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Published October 5, 2026 at 11:45AM

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay at a shadow hearing on the 2026 midterm elections held by Congressional Democrats at the Fairfax County Government Center (courtesy Office of Rep. James Walkinshaw)

Members of Northern Virginia’s Democratic congressional delegation convened at the Fairfax County Government Center last Thursday (Oct. 1) for a forum to address concerns about the upcoming November elections.

The “shadow hearing” called by House Democrats, who lack the legal power to subpoena or control formal hearings due to the party’s minority status in the chamber, was led by Rep. Joe Morelle (D-New York), a ranking member of the Committee on House Administration, and Fairfax County’s own Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-Va.).

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Supervisors further restrict student parking around McLean High School

By Scott McCaffrey

Published October 1, 2026 at 9:15AM

McLean High School entrance (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

Parking options are about to become more limited for students at McLean High School.

Members of the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday (Sept. 29) to add another local street into the residential parking district that surrounds the high school.

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Windscreen designs for Route 1 bus rapid transit stations approved

By Scott McCaffrey

Published September 30, 2026 at 2:45PM

Windscreen designs for several stations along The One bus rapid transit (via Fairfax County)

County supervisors on Tuesday (Sept. 29) approved designs for windscreen artwork to be placed at the nine stations along “The One,” Fairfax’s future Richmond Highway bus rapid transit corridor.

Each of the designs reflects a theme related to the area surrounding a station. Submissions were sought from artists as part of the project’s “Community Charm” initiative.

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Fairfax County supervisors honor outgoing leaders in economic development, human services arenas

By Scott McCaffrey

Published September 29, 2026 at 2:45PM

Victor Hoskins is flanked by Board Chair Jeff McKay and County Executive Bryan Hill (screenshot via Fairfax County)

Fairfax County supervisors on Tuesday lauded the service of Victor Hoskins, who spent more than seven years as president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority before departing over the summer.

Hoskins was honored at the same meeting supervisors expressed appreciation for the work of Christopher Leonard, who recently retired as deputy county executive for health and human services.

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Pandemic-inspired ‘Circles of Memory’ memorial unveiled in Fairfax

By Mary Stachyra Lopez

Published September 24, 2026 at 3:45PM

The new “Circles of Memory” memorial near the Herrity Building. (staff photo by Mary Stachyra Lopez)

Fairfax County marked the installation of its newest public artwork, conceived several years ago as a way to honor local residents lost to COVID-19, with a ceremony attended by a small crowd of people yesterday (Sept. 23).

“Circles of Memory,” located near the county’s Herrity Building and Public Safety Headquarters in Fairfax, was envisioned as a way to memorialize local people lost in the pandemic; in 2024, according to county zoning records, its purpose was expanded to also provide an area of “respite, reflection and remembrance in support of the mental health well-being” of the public and first responders.

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Reston Multicultural Festival returns this weekend for 25th anniversary

By Mary Stachyra Lopez

Published September 18, 2026 at 2:45PM

The Reston Multicultural Center (Courtesy Reston Community Center)

Thousands are expected to gather at Reston Town Center this weekend for the Reston Multicultural Festival, which will celebrate its 25th year of making connections across cultures.

The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow (Sept. 19), will include dancing and music at three stages, artisan vendors, and community organizations. Pop-up performances are also planned throughout the day.

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Fairfax chairman advises neighbor locality to think carefully about governance changes

By Scott McCaffrey

Published September 16, 2026 at 10:00AM

Board Chair Jeff McKay (screenshot via Fairfax County)

Jeff McKay has some neighborly advice for a next-door locality considering changing its governance structure.

“There is no perfect model. There are nuances to every one of these structures,” the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors chair said at a Sept. 9 forum.

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On 25th anniversary of 9/11, Fairfax leaders keep memories alive for new generation

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 11, 2026 at 2:45PM

Firefighters fly a flag for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 near the Fairfax County Government Center on Sept. 11, 2026 (staff photo by Mary Stachyra Lopez)

Both the past and the future were on the minds of elected officials and public safety leaders, as they gathered at the Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters this morning (Friday) to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.

During the approximately 40-minute ceremony, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Deputy Fire Chief Bill Betz led two moments of silence for those lost as a result of the attacks.

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McKay, other regional leaders say streamlining bureaucracy will boost economic growth

By Scott McCaffrey

Published August 31, 2026 at 1:45PM

Fairfax Board Chair Jeff McKay acknowledges applause at the Elected Leaders Summit (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

The Fairfax County government and others across the region are working to reduce bureaucratic regulations in an effort to help businesses thrive, local leaders said at an Aug. 26 forum.

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay used the 11th annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit to say area governments must acknowledge concerns of the business community.

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N. Va. political leaders scramble to meet evolving public sentiment on data centers

By Scott McCaffrey

Published August 28, 2026 at 9:15AM | Updated August 28, 2026 at 9:32AM

An Amazon data center in Sterling, seen from Route 28 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Politicians are scrambling nationally to address growing public concern over data centers, and in Northern Virginia, where many local elected leaders will be on the ballot in 2027, the issue is proving a delicate balancing act.

Fairfax County residents expect “fair rules of engagement” when it comes to addressing the impacts of data centers, Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay said at the 11th annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit, held on Wednesday (Aug. 26) in Arlington.