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.
Dominion spends aggressively amid proposed merger deal
November 6, 2026, 5:00 am |
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Recent reports reveal aggressive political spending by Dominion Energy amid its massive merger with NextEra Energy.
Two droughts ended in one night: Oakton tops Madison
November 6, 2026, 5:00 am |
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For Margaret Fisher, saving the environment starts in her backyard
November 6, 2026, 5:00 am |
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Pat McGee returns home to rock cancer
November 6, 2026, 5:00 am |
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The Northern Virginia native reunites three touring acts for a benefit combining music and early detection
Lake Braddock earns first state tournament berth in 16 years
November 6, 2026, 5:00 am |
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Local teachers rock for Fairfax classrooms
November 6, 2026, 5:00 am |
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Three bands turn Jammin Java into a benefit for Educate Fairfax
Udvar-Hazy Center to honor veterans with discounts, programs
November 6, 2026, 5:00 am |
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The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will offer free parking and special discounts to veterans and active-duty military personnel at its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
The Barns at Wolf Trap enter a new era with the opening of its new barn
November 6, 2026, 5:00 am |
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Over half of registered county voters cast ballots
November 6, 2026, 5:00 am |
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Worldgate tenants uncertain after foreclosure
November 6, 2026, 5:00 am |
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The 229,000-square-foot shopping center, home to the AMC Worldgate 9 theater, Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa, and numerous restaurants and small businesses, sold at a foreclosure auction on Oct. 26 outside the Fairfax County Circuit Court for $28.2 million.
Wellness experts urge a “garden-to-clinic” approach to modern healing
November 6, 2026, 5:00 am |
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In an era of high-tech diagnostics and synthetic prescriptions, and a pervasive “pill for every ill” mentality, a growing movement of health advocates is calling for a fundamental paradigm shift in how we approach the daily maintenance of the human…
Autumnal salmon dinner for your brain
November 6, 2026, 5:00 am |
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I’ve never been a huge fan of seafood but somehow married someone who enjoys anything from the water. Even though seafood is not my favorite, I know it has powerful benefits for my brain and so I’ve embarked on a…
How the benefits of Halloween can help us understand suicide
October 30, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The purpose of Halloween is probably best summed up by Tigger of Winnie-the-Pooh fame: “I want to scare myself, and everyone else!”
George Mason’s “Urinetown” finds meaning beneath the mayhem
October 30, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Seniors Elise LeGault and Jennah Sidiabed help explore the heart and ideas inside the irreverent musical satire
Your heart and brain are on the same team
October 30, 2026, 4:00 am |
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I’ve been working in the area of brain health for nine years, and one of the most profound impacts on keeping our brains healthy is our vascular health. It makes sense that the state of our blood flow, perfusion, and…
District 11 congressional candidates debate issues
October 30, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Dunne calls for financial control overhaul
October 30, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Restrict election spending
October 30, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Two historians take on ghost stories and other tall tales
October 30, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Kristen Cockerill is the type of historian who enjoys taking a ghost tour whenever she travels. She finds she can mostly suspend disbelief and simply enjoy these stories, which are often rooted in fact. Cockerill is also the assistant miller…
Walter Beasley returns to where his career took flight
October 30, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The saxophonist brings old favorites, new music and a high-energy set to The Birchmere
Aqua Flex discounts, water fitness event returns
October 30, 2026, 4:00 am |
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What to know about the end of daylight-saving time
October 30, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The end of daylight-saving time (DST) on Nov. 1 marks shorter and darker days ahead. While many think of returning to standard time as a negative shift in daily schedules, the opposite is true, especially for kids and teens.
South Lakes rebounds with victory over James Madison, first since 2023
October 30, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Vienna florist flourishes at 70
October 23, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Toad The Wet Sprocket finds new meaning in familiar songs
October 23, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The band reimagines four decades of music on its intimate acoustic tour
Mount Vernon football dominates Robinson in 47-6 blowout
October 23, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Jeff Virchow steps onto the gala dance floor
October 23, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Alden Theatre performing arts professional competes for Operation Renewed Hope Foundation
Local artist creates one-of-a-kind awards for honorees
October 23, 2026, 4:00 am |
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When the 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards are presented Oct. 30 at the Hyatt Regency Reston, each recipient will receive a unique sculpture created by Fairfax artist Barbara Januszkiewicz.
West Springfield volleyball eyes repeat, aims for perfection
October 23, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Meadowood celebrates the past, looks to the future
October 23, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Last Saturday, the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Lorton celebrated 25 years as part of the Bureau of Land Management. In honor of the event, they held a community birthday party.
Report faults Fairfax County sanctuary policies
October 23, 2026, 4:00 am |
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A new report from the Republican-led U.S. House Judiciary Committee alleges that Fairfax County’s sanctuary policies have undermined public safety, citing more than 1,600 declined federal immigration detainers and accusing the Commonwealth’s Attorney of allowing defendants charged with serious crimes…
Open enrollment begins: What you need to know
October 23, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Open enrollment for health insurance opens next month amid many changes to healthcare and the Virginia Insurance Market.
Do you know the benefits of collagen?
October 23, 2026, 4:00 am |
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For a while now, I’ve enjoyed drinking collagen hot chocolate. If I want to get extra fancy I’ll add collagen marshmallows to it. Recently I started making collagen “jello jigglers” for lunches, and I wanted to share why I’ve been…
Residents seek relief from rising electric bills
October 23, 2026, 4:00 am |
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With rising electric bills encumbering residents, utility payers are looking for answers and relief.
Reading between the lines
October 21, 2026, 2:41 pm |
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What 'supporting reproductive freedom,' actually means when it comes to Amendment 1 up for vote this November.
Warner, Mizusawa take disability questions
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Bringing ADHD into focus during awareness month
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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October is an important health awareness month. Along with breast cancer awareness, it’s also ADHD Awareness Month. Many individuals with ADHD go misdiagnosed for years, suffering without support for their brains that may need different approaches than others. Let’s get…
Math for all students
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Herrity calls for review of county pension costs
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Brindley Brothers reunite for Jammin Java celebration
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The founders return to their musical roots for the venue’s 25th anniversary
Community pushes for traffic signals at notorious crossing
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Mason District community is advocating for a new housing development that includes additional traffic signals along Gallows Road, after decades of trying to install those lights at the dangerous crossing.
Stealth fighter will be on display at Udvar-Hazy Center
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will add a Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the world’s first operational stealth combat aircraft, to its national collection, with the aircraft scheduled to go on display later this month at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy…
Visit Meadowlark Gardens for lots of spooky fun
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Michael Blaustein brings “Taste Me Tour” home
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Silver Spring native returns with two high-energy performances at Capital One Hall
Oakton Football routs South Lakes in thrilling 42-38 comeback
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Oakton field hockey eyes playoff redemption
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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How alcohol may affect mood, stress and well-being
October 16, 2026, 4:00 am |
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October is Emotional Wellness Month, making it a natural time to pause and consider how we manage stress, process emotions, and care for our mental and physical well-being. Emotional wellness involves more than simply feeling happy. It includes recognizing and…
“Transformations” bridges the past and present at Workhouse Arts Center
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Hearing a modifiable factor in cognitive decline
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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We all want to enjoy our brains working well for our entire lives. In that pursuit, it’s important to know modifiable risk factors for dementia and cognitive decline. Did you know that one way to protect your brain is to…
Prevent and recover: Keeping student athletes injury-free this fall
October 9, 2026, 4:00 am |
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School is back in session and fall sports are in full swing. For student athletes, that means practices, games and tournaments are quickly filling the calendar. It also means we tend to see an increase in sports-related injuries.
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.
