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How a cow burned down the Fairfax County Jail
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 12, 1883, Richard “Dick” Lane and John Wheeler, entered "Strawberry Vale", the 144-acre farm of James N. Walton near Peach Grove (now Tyson’s Corner) Fairfax County, Virginia. Strawberry Vale was located on the south side of Chain Bridge Road (Rt. 123) at the interchange of present-day Interstate 495.
Inauguration of the 75th Governor
Saturday, January 17, 2026 - The Inauguration of the 75th Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Fairfax Federation Crisis Escalates Amid Conflicting Claims of Authority, Discrimination, and Bylaw Compliance
A leadership dispute within the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations (“Federation”) has escalated into a significant governance controversy, marked by contested board actions, emergency special meetings, disputed communications, and sharply conflicting accounts regarding the legality and legitimacy of the removal of the Federation’s President.
Our Libraries Need Our Voices and Support
One-time infusions of money are no longer sufficient. To bring FCPL’s collection budget in line with comparable library systems, FCPL is requesting an increase of $8–$11 million over the next five years to permanently raise the base budget. This investment would benefit students, job seekers, families, seniors, and lifelong learners throughout Fairfax County.
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I’m only a gig worker. Can I retire on my gig income?
You Übered me to Sterling last Monday. You were the DoorDash guy who delivered my dinner order the other night. That package from eBay (or maybe Amazon), you left it at my door earlier today. Our HOA is sending you to rake leaves here in our Fairfax City subdivision. If you are one of these, you are a gig worker.
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National Rugby Day In Fairfax City
Tonight, Mayor Catherine Read declared Nov. 25, 2025, as National Rugby Day in #FairfaxCity, encouraging the #FairfaxCity community to welcome Old Glory DC and to embrace the values of teamwork, respect, and community that rugby represents. Representatives from Old Glory DC , Fairfax City Economic Development and Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce received the proclamation.
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Form 1099-MISC threshold rises from $600 to $2,000
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, significantly changing taxes, especially for Northern Virginia's gig workers, contractors, and small business owners. The OBBBA makes permanent several 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) tax cuts and overhauls income reporting for contract work and digital payment platforms (e.g., PayPal, Venmo).
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Mackenzie’s Tunes & Tonics: Fairfax City’s Spot for Food, Drinks, and Live Music
Mackenzie’s Tunes & Tonics is located at 3950 University Drive was up for approval on November 18, 2025! So we went over to chat with Josh Alexander, the illustrious owner who expressed great joy about moving on as a speakeasy dive to a place where people can create their own experiential events while enjoying fine dining. “There was no real signage outside, just if people knew that it was here. It was here, you know, a true speakeasy back from, you know, the 20s or whatever you had to, you know, whisper, you know, secret password,” shared Josh.
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Virginia Revenues Outpace Forecasts in Strong First Quarter of Fiscal Year
Virginia’s general fund revenues exceeded expectations in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, fueled by steady job growth and resilient consumer spending, state officials said Tuesday. Revenues increased 5.1% from June through September compared with the same period last year, while September collections alone rose 2.7% year-over-year. Both income tax withholding and sales tax receipts were higher than forecast, contributing to a year-to-date gain nearly 8% above projections, according to the Department of Finance.
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Magnolia Creations, LLC: Crafting Exceptional Corporate Events in Fairfax
Magnolia Creations, LLC, led by Linette Beckham-Gaskins, brings 30 years of experience to the art of event planning. Specializing in corporate meetings and nonprofit events, the company offers comprehensive services—from venue selection and vendor coordination to budgeting and contingency planning. Their expertise ensures seamless execution, allowing clients to focus on their core missions.