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.
Pennino Building reopens after flooding
July 3, 2026, 4:00 pm |
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Two Fairfax Academy students shine at the Jimmy Awards
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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John Poncy and Allie Blanchet make the most of The National High School Musical Theatre Awards
Hunters Branch redevelopment approved; concerns raised
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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‘The Complex Legacy of George Mason’ explores ideals, contradictions
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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George Mason University has released a new Virginia 250 panel discussion that takes a candid look at the complicated legacy of its namesake — a founding father celebrated for articulating the principles of individual rights while simultaneously enslaving more than…
Local student wins first place at National History Day
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Every summer, 8th grader Ethan Zhang travels to China to visit with his grandparents, and this past summer was no different. This time, his grandpa shared his story and his part in the Sent-Down Youth Movement.
Madison falls to Independence in lacrosse state finals
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Tuckahoe swim team faces tough test in holiday showdown
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Catching scoliosis early matters
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Dear Editor,
Virginia’s ranked choice voting law is a step in the right direction
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Virginia recently passed a Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) law that took effect on July 1. This is a great opportunity for Fairfax County constituents. Jurisdictions now have the option to use RCV to elect supervisors, city and town council members.…
Fairfax County activates heat plan in advance of NWS warning
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Stormwater management project in McLean faces scrutiny
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Boxing in metaphors
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Tricks to help keep your blood sugar steady
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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We know that what we eat affects our blood sugar (also called blood glucose). Less widely known is that what we do after eating can significantly affect our blood glucose. A few simple “tricks” after meals may help reduce the…
Add a cat to your home today!
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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A Forever Home
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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How to make the most of your summertime downtime
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Oakton photographer wins National Council on Aging photo contest
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Jason Newsted brings The Chophouse Band to The Birchmere
July 3, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The former Metallica bassist discusses his latest musical chapter
Public Art Reston scavenger hunt returns this summer
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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‘Let’s get something built’
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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As Fairfax County continues to debate how to balance growth with community concerns, Inova Health System’s leadership is calling for a more streamlined development process, saying lengthy reviews and excessive bureaucracy can slow projects and investment.
Catch scoliosis early: Missed well-checks cost growing kids precious time
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Saffron: A spice with health potential
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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There’s a lot of supplement noise out there. Many of us want to support our health naturally, but the number of bottles on store shelves and being pushed online can feel overwhelming. I appreciate that some supplements can be beneficial…
Fairfax County lights up the night to celebrate America’s 250th
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Dream comes full circle at Wolf Trap
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Montgomery County native Emily Jade McFadden returns to the stage that inspired her
George Mason engineering students turn personal experience into accessibility innovation
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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McLean native earns Academic All-Conference honors
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Local teacher aims to keep children safe on the internet
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Don’t trade away Georgetown Pike’s truck safety protection
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Nearly 20 years ago, then-Dranesville Supervisor Joan DuBois helped secure a no-through truck restriction on Georgetown Pike. She understood a simple fact: this narrow, winding rural road in Great Falls was never designed for large commercial trucks.
Former Fairfax triathlete runs for redemption
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Don’t let nerves stop you
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Local organizations warn against environmental harm from data centers
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Vincent Ingala brings smooth jazz party back to The Birchmere
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Acclaimed saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist brings a mix of originals, R&B classics and new music to the stage
RDGLDGRN returns home for Reston Town Center concert
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Herndon to host July 4 celebration at Bready Park
June 26, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Broadway stars join local favorites for sixth annual Broadway in the Park
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The event features Tituss Burgess and Heather Headley
A positive attitude gets you noticed
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Free performances on tap at Vienna’s Summer on the Green
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Town of Vienna invites residents to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket to the Vienna Town Green as its free Summer on the Green concert series continues through the summer. The next performance is June 26, when 2nd…
Reston native carries Olympic heritage to World Championship
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Why trouble hearing in noise may be an early sign of cognitive decline
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Officials take notice of increased irresponsible electric-bike use
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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In recent months, many Fairfax County residents have expressed concerns and questions about e-bike use on social media.
Westfield kicks Madison to the curb en route to first soccer state title
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Dads, you’re building more than you know
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Ask a kid years from now what their father taught them, and they probably won’t quote a single speech. They’ll tell you how he acted. How he handled a flat tire on the side of the highway. How he treated…
Metropolitan School of the Arts presents ‘Cirque’
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Fairfax County’s housing “roadmap”: Speed at the community’s expense
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Fairfax County’s Housing Task Force Action Plan, released May 12, is troubling not for what it proposes to build but for what it proposes to remove: the procedural safeguards that give residents a meaningful voice before land-use decisions become permanent.
A pina colada, that is good for you?
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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My favorite tropical drink flavor is pina colada. For me, you can’t go wrong with anything coconut in the summer. But unfortunately, it is ill-advised for your health to drink piña coladas all summer long, so naturally, I sought a…
Stacey Kent finds a Time for Love
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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The Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist is set for a gig at The Birchmere
RAMMY finalists prove Fairfax County is a food hot spot
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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How will Loudoun transmission line project impact Fairfax County?
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Loudoun County is facing pressure from a proposed route for Dominion Energy’s Golden-to-Mars high-voltage transmission lines. If approved by the School Board, they will run through Loudoun Valley Estates and the campuses of Rosa Lee Carter Elementary and Rock Ridge…
CAIR files suit over student suspensions
June 19, 2026, 4:00 am |
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Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) continues to deal with the ramifications stemming from suspending four Muslim students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). The students were suspended over a video posted to social media that appeared…
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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