Seven Corners Pedestrian Dies Weeks after Crash
Marks 17th pedestrian fatality, year to date in Fairfax County.
Sunday, Oct. 13, marked the 17th pedestrian fatality in Fairfax County in 2024.
Eight Local Children Are Missing
Could a CODI Alert have helped return them home?
The Virginia State Police launched its "Critical Operation for a Disappeared Child Initiative," (CODI) Alert Program nearly a month ago, on Sept. 26.
Fairfax County Urban Rescue Team Continued to Battle Flood Damage
Team shrinks since initial deployment but rebuilding tasks continue.
Team shrinks since initial deployment but rebuilding tasks continue.
Jury Convicts Former Officer In Death of Unarmed Suspect
Guilty of reckless handling of firearm; not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
On Friday, Oct. 4, a jury made up of eight women and four men convicted former FCPD Sergeant Wesley Shifflett, 36, of reckless handling of a firearm, related to the shooting death of Timothy McCree Johnson, 37, on February 22, 2023. The jury found him not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
Historical Marker Unveiled and Dedicated
Celebrates the legacy of Robert Gunnell and Gunnell’s Chapel.
Celebrates the legacy of Robert Gunnell and Gunnell’s Chapel.
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Good Shepherd Housing Marks a Milestone
Officials cut ribbon on their 100th housing unit.
Officials cut ribbon on their 100th housing unit.
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Former Fairfax County Deputy Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison
Provided contraband and info to inmates; drugs for cash.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sept. 19 that former deputy Robert T. Sanford Jr., 37, received a 78-month prison sentence for smuggling drugs and contraband into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
Solving the Vehicle-Wildlife Collision Problem
A well-designed over or underpass for wildlife can reduce animal-vehicle collisions by up to 90 percent.
There are over one million vehicle-wildlife collisions in the United States every year, costing over $8 billion and tens of thousands of human injuries, GMU biology professor Dr. David Luther told Green Breakfast attendees in an online Sept. 14 talk titled “Zooming through Nature: the Wildlife Costs of Modern Transportation.”
Supervisors Approve New Requirements for Data Centers
Stricter standards elicit reactions during and after vote.
On Sept. 10, following extensive community engagement efforts that helped shape the final recommendations presented to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors, the Board approved the long-awaited Data Center Zoning Ordinance by a vote of 8-2.
Fairfax County Is Growing - The 2023 Demographic Reports
Have you ever wanted to know more about who and what make Fairfax County such a unique place to live? Each year, the County produces demographic reports and puts them on the County website with helpful charts and graphics.
Can U.S. Citizens Experiencing Homelessness Vote?
Registering with no fixed address.
Registering with no fixed address.