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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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GMU Women’s Basketball
George Mason University's women's basketball team has experienced a remarkable transformation in recent years, solidifying its position as a rising power in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Under the leadership of Head Coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis, the Patriots have achieved unprecedented success.
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Theater Alliance’s ‘American Fast’ Examines Faith, Family, and Basketball
"American Fast," presented by Theater Alliance, is a compelling and timely production that delves into the intersection of sports, faith, and personal identity. The...
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Eating Together: A Key to Wellness and Happiness
Have you ever noticed how much better a meal feels when you’re sharing it with others? It turns out, there’s a lot of truth...
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2025 World Happiness Report: America Is Not Happy
The World Happiness Report, first published in 2012, is an annual survey that ranks countries by their citizens' self-reported happiness levels. Commissioned by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the report utilizes data from the Gallup World Poll, which gathers responses from approximately 1,000 people per country. Respondents evaluate their lives on a scale from 0 to 10, assessing their overall satisfaction.
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3033 Chain Bridge Road: Fairfax BOS Approved
On March 18, 2025, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment to allow mixed-use development on the 33-acre former AT&T site at the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Jermantown Road. The proposal includes demolishing the early-1980s office building and constructing 854 housing units along with 110,850 square feet of retail and service space.
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Pardon Me, Governor
Everybody who serves in public office leaves with at least one item of unfinished business. In my case, his name is Pete Parsons.Those of...
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