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Monday, October 12
Renewed Signs for Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail
Renewed Signs for Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail
Almost All Vienna Schools Earn VA's Highest Rating In New Assessment Results
Two elementary schools were the only ones to fall short of the state's highest ranking.
Sunday, October 11
NOVA Parks seeks ideas to transform Centreville’s Bull Run events center
Over the years, the Bull Run Special Events Center in Centreville has hosted just about every type of large-scale event: a winter carnival, the circus, events for foodies and wine aficionados, and cultural festivals of every kind.
Saturday, October 10
Boo! Your 2026 guide to Halloween across Northern Virginia
If you like jump scares, haunted prisons and creepy farm scenes, this story is for you. We’ve gathered a list of the most hair-raising Halloween events around the region, with a few less spooky options thrown in, too. Check them…
Friday, October 9
Fairfax County Police Officer Charged With Shoplifting At 2 Target Stores
A 23-year police veteran is accused of shoplifting at Target stores in Burke and Springfield, including once while on duty and in uniform.
FCPD Officer Charged with Shoplifting
Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department has criminally charged a Master Police Officer (MPO) with two counts of misdemeanor Shoplifting in connection with two separate incidents. On September 23, at approximately 11:00…
Thursday, October 8
Detectives Investigate Inmates Death at the Adult Detention Center
Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are conducting a death investigation of an inmate at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (ADC). On October 8, at 7:25 a.m., Brendan Brown, 38, of Springfield, was found…
Police shut down six Manassas massage parlors in ‘Operation False Front’
Police shut down six illicit massage parlors across Manassas this week following a multi-jurisdictional crackdown that netted three arrests and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash.
Fairfax County rolls out Google AI blocker on school-issued laptops
Fairfax County is rolling out a new tool that will block students’ access to artificial intelligence-generated answers and summaries when they conduct a Google search on school-issued laptops.
Wednesday, October 7
Fall’s Botanical Bounty on Display at River Farm
Fall’s Botanical Bounty on Display at River Farm
Drawing the Line on Police Surveillance
Commercial loophole creates de facto surveillance web.
Public Lands and Trails Celebrated
Volunteers work to show their love
Local Officials Rally Turnout for Fairfax County Public Hearing on $67 Billion Dominion-NextEra Merger
Discovery Dispute Carries Over to SCC Proceedings
Loud Mufflers Meet Loud Legislation
Noisy Mufflers
Dressed to Blend In: Detectives Arrest Suspect in Business Burglary Series
Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division (CID) have arrested a man in connection with a series of commercial burglaries targeting medical offices across Fairfax County. Since May, detectives have…
Tuesday, October 6
93-Year-Old Fairfax County Man Dies After Crash In Burke Intersection: Police
An elderly man who was the passenger in a car involved in a two-car accident in a Fairfax intersectio has died.
Passenger Dies from Injuries Sustained in October 4 Crash
West Springfield Police District — Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one passenger dead. On October 4 at 2:13 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at Fairfax…
Protect Yourself from Deer Crashes This Fall
Fall is breeding season for deer, and you can expect to see more of them on our roads. Please be aware that deer are unpredictable and crashes with them are a safety concern. There are hundreds of reportable accidents involving deer in the…
Monday, October 5
13-Year-Old Driver Loses Control, Crashes Car Into Power Pole In Fairfax County: Police
Two teenagers were injured after an accident in Fairfax County Sunday morning.
Thursday, October 1
Best Buns Bakery & Burgers opens in Falls Church – and it has a rooftop bar
Featuring a full-service upstairs bar with rooftop seating, Great American Restaurants’ fourth Best Buns Bakery & Burgers opens in Falls Church Thursday.
Tuesday, September 29
Suspects Sought After $600K In Jewelry Stolen In Armed Springfield Robbery
Four suspects stole about $600,000 in jewelry during an armed robbery at a Springfield business, Fairfax County police said.
Victoria Industrial Properties purchases seven-building Northern Virginia portfolio for $75M
New Jersey-based real estate investment firm Victoria Industrial Properties has purchased a seven-building industrial and flex portfolio in Northern Virginia’s Dulles Corridor.