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Congregants celebrate the reconstruction of one of America’s oldest Black churches
Northern Virginia defense tech firm plans to increase staff by 25% or more
October 10, 2026, 12:04 pm |
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Blue Sky Innovators is building out its Reston, Virginia, headquarters so they can better serve the Department of Defense and the intelligence community.
Fairfax County community weighs in on Dominion-NextEra Energy merger as concerns grow over data centers, electric bills
October 10, 2026, 8:19 am |
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The Fairfax County community is weighing in on a proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, as concerns grow over data centers and electricity costs.
Fairfax high schoolers collect and distribute school supplies to students in need
October 10, 2026, 12:54 am |
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Fairfax High School members of Generation Supply have collected about $2,000 in supplies for students in need, with the goal of reaching $10,000 worth of school supplies.
How to avoid costly repairs to your heating system as winter approaches
October 9, 2026, 9:40 pm |
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As colder fall temperatures begin to settle in the D.C. region, homeowners will be tempted to turn on their heating systems. But there's something they should do first.
National Zoo welcomes new litter of 5 cheetah cubs
October 9, 2026, 9:36 pm |
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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute announced the birth of five healthy baby cheetahs to proud mom Zura on Friday.
Man sentenced to 30 years in 2024 Sterling double-murder case
October 9, 2026, 9:14 pm |
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A 20-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for killing two people in Sterling, Virginia, in 2024, Loudoun County prosecutors said.
Fairfax County police officer charged with shoplifting
October 9, 2026, 7:37 pm |
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Scott Abram of Spotsylvania, a 23-year veteran of the department, is accused of stealing items from two different Target stores last month.
What you need to know about this weekend’s Army Ten-Miler
October 9, 2026, 7:06 pm |
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The race begins and ends at the Pentagon, taking runners through the nation's capital past landmarks including the Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Washington Monument.
Trump’s memorial arch faces new lawsuit from Arlington County
October 9, 2026, 2:07 am |
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The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of Virginia, criticized the speed at which the project slated for Memorial Circle has moved without going through the full review process.
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