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.
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.
High school siblings volunteer their digital expertise
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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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.
Sales tax holiday offers savings
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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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.
World War II veteran turns 101
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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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
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.
Concorde District preview: Tighter than ever before
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…
Inclusive fashion on display at the Old Firehouse Teen Center in McLean
August 7, 2026, 4:00 am |
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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…
Scam alert channel available for Fairfax residents
July 31, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Enjoy the health benefits of a sprinkle of cinnamon
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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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
Exhibit remembers Quakers and free Black farmers at Woodlawn
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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Redrawing the map: Skyview’s potential impact on Concorde athletics
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
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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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…
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.
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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New law bans styrofoam in area restaurants
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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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…
Sending food and hope
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.
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…
Adoptable Cats: Pets Bring Joy
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Regular flexibility exercises provide many benefits
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”
A Forever Home
July 24, 2026, 4:00 am |
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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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SYA Little League walks into State Championship game
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
