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Property Near Kingstowne Slated for 10-Acre Park

Banks family land has local roots but some aren’t happy with plan.

On the eastern edge of Kingstowne, a piece of property once owned by the Banks family is the center of local attention recently.

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Act Three: Crescent Apartments, 2025

The initial plan and mission looked solid until…

Supervisor Walter Alcorn’s reading of his board matter marks what could be defined as Act Three of the Crescent Property saga.

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New Life for Affordable Housing in Reston?

Future of Crescent apartments property gets a hand up.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors authorized the redevelopment of the 1960s Crescent Apartments in Reston on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

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Bill Paves Way for Fairfax Casino Referendum

Coalition seeks to ‘kill the bill;’ sponsors say Fairfax County needs the money for schools and property tax relief.

A 50,000-member Facebook group called the No Fairfax Casino Coalition is out to "kill the bill," SB982 — Casino gaming; eligible host localities in the Virginia Senate.

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Driver Charged in Fatal Crash with Pedestrian

Detectives from FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged the driver from the Dec. 23 fatal pedestrian crash in Chantilly with Failure to Maintain Control.

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Oakton Doctor Pleads Guilty to Running Pill Mill

According to court documents, Virginia pharmacies filled approximately 7,330 prescriptions for oxycodone prescribed by Allingham, totaling approximately 405,164 pills.

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Be Prepared

Make a “go” bag, think about your family's needs.

Being prepared for emergencies before they happen can help keep your loved ones safe and minimize stress in difficult situations.

Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash in Springfield

On Jan. 3 at 8:06 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on the Franconia Springfield Parkway prior to Bonniemill Lane in Springfield.

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Herrity Joins 2025 Race for Lt. Governor

Pat Herrity, the current Fairfax County Board Supervisor for the Springfield District and lone Republican on the board, posted a video on social media on Jan. 4 announcing his candidacy for Virginia lieutenant governor.

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Bright New Beginnings for 2025

Our budget challenges this year are driven by continuing needs to keep our highly rated schools funded. Schools are seeing increased needs that are not being met by the state, as was recently highlighted in a state study identifying that we should receive at least $600M more from Virginia.

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When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

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County General Assembly Delegation Pre-Session Public Hearing

Surprising statements by County spokespersons?

General Assembly

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Koinonia Foundation Celebrates the New Year in a New Space

Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.

Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.

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Fairfax County Updates Its ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan

Would you feel comfortable walking on any of these and others? Survey feedback and comments will be accepted through Dec. 20, 2024.

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Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets Releases TREDS Study

VDOT's Traffic Records Electronic Data System

Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets released its inaugural study on VDOT's Traffic Records Electronic Data System (TREDS) data of pedestrian and bike crashes in Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington.

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