades, he became one of the school's most recognizable faces.
“Independence for Whom” celebrates a range of ideas from women artists
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Sandra Davis, the national president of the Women’s Caucus for Art, wanted to create an exhibition that would examine U.S. history. It was 2024, and she had just begun her tenure with WCA. She was speaking with her husband when…
Burke native caps NCAA golf career, heads to European championship
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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When Burke native Melanie Walker arrived at the University of Missouri, the Tigers’ women’s golf program was ranked No. 120 nationally. Four years later, she leaves the program as one of its most accomplished golfers, helping Missouri rise into the…
Virginia’s Clean Slate Law: supported and scrutinized
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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On July 1, Virginia’s Clean Slate Law sealed criminal records for many Virginians, substantially impacting the Commonwealth’s future and its justice system.
Celebrating everyday people
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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First-time documentarian and Fairfax resident Andre Jackson had no idea what he was getting into when he began his documentary “Beyond Banners.” What began as a project about legacy and life at one high school ended up as a story…
Adorable Adoptables: Four Paws
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Wildwoods find harmony on the road
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Nebraska trio brings heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies and a growing national profile to Jammin Java
People & Places: Week of July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Public Safety: Week of July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Vienna Youth Players bring “Guys and Dolls” to the stage
July 17, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Broadway hits will take center stage in Vienna as the Vienna Youth Players present “Guys and Dolls” at the Vienna Community Center beginning July 18 at 7 p.m. The production features performers aged 10 to 18 and will run over…
Rescue crews return home from Venezuela
July 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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ArtsFairfax announces new board members, executive committee officers
July 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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ArtsFairfax, the county’s designated local arts agency, has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors and named new officers to its Executive Committee. The terms begin in Fiscal Year 2027, which runs from July 1 through June 30,…
The restorative power of green: How color and light shape health
July 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Blood donors urgently needed as supply dwindles
July 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Lindsey Stirling brings music, movement and magic to Wolf Trap
July 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The violin virtuoso’s latest tour blends storytelling, aerial artistry and fan-favorite music
Burke native returns home with Beetlejuice
July 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Lake Braddock graduate Adam Fields is excited to bring the show to the National Theatre
Stay cool and healthy, even when it’s sweltering outside
July 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Summertime is for outdoor sports, concerts, fairs, and fun. But what do you do when the heat index tops 100 degrees? You still want to be able to do the activities you love without getting heat exhaustion along the way.
Reston Little Leaguers swing for the fences
July 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Vienna American All-Stars advance after capturing district title
July 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Survey reveals parents’ views on the FCPS school year calendar
July 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Volunteering through videography
July 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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McKay calls for a conference center feasibility study
July 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Are AI traffic cameras coming to Fairfax crosswalks?
July 9, 2026, 8:39 pm |
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As Virginia communities gain the authority to use automated cameras to enforce stop-sign and pedestrian-crossing violations, privacy advocates and law enforcement officials are offering sharply different views on what the technology means for public safety and civil liberties.
Pennino Building reopens after flooding
July 3, 2026, 4:00 pm |
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A Forever Home
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Celebrate and learn the nation’s history in Fairfax County this week
July 3, 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.
