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.
I’ve been waiting years for housing solutions from state leaders. Will they finally deliver?
April 10, 2026, 1:40 pm |
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I’m a kindergarten teacher in Fairfax County and the proud mom of an amazing eight-year-old daughter. In a lot of ways, I consider myself blessed–but when it comes to housing, I want better for my family. I want bold solutions…
Rory Block brings blues mastery to Jammin Java
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Grammy-winning guitarist delivers a night of Delta-inspired storytelling and virtuoso playing
Fairfax artist places in art competition
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Community Gardens bring flavor to those with no space to plant at home
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Experimenting with coconut water cold brew
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The WFMA presents Debi Smith concert at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The event promises an intimate evening of storytelling, musicianship and reflection
Chantilly girls’ soccer embraces new identity
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The season is still young, but Chantilly girls’ head soccer coach Melissa Bibbee and the roster are defining a new identity. Despite graduating five seniors, including three captains, Bibbee said she expects the team to focus on being “gritty” as…
West Springfield boys’ lacrosse puts 2025 in rearview with unbeaten start
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Convert community centers to intergenerational hubs
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Dear Editor,
Why you can’t buy a house in 2026
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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GMU student tastes success with senior meal delivery service
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Virginia’s health insurance market faces challenges
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) officials say Virginia’s health insurance market is facing rising premiums, increased federal regulations, “record disenrollments,” and “pending budget provisions” that would affect premiums.
Tempers flare over Trust Policy at Dranesville budget meeting
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Gun-rights advocates plan suits if bills pass
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Virginia Democrats have pushed forward several firearm-related bills restricting the purchase and storage of guns in the state. These bills currently sit on the desk of Governor Abigail Spanberger, and she is widely expected to sign them into law. Spanberger…
Punching back against Parkinson’s
April 10, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Fix the calendar: Fairfax families need consistent school weeks
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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“Do they have school today?”
Bright Beats connects children
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Local nutritionists say eating real food is key
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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As questions about healthy eating continue to rise across Fairfax County, local Health Department nutritionists say many residents share the same concerns: What exactly are ultra‑processed foods? How much protein do I really need? And why does fiber matter so…
Cory Branan returns to Jammin Java with unscripted set
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Acclaimed singer-songwriter brings his spontaneous, story-driven show to Vienna
Some board members and parents look to change school calendar
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Vienna Jammers go international
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Fairfax County’s trash fee stinks!
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Virginia Dream FC stuns Carolina Core in nationally ranked upset
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Two years in a row, Virginia Dream FC of Falls Church takes center stage and delivers. The soccer club knocked off Carolina Core FC of MLS Next Pro with a 2-1 victory to advance to the second round of the…
Woodson Girls’ Soccer seeks redemption this season
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Centreville student creates accessible SOL test prep
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Can allergy relief be as simple as sipping tea?
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Demola brings global violin fusion to The Birchmere
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The genre-bending, self-taught artist delivers a “therapeutic” night of music
VDOT lifts most lane closures for Easter weekend
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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AI skills in demand, hiring still lags
April 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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What we know about long COVID after six years
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Six years after the emergence of COVID-19, the acute phase of the pandemic may feel behind us, but for millions of Americans, the crisis is far from over. Long COVID continues to disrupt lives in ways that are often invisible,…
Friendship, power and conscience collide in Guards at the Taj
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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NextStop Theatre’s intimate staging of Rajiv Joseph’s dark comedy explores loyalty, morality and the cost of obedience
Countess Luann brings her cabaret flair to The Birchmere
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Reality TV star Luann de Lesseps blends music, humor and storytelling
Woodson standout finishes third in state shot put
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Paid leave package advances with mixed response
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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A package of paid leave legislation passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly this month, sending multiple measures to Gov. Abigail Spanberger that could expand access to paid sick time and family leave for workers in Fairfax County.
Redistricting effort violates Virginia law
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Herndon Soccer looks for another state championship
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Fairfax virtual reality program teaches empathy for older adults
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Fairfax County is offering a new virtual reality program that teaches empathy for older adults. Exploring the Dimensions of Aging invites participants to experience the challenges seniors face, from social isolation to serious health conditions.
Fairfax’s rising costs: Where is the affordability?
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Fairfax County is already one of the most expensive places to live in the country.
Vote no on April 21: Protect the redistricting reform we already won
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Governor must reject Fairfax casino and Richmond overreach
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Over the past few weeks, we’ve watched Virginia legislators employ every trick in the political playbook to move casino legislation through Richmond. The latest maneuver tells you everything you need to know about how much they care about what Fairfax…
Wine for charity
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Student dancers take center stage at George Mason
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Try this healthier version of peanut butter eggs
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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How Easter is right around the corner, I have no idea, because it feels like Christmas was just last week, or was that daylight savings? Either way, we have finally come out of our ice-filled winter and into bunnies and…
Active transportation project calls for feedback
March 27, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Between 2021 and 2027, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has set a goal of investing $100 million in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. According to the county, in the fall of 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved an additional…
Fairfax athletes shine at AAU Indoor Nationals
March 20, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Inclusion starts on our streets
March 20, 2026, 4:00 am |
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In every community, there are moments when neighbors come together not just to gather, but to affirm what they believe in.
No census, no redistricting
March 20, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Starwood proposal shrouded in secrecy
March 20, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Earlier this month, several local environmental groups revealed in a letter that Fairfax County and the Board of Supervisors were “seriously” considering a proposal to sell 41.7 acres of county-owned land that serves as a police training facility at 3721…
Fairfax casino bill heads to governor’s desk
March 20, 2026, 4:00 am |
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A bill that would allow a casino to be built in Fairfax County is now headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk. Vienna officials and community organizations opposed to the bill are urging Spanberger to veto it.
A day to say yes!
March 20, 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.
