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After Fairfax County Public Schools got much less funding than it wanted for teacher pay raises and other investments, new budget chair Kyle McDaniel suggests it’s time for a change in strategy.
McDaniel, who was elected to the school board as an at-large member last year, worries growing divisions in the budget process between the school board and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors could strain relationships as the county tackles its own financial challenges.
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December 4-6, 2026
Experience the magic of the holiday season at this beloved event that has offered truly unique, handcrafted treasures for more than four decades. Find pottery, glass, jewelry, fashion accessories, woodwork, artisanal foods, and more from eighty exceptional regional artisans. Come discover the perfect gifts, treat yourself to lunch at the onsite café, and celebrate the spirit of the season with us! A juried show since 1982.
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• Proceeds support the NVHG Scholarship Program for college art students
• Tote bags will be given to the first 200 attendees each day
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An engineering company that helped build Metro’s Silver Line extension will continue calling Reston Town Center its home.
Bechtel announced yesterday (Wednesday) that it has signed a lease to expand its corporate headquarters at One Reston Overlook (12011 Sunset Hills Road). The engineering and construction firm will now occupy 11 floors in the 12-story, 320,000-square-foot office building with an additional 289,000 square feet of space.
It’s not every day Spiderman gets a request to draw Sonic the Hedgehog on the outside of a hospital window 10 or 12 stories off the ground.
It turns out that Spiderman, as portrayed by Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue Technician II Kelly VanWingerden, is not much of an artist, Prince William County fire and rescue officials said in a news release.
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County Activates Heat Plan — “Fairfax County has activated its Heat Plan for Thursday, Aug. 1. When Fairfax County’s heat plan is activated, cooling centers around the county will be available during normal operating hours for individuals needing relief from the heat.” With the heat index potentially reaching 107 degrees, a Heat Advisory is scheduled to take effect from noon to 8 p.m. [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
Lorton Apartment Raid Leads to Guilty Plea — “A Dale City man pled guilty today to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. According to court documents, on Jan. 18, 2024, the U.S. Marshals Service’s Capital Area Regional Task Force located [the 40-year-old man], for whom they had an arrest warrant, in an apartment in Lorton.” [U.S. Attorney’s Office]
Annandale Shed Fire Extinguished — “#FairfaxsBravest are on the scene of a shed fire in the 7800 blk of Ridgewood Drive in the Annandale area. Firefighters arrived to find an exterior shed fully involved. The fire is under control. No extension to the house. No reported civilian or firefighter injuries.” [Fairfax County Fire and Rescue/Twitter]
Local Urgent Care Centers Extend Hours — “Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care, a partnership between Inova Health System and GoHealth Urgent Care, announced it is offering later hours at four Northern Virginia locations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends.” That includes centers in Vienna, Reston’s North Point Village Center and West Springfield. [Patch]
Fairfax Students Create Tool to ID Scams — “Advik Atyam never expected to be scammed, but he too became a victim while reselling computer parts during the pandemic…That experience prompted Atyam, now a senior at Fairfax High School in Virginia, to launch ScamCops, a website detailing the latest scam trends.” [WTOP]
Cultural Fair Coming to Oakton Library — “Join us for a taste of other countries with trivia, treats, and performances featuring dancers from Rhythmaya Dance, Foley Academy of Irish Dance, Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe, and Scottish Country Dancers!” The festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon. [Fairfax County Public Library]
Virginia Amusement Park to Build Big Roller Coaster — “A new attraction is coming soon to Kings Dominion in Doswell, and it’s one that thrill-seekers won’t want to miss. Rapterra, the world’s tallest and longest launched wing coaster, will open in 2025 as part of the Doswell amusement park’s 50th anniversary celebrations.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Thursday — Expect a mostly sunny and hot day reaching a high of 97°F and heat index values up to 104°F. Night could bring showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm, with cloudy conditions, a low around 77°F and a 30% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
By Brian Trompeter
When the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris kicked off July 26, 12 Fairfax County police offices and an explosive-detection dog were among the throng of law-enforcement personnel ensuring the safety of athletes, staff and spectators alike.
By Brian Trompeter
Fairfax County police say they have reduced traffic speeds an average of 8 mph following installation of photo speed-monitoring cameras in 10 locations last year, and soon will begin installing a total of 50 more in school zones in all nine magisterial districts.
By Brian Trompeter
Changes – including privatization, hiring more personnel or having school employees handle the work – could be coming to the crossing-guard program provided by the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD).
Owners of more than one in 10 homes on the market across Fairfax County for the week ending July 21 cut their price during the seven-day period, the highest rate in the immediate region.
Fairfax’s rate-cut total of 10.8 percent also was the only one in double digits across the D.C. core, according to figures reported by the Bright MLS multiple-listing services.