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.
Shoot for the stars at George Mason University’s Space Day
October 20, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Brain injury clients get cars through local nonprofit
July 14, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Across the U.S., approximately 1.5 to 2 million people sustain traumatic brain injuries annually. Even if treated, these injuries may cause lifelong physical, mental, or psychosocial impairment. A local nonprofit in Springfield, Brain Injury Services, provides programs and services to…
Andante, a chance to slow down to reflect on the past
July 14, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
In music, andante means to play at a slower tempo. Serena Yeo and her septuagenarian students Monica Choi, Yumi Shintani, and Jong W. Won, interpret “Andante” as the chance to take a beat and contemplate the hurried, and harried aspects…
Local baseball stars achieve dreams of playing pro baseball on historic night
July 14, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
This week, Major League Baseball conducted its annual draft with several high-profile college and high school prospects looking to attain their dreams of playing professionally.In a historic moment for Fairfax County, two local phenoms found their way to the west…
FCPS proposes boundary changes to alleviate Kent Gardens overcrowding
July 14, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is currently working towards enacting boundary changes to reduce the impact of overcrowding at McLean’s Kent Gardens Elementary School.
George Mason Women’s Tennis adds five new players to their lineup, looking forward to next season
July 14, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Mason Women’s Tennis team is adding five new players to the roster for next season. Despite them losing their last match against Saint Louis University in the A-10 Championships, Head Coach Stephen Curtis looks forward to the challenge of bringing…
County hopes to reduce risk of heat-related illness by opening cooling centers
July 14, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Last week, the globe's average temperature reached 62.62 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest recorded temperature dating back to 1979, according to the University of Maine Climate Reanalyzer. With the increase, the Farmers Almanac predicts a warmer-than-normal summer for much of the…
What is gut dysbiosis?
July 14, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Dysbiosis is described as an imbalance in the gut microbiome. One can have a high population of pathogenic or opportunistic species of yeast, candida, and bacteria combined with a low population of beneficial species like bifidobacteria and butyrate-producing species.
FCPS pays $587,500 to settle one sexual assault case, fights another
July 14, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Fairfax County School Board Chair Rachna Sizemore Heizer quietly signed a settlement, agreeing recently to pay a former student, “Jane Doe,” $587,500 to end a civil lawsuit alleging the school system covered up a sexual assault. Meanwhile, Sizemore Heizer and…
Rodney Crowell Rolls into Birchmere
July 14, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
The singer/songwriter will play the songs of the "Chicago Sessions"
NextStop hosting prom party
July 14, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
The immersive “Marvelous Wonderettes ’58” is directed by NextStop veteran Carolyn BurkeNextStop Theatre wanted to do something fun for the summer, so it decided to hold an immersive theatre experience with a Super Senior Prom featuring the jukebox musical, “The…
Tenants concerned for future of Reston low-income housing community
July 14, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
New Virginia laws go into effect
July 7, 2023, 6:24 pm | Source
More than 700 new state laws went into effect as Virginia’s next fiscal year began on July 1.
Fairfax County Supervising Lawyer Ashleigh Sutton seen drunkenly trespassing in police bodycam footage
June 26, 2023, 8:33 pm | Source
Ashleigh Landers Sutton, a Fairfax supervising lawyer working under Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano, was captured refusing to leave Olde Town Sports Pub in Manassas around 2 a.m. on June 11. An employee of the pub called 911.
Area students capture Cappies awards
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
The Cappies of the National Capitol Area held its 23rd Gala recognizing excellence in high school theatre. The Tony’s-like sold-out event was held in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Hundreds of student nominees were celebrated. Eleven schools were nominated for…
Vienna wellness experts present on the importance of mind/body connection
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Vienna Physical Therapist Katie Bayer and Mental Therapist Megan MacCutcheon spoke on the importance of the mind-body connection during “Get Healthy Vienna,” a wellness expo last month. The pair said their interdisciplinary collaboration sees enhanced recovery in their patients.“When you're…
Oakton Girls Varsity Lacrosse captures state title
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Oakton Lady Cougars came out on top of an old rivalry game against Battlefield with a 9-8 win on June 10. The last time the team took a state title was in 2012; it’s the fifth state title in school…
Celebrate Pride at two-day Out & About Festival
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Oh He Dead joins Brandi Carlile at Wolf Trap’s two-day event This weekend, June 24-25, Wolf Trap will hold its first-ever Out & About Festival, a two-day, three-stage festival of music and nature headlined by nine-time Grammy Award winner Brandi…
Model T Club members keep history alive
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Members of the Nation’s Capital Model T Ford Club are working hard to keep history alive.
Motown comes alive at The Birchmere
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Relive the hits of the Temptations, Four Tops, and moreWhen Berry Gordy founded Motown Records in 1958, he would change the course of music history forever. From 1961 to 1971, Motown had 110 Top 10 hits on the charts, and…
Open Letter to the Fairfax County School Board
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Proposed Equity Policy – Need to Postpone Dates for Work Session and Vote
Enjoy this nutritious Thai Mango Chicken Salad
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Thai is one of my favorite cuisines and this delicious salad is bursting with so many mouthwatering flavors and textures. It’s loaded with crunchy veggies, sweet mango, and shredded chicken. And, the best part is the delicious dressing that goes…
Fairfax School Board candidates attend antisemitism forum
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Last Wednesday seven candidates vying for School Board seats took part in the United Against Antisemitism forum at the Kings Park Library.
Voters take leftward swing in Fairfax County's elections
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
After an intense election season that poured millions of dollars into campaign coffers, Fairfax County voters took a leftward swing in the Democratic primary this week, selecting political candidates for the general election who overcame tough challenges that they are…
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries gets recognized for their assistance
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
This past week, Sen. Mark R. Warner visited the Western Fairfax Christian Ministries in Chantilly to witness the nonprofit's impactful work. Warner praised the organization’s staff and volunteers for their commitment to serving vulnerable community members and community engagement addressing…
FACETS hosts Academic Achievement Banquet for youth
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
The 2023 school year came to a close last Friday and FACETS, a local nonprofit, hosted a celebration this week to recognize the achievements of some of Fairfax County’s most vulnerable students.
George Mason Baseball pulls off massive upsets during a postseason run to regionals
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
The magical season ended at the hands of Wake Forest University, but the George Mason University Men's Baseball program can look back at 2022-23 with no regrets, especially their performances during the postseason.This season, under first-year Head Coach Shawn Camp,…
Furry friends can cause distracted driving; here's how to stay safe
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Summer road trip season is heating up. Whether your vacation plans include national parks, sandy beaches or major metropolises, you may be thinking of bringing the entire family along, even your four-legged companions.
Join the Continental Navy in Alexandria
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
In Alexandria, you can set sail with John Paul Jones.
Regional concerns build over plan to expand flights at DCA
June 23, 2023, 4:00 am | Source
Local concerns surrounding congestion at the region’s busiest runway sit center stage in the opposition to an expansion of flights at Reagan National Airport (DCA).
A second high school, TJHSST, excluded Asians and whites in promoting college prep
March 14, 2023, 12:29 am | Source
Virginia AG blasts Fairfax County Schools for ‘shocking’ racial discrimination in College Partnership Program
March 9, 2023, 8:21 pm | Source
Superintendent says withholding National Merit awards ‘is not a war on merit,’ a parent responds, ‘Oh, really?’
January 21, 2023, 12:55 am | Source
Exclusive: Arlington, Alexandria public schools notified National Merit Commended Students right away, most are not Asian American students like in Fairfax County
January 20, 2023, 6:35 pm | Source
As 17 school principals in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties admit to withholding National Merit Commended Students awards this school year, largely impacting Asian American youth and their mostly immigrant families, it was a different story across the border…
Area principals admit to withholding National Merit Awards from students
January 8, 2023, 3:04 am | Source
Federal decision: FCPS “failed to provide” a free and appropriate education to thousands of students
December 1, 2022, 12:40 am | Source
Tears of joy came to the eyes of local Fairfax County special education advocates Callie Oettinger and Debra Tisler, as they read a much-anticipated decision by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights on Nov. 30.
Sources: School board will not censure board member after intervention by Rep. Gerry Connolly
November 3, 2022, 11:11 pm | Source
According to people familiar with the situation, local Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly urged two Fairfax County school board members to vote against taking action against board member Karen Keys-Gamarra for her recent use of the slur word “retarded,” and, as…
Santa Sightings
December 22, 2021, 5:00 am | Source
FCPS reaches agreement with organizations, parents over restraint and seclusion practices
December 3, 2021, 5:00 am | Source
FCPS and plaintiffs release joint statement on the settlement
FCPS reinstates pornographic books to school libraries
December 3, 2021, 5:00 am | Source
Fairfax City speed camera program underway
November 5, 2021, 1:28 pm | Source
Tips for a safe Halloween with your pet
October 29, 2021, 4:00 am | Source
Three reasons to adopt a pet right now
October 29, 2021, 4:00 am | Source
If you’ve always wanted an animal companion, or even if you already have a dog or cat but have room for more, now is the perfect time to adopt a pet. While there are plenty of good reasons to adopt…
County raises taxes on used cars for some residents
August 20, 2021, 4:00 am | Source
Some Fairfax County residents will see an increase in their car tax bills, with the pandemic being cited as the reason for the rise.
Virginia Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue deploys to Haiti for earthquake relief
August 20, 2021, 4:00 am | Source
At the request of the Government of Haiti, USAID is deploying an urban search and rescue team to join the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) that was mobilized August 14 to lead the U.S. government’s response efforts to the…
Omeish alienates LGBTQIA+ student group
July 30, 2021, 4:00 am | Source
Fairfax County School Board At-Large Member Abrar Omeish is at it again, stoking the flames of division by alienating another group.
Bailey’s Elementary School receives backlash over unapproved website links
July 30, 2021, 4:00 am | Source
Five tips to make watersport adventures safe this summer
July 23, 2021, 4:00 am | Source
For those who enjoy outdoor and active summer lifestyles, water entertainment may be the way to go. Racing the waves with the wind flowing through your hair can be a fun and exhilarating way to enjoy fresh air; a dip…
Student private information breached in Fairfax County Public Schools
July 23, 2021, 4:00 am | Source
Fairfax County Public Schools has been releasing confidential student information for years without the permission from students to do so.
Parents gather 5,100 signatures to oust school board member
July 23, 2021, 4:00 am | Source
A group of Fairfax County parents announced at a press conference July 19 that enough signatures have been gathered to recall a Fairfax County School Board member. During the news conference, several parents stood by holding signs that said “Keep…
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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