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Published August 26, 2025 at 9:15AM

Winsome Earle-Sears speaks at a rally in Vienna (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered state police to investigate explosive allegations from a conservative blog that Fairfax County Public Schools officials helped multiple underage girls obtain abortions in 2021 — a probe whose findings may not surface before Election Day but could still sway voters in the court of public opinion.

Virginia law requires minors to obtain either parental consent or a successful court petition to undergo the procedure. Such records are also exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

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Youngkin tells police to investigate FCPS over abortion assistance allegations

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 14, 2025 at 9:15AM

Gov. Glenn Youngkin at a rally in Vienna (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

Allegations that Fairfax County Public Schools employees helped students obtain abortions without their parents’ consent have drawn Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s attention after circulating for days on right-wing media.

The Republican governor directed the Virginia State Police yesterday (Wednesday) to open a criminal investigation into FCPS based on the report, which was originally published in the Substack-based newsletter WC Dispatch.

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Virginia AG Miyares to investigate Fairfax’s top prosecutor over abduction case

By Jared Serre

Published August 4, 2025 at 1:45PM

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Andres Caceres Jaldin and AG Jason Miyares (photos via offices and FCPD)

Attorney General Jason Miyares intends to investigate the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office after the attempted abduction of a 3-year-old from Fair Oaks Mall last month.

Virginia Republicans argued Friday (Aug. 1) that Andres Caceres Jaldin, who allegedly swiped the toddler from a play area on July 18 before being stopped on the mall’s second floor, should have been in custody based on previous criminal charges — not out in the community.

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Fairfax County leaders sound alarm on ‘staggering’ rise in unemployment

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 16, 2025 at 11:45AM | Updated July 16, 2025 at 6:07PM

Federal employment in the D.C. region from 1990 to May 1, 2025 (via Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments)

Fairfax County’s top elected officials at the state and local level united this morning (Wednesday) to urge Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration to provide more support for fired federal workers.

In a joint statement, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Jeff McKay and Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34), who represents southeastern Fairfax, pinned the “staggering rise in unemployment” across the county on “the reckless policies of Donald Trump” and the “complicity” of Virginia’s Republican leaders.

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Number of unemployed Fairfax residents reaches a level not seen since mid-2021

By Scott McCaffrey

Published July 14, 2025 at 1:45PM

Virginia unemployment rate from June 2023 through May 2025 (via Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement)

Federal workforce cuts implemented by the Trump administration and, as of July 8, enabled by the U.S. Supreme Court have helped drive the number of unemployed Fairfax County residents to heights not seen in nearly four years.

A total of 21,705 county residents were counted as unemployed in May, according to new data reported by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. That’s up 35% from a year before.

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Republican statewide nominees decry ‘socialist’ opponents at Vienna rally

By Vernon Miles

Published July 2, 2025 at 3:15PM | Updated August 26, 2025 at 2:37PM

Winsome Earle-Sears speaks at a rally in Vienna (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

After a contentious primary, Republican nominees for Virginia’s next governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general took the stage last night (Tuesday) in Vienna to try and present a unified image.

Incumbent Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the party’s gubernatorial nominee, and others criticized the Democratic slate of candidates but also repeatedly took aim at Zohran Mamdani, attempting to associate Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger with the mayoral candidate in New York City.

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IT contractor plans $1M expansion of Tysons headquarters

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 30, 2025 at 9:15AM

EastBoro I office building at 8251 Greensboro Drive in Tysons (via Google Maps)

An information technology company that received competing offers from Texas, Florida and West Virginia has decided to stay put in Tysons.

Described by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority as “one of the fastest growing” IT service companies in the U.S., 22nd Century Technologies is committing $1 million to an expansion of its headquarters in the EastBoro I office building at 8251 Greensboro Drive.

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Statewide Republican candidates, Gov. Youngkin to rally in Vienna next week

By Jared Serre

Published June 26, 2025 at 10:00AM

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Gov. Glenn Youngkin appear at a 2021 campaign event (via Glenn Youngkin/Flickr)

The three Republicans seeking election to statewide office this November will rally together in Vienna next week.

Current Virginia lieutenant governor and gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears, along with lieutenant governor nominee John Reid and incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares, who’s seeking reelection, will hold the ticket’s first joint appearance on Tuesday (July 1).

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JUST IN: Youngkin schedules special election to replace Rep. Gerry Connolly

By Jared Serre

Published June 3, 2025 at 9:00AM | Updated June 3, 2025 at 10:17AM

Rep. Gerry Connolly speaks at Lorton Station Elementary School in 2024 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Fairfax County voters will return to the polls this fall to choose a representative for the Virginia’s 11th Congressional District seat.

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a writ of election today (Tuesday) scheduling a special election for Sept. 9 to fill the seat left vacant by Rep. Gerry Connolly’s death on May 21.

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Satellite company to move, expand headquarters space in Tysons

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 20, 2025 at 11:45AM

The office building at 1676 International Drive in Tysons is home to Guidehouse's headquarters (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A company whose satellites help connect people across the globe is looking to expand its footprint in Tysons.

After more than a decade at 1775 Tysons Blvd, Iridium Communications will move its corporate headquarters to the west side of Tysons Galleria, investing $13 million to build out a 55,000-square-foot space at 1676 International Drive.