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Oakton student mobilizes local youth to support 400+ artisans in India

Published August 10, 2026 at 11:45AM

Dev Rai, left, is founder of the Serving Society Global Foundation (courtesy of SSGF)

A rising Oakton High School senior is the driving force behind a nonprofit foundation that harnesses the enthusiasm of youth to support traditional artisans in India.

To date, the Serving Society Global Foundation has raised more than $15,000 to support over 400 marginalized artisans and bring their handcrafted items to market. It has also engaged more than 300 young volunteers across the local region. Many come from the SEWA DC Youth Group, which has more than 100 active members volunteering regularly.

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Some Oakton residents object to possible cut-through for Route 123, Hunter Mill Road

By Scott McCaffrey

Published May 27, 2026 at 2:45PM | Updated May 27, 2026 at 9:07PM

Suli Wang could lose her home if a cut-through between Chain Bridge and Hunter Mill roads is approved (screenshot via Fairfax County)

Residents of an Oakton neighborhood are mobilizing against Fairfax County’s consideration of using one of their community’s streets as a cut-through between two major roadways.

“There are many concerns,” said Suli Wong, a resident of the English Oaks neighborhood, in May 19 remarks to the Board of Supervisors.

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UPDATED: Speed, lack of restraints contributed to fatal Route 123 crash, police say

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 18, 2026 at 8:30AM | Updated May 26, 2026 at 8:55PM

Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis provides update on fatal Route 123 crash (via FCPD/Facebook)

Two adults were killed and two children were hospitalized — including a toddler police fear may not survive — as a result of an SUV crash in Oakton early yesterday (Sunday) morning.

Officers and first responders with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched around 12:28 a.m. yesterday to Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) over I-66 for the crash, which involved an SUV “that ran into the barrier” on the northbound side of the road, according to scanner traffic.

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FCPS officials stress plan to engage community on future Skyview HS boundaries

By Nolan Stout

Published May 7, 2026 at 9:15AM

One proposed scenario for the future Skyview High School boundaries (via FCPS)

Fairfax County Public Schools is increasing opportunities for public input on the proposed attendance boundary for the new Skyview High School.

Superintendent Michele Reid told the Fairfax County School Board at its work session Tuesday (May 5) that she wants to add a third round of community engagement.

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Inclusive N. Va. theater troupe readies latest creations for opening night

By Scott McCaffrey

Published April 9, 2026 at 1:45PM

Cast and crew of ArtStream Company B (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

For the past six months, ArtStream’s Virginia Company B has been developing and rehearsing a war of the worlds, featuring a clash of famous show-business and historical figures.

And tomorrow night (Friday), “The Great Put-Together!” makes its world premiere at James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road, #114) in the West Falls Church area of Fairfax County.

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Bill in memory of Oakton students would expand possible speed camera locations

By Emily Leayman

Published April 6, 2026 at 3:45PM

Del. Holly Seibold speaks about HB 994 on the House floor (via Virginia General Assembly)

A Virginia bill crafted in memory of Oakton High School students killed on Blake Lane in 2022 is on its way to becoming law.

Del. Holly Seibold (D-12), whose district includes part of Oakton, has been pushing for a bill (HB 994) to expand speed camera locations to “safety red zones” designated by the state. The bill passed the Virginia General Assembly and is awaiting action from Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).

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Potential Oakton transportation improvements need more study, residents say

By Emily Leayman

Published March 16, 2026 at 10:00AM

The scope of Fairfax County's Oakton congestion mitigation and safety study (via FCDOT)

As part of a transportation study spurred by a planned redevelopment of the former AT&T campus in Oakton, potential roadway changes were presented at a community meeting on Tuesday (March 10).

The Oakton Congestion and Safety Study was initiated by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors as a follow-up to its unanimous approval of a comprehensive plan amendment to allow mixed-use development on the company’s now-vacant, 33-acre Oakton office campus in 2025.

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Oakton’s library could be renamed after the late Gerry Connolly

By Jared Serre

Published February 23, 2026 at 2:45PM

Voters line up at Oakton Library (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Oakton’s public library could soon bear the name of one of the most vocal advocates for its construction.

A request to rename the library in honor of the late Gerry Connolly has been submitted to the Fairfax County Public Library Board of Trustees by two members of the county’s Board of Supervisors: Chairman Jeff McKay and Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik.

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JUST IN: Bulova to succeed Bulova after winning House District 11 special election

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 13, 2026 at 8:35PM

Gretchen Bulova (photo courtesy of candidate)

That’s one special election down, three more to go for Fairfax County voters.

In a low-turnout, low-suspense contest, Democratic nominee Gretchen Bulova handily defeated Republican candidate Adam Wise to become the next delegate for Virginia’s 11th House District, taking over a seat most recently filled by her husband, David Bulova.

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NOW: Hunter Mill Road closed after driver crashes into electric pole

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 9, 2026 at 3:45PM

Hunter Mill Road closed near Lawyers Road in Oakton after single-vehicle crash on Jan. 9, 2026 (via Google Maps)

A driver is in critical condition after crashing into an electric pole on Hunter Mill Road in Oakton, police say.

The crash involved a single vehicle that ran into a utility pole just south of Lawyers Road. A Fairfax Alerts message suggests it occurred around 2 p.m.