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Fairfax County Deer Management Archery Program Begins, Runs Through February 2027
Fairfax County's Deer Management Archery Program is underway on more than 100 properties countywide, aiming to reduce the white-tailed deer population and related safety and health hazards.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsTransportationSocial IssuesEnvironment Fairfax CountyDeer Management Archery Programwhite-tailed deerDeer Management ProgramSupervisor BiermanHerndonMotorcycle SafetyFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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TECHnista to Invest $15.1 Million in Danville, Creating 22 Jobs
Education consulting firm TECHnista will invest $15.1 million in Danville, lease a 30,000 square-foot building and add 22 jobs as it expands its national workforce programs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsUSA TECHnistaDanvilleAbigail SpanbergerVirginiaworkforce developmentadvanced manufacturingMEERA
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Spanberger Signs Executive Order 22, Unveils Nation's Toughest Data Center Accountability Framework
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signs Executive Order 22 to implement a sweeping data center accountability framework, banning NDAs, raising environmental standards, and creating a new AI Task Force.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessEnergyEnvironmentArtificial IntelligenceState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsComputers and Internet Abigail SpanbergerData Center Accountability FrameworkExecutive Order 22VirginiaAI Task ForceClean EnergyData Centers
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Traffic Alert: Road Closures Announced for 2026 Clarendon Day
Arlington County Police will close several Clarendon streets from 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for Clarendon Day, urging attendees to use Metro.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSAState GovernmentsSocial Issues Clarendon DayArlington CountyTraffic AlertRoad ClosuresWilson BoulevardClarendon Metro StationPublic SafetyArlington County Government
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Fairfax County Police Urge Motorcycle Safety as a Shared Responsibility
Fairfax County Police remind drivers and motorcyclists that safety is a shared responsibility, offering gear, visibility and space guidance to help prevent serious crashes on county roads.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSASocial Issues Fairfax County Police Departmentmotorcycle safetyFairfax Countytraffic safetymotorcyclistsdriversroad safety
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Spanberger Unveils Nation's Toughest Data Center Accountability Standards, Signs Executive Order 22
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger unveils a sweeping Data Center Accountability Framework and signs Executive Order 22, banning NDAs, tightening environmental rules, and creating a new AI Task Force.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessUSAState GovernmentsDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceEnergyEnvironmentLegal Abigail SpanbergerData Center Accountability FrameworkExecutive Order 22VirginiaAI Task ForceData CentersEnergy Costs
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Fairfax, VA Communications Director Highlights Platform's Role in Connecting Neighborhoods
Fairfax, VA communications and marketing director Matthew Kaiser says a digital engagement platform helps connect neighborhoods and provide residents with a timeline of information around local topics.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessMediaFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues City of FairfaxMatthew KaiserGranicusDigital communicationCommunity engagementLocal governmentFairfax, VA
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George Mason Announces $5 Dining Fridays, 5K and Trunk or Treat Events
George Mason University offers faculty and staff $5 dining hall meals on select Fridays, plus a 5K benefiting student emergency aid and its fifth annual Trunk or Treat.
EducationEntertainmentSportHealthMusicFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceSocial Issues George Mason UniversityMason DiningGeorge Mason 5K and Fun RunTrunk or TreatFaculty and Staff Experience SurveyGeorge Mason AthleticsNational Symphony OrchestraGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
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Fairfax City Council Cancels University Drive Traffic Signal, Awards $725,551 Bike Lanes Contract
Fairfax City Council cancels a planned University Drive traffic signal, awards a $725,551 bike lanes contract, adopts a Code of Ethics and sets Oct. 5 personal property tax deadline.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEducationState GovernmentsAstronomy and SpaceClimate ChangeTransportation Fairfax City CouncilUniversity Drive Bike LanesArthur Construction Co.Catherine ReadCity Council Code of Ethicspersonal property taxVirginia Department of TransportationCity of Fairfax
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Fairfax County Weekend: Culmore Community Day, Stuff the Bus Food Drive, Early Voting and Civil War History at Sully
Fairfax County's Sept. 18-20 weekend features Culmore Community Day, a countywide Stuff the Bus food drive, the start of early voting and Civil War history at Sully Historic Site.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CountyCulmore Community DayStuff the BusSully Historic Siteearly votingReston Multicultural FestivalHispanic Heritage MonthFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Arlington Marks Hispanic Heritage Month as Early Voting Opens Sept. 18
Arlington celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a dozen-plus events, opens early voting for the Nov. 3 election on Sept. 18, and seeks public input on housing, stormwater and park plans.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnvironmentTransportationReal Estate Arlington CountyHispanic Heritage Monthearly votingVoter Safety Community Town HallFall Native Plant SaleClarendon DayResidential Permit ParkingInside Arlington
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Constant Contact Details How It Handles Customer Contact Data
Constant Contact says it never emails customer contact lists for its own purposes, requires permission-based marketing, and acts as a data processor for customers who control their own lists.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementUSAComputers and InternetLegalMediaSocial Issues Constant Contactdata privacycustomer contact dataemail marketingData Privacy Frameworkdata processorunsubscribeVirginia
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Stuff the Bus Food Drive Returns to Fairfax County Saturday
Fairfax County's Stuff the Bus food drive returns Saturday, Sept. 19, seeking nonperishables and gift cards for local food pantries after March's drive collected 11,428 pounds of food.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthSocial IssuesReal EstateEducationState Governments Stuff the BusFairfax CountyFood DriveAffordable Rental HousingVolunteeringHispanic Heritage MonthData MachinesFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Data Machines Expands Reston HQ, Investing $849,000 and Adding 75 Jobs
Veteran-founded tech firm Data Machines is expanding its Reston headquarters with an $849,000 investment, creating 75 jobs and a new innovation and engineering office in Fairfax County.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetState Governments Data MachinesFairfax CountyVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Jobs Investment ProgramMatt QuinnAbigail SpanbergerFairfax County Economic Development Authority
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Data Machines to Add 75 Jobs in Fairfax County Expansion
Veteran-founded Data Machines will invest $849,000 to expand its Reston headquarters, creating 75 jobs, as Governor Spanberger touts Virginia's #3 CNBC business ranking.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsComputers and InternetArtificial Intelligence Data MachinesFairfax CountyAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Jobs Investment ProgramJob CreationVirginia
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Fairfax City Marks Hispanic Heritage Month With Free Dance, Music and Arts Events
Fairfax City announces free Hispanic Heritage Month programming, including Latin dance workshops, a proclamation reception at City Hall, Fiesta Fairfax and a new jazz and art season.
EntertainmentMediaUSAMusicSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CityHispanic Heritage MonthFiesta FairfaxOld Town SquareAlfred Yun QuartetOld Town Hall Performance SeriesAB EX FFXCity of Fairfax
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Arlington County Earns Silver Charging Smart Status for EV Readiness
Arlington County receives Charging Smart Silver designation for EV-friendly policies, with 51 Level 2 charging ports at nine locations as National Drive Electric Month runs Sept. 11 to Oct. 12, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyTransportationState GovernmentsClimate Change Arlington CountyCharging SmartElectric VehiclesNational Drive Electric MonthEV charging infrastructureCarbon Neutral Transportation Master PlanMatt de FerantiArlington County Government
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Fairfax County Police Announce This Week's Community Events
Fairfax County Police Department invites residents to a week of community events, from Neighborhood Watch training to a multicultural festival and a scams and fraud presentation.
Law EnforcementUSASocial IssuesEducationGeneral Politics Fairfax County Police DepartmentCommunity EventsNeighborhood WatchMulticultural FestivalScams and FraudConnect Fairfax CountyVirginia
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Spanberger Announces $6.2 Million in GO Virginia Grants for Four Regional Projects
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced more than $6.2 million in GO Virginia grants for four projects, leveraging nearly $23 million in match funding to boost key industries and jobs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation GO VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerVirginia economic developmentworkforce developmentVirginia Quantum HubHampton Roads maritimeShenandoah Valley manufacturingVirginia
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Spanberger Announces $5 Million in GO Virginia Grants for Four Regional Projects
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced more than $5 million in GO Virginia grants for four projects supporting entrepreneurship, quantum workforce development, and manufacturing training across the Commonwealth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducation GO VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerVirginia Quantum Hubworkforce developmenteconomic developmentmanufacturingentrepreneurshipVirginia
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Virginia State Parks Invites Visitors to Fall Getaways and Ranger-Led Adventures
Virginia State Parks urges fall getaways with foliage, camping and ranger-led hikes, paddles and hayrides, plus upcoming events and job openings across the Commonwealth.
EntertainmentEnvironmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesUSA Virginia State Parksfall getawaysranger-led adventurescampingstate parks eventsVirginiahiring
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Governor Spanberger Presents Carnegie Medal to Virginia Beach Middle School Student
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger awarded the Carnegie Medal to Major Metzger, a Virginia Beach student who held onto a friend dangling from a ski lift in 2025.
Politics and GovernmentUSAEducationState GovernmentsSocial Issues Carnegie MedalAbigail SpanbergerMajor MetzgerVirginia BeachCarnegie Hero Fund CommissionNellysfordcivilian heroismVirginia
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George Mason Alum Rhea Seehorn Wins Emmy for Lead Actress in AppleTV's Pluribus
George Mason alum Rhea Seehorn takes home an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as romantasy author Carol Sturka on AppleTV's Pluribus.
HealthEntertainmentEducationScience & TechnologyFilm and TVAstronomy and SpaceMedical ScienceSocial IssuesUSA Rhea SeehornGeorge Mason UniversityEmmy AwardPluribusAppleTVGrand Challenge InitiativeFAO Youth Exchange ProgramGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
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Early In-Person Voting for November Election Begins Friday, Sept. 18 in Fairfax County
Fairfax County opens three early voting sites Sept. 18 for the Nov. 3 General and Special Elections, with 13 more locations opening Oct. 22-31 and registration closing Oct. 23.
Politics and GovernmentElectionState GovernmentsSocial IssuesGeneral Weather Fairfax CountyEarly VotingGeneral and Special ElectionsVoter RegistrationPet PantryAnimal ServicesStormReadyFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Governor Spanberger Declares State of Emergency Over Virginia Hay Shortage
Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency over a statewide hay shortage caused by drought, granting over-width hauling waivers, emergency funding access and price gouging protections.
Politics and GovernmentUSAAgricultureState GovernmentsDisastersEnvironmentEnergy Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaState of Emergencyhay shortagedroughtExecutive Order 21
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Washington, DC to Host 2026 LGBTQIA+ Veterans Day Celebration
The District of Columbia invites community partners to a September 18 celebration honoring LGBTQIA+ veterans, reflecting on progress since the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMilitaryState GovernmentsGeneral Politics LGBTQIA+ Veterans DayWashington, DCDon't Ask, Don't TellTrue Reformer BuildingveteransDistrict of Columbia Government
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Virginia Governor Spanberger to Present Carnegie Medal, Address Sheriffs, Sign Sickle Cell Bill
Governor Abigail Spanberger's Wednesday schedule includes presenting the Carnegie Medal to a Virginia Beach middle school student, remarks to the Virginia Sheriff's Association and a sickle cell screening bill signing.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsEducationLaw EnforcementLegal Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaCarnegie MedalVirginia Sheriff's Associationsickle cell screeningOld Dominion UniversityDawann Steagall Jr.Virginia Governor
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Arlington County Board Orders Removal of 41 Flock Safety Cameras
Arlington County Board directs the County Manager to discontinue Flock Safety technology, ordering removal of 41 cameras and deletion of data not needed for active criminal investigations.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Arlington County BoardFlock SafetyMatt de FerrantiLicense Plate ReaderSurveillance CamerasData RetentionPublic SafetyArlington County Government
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Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments Across Virginia
Governor Abigail Spanberger named seven Virginians to state boards covering health, natural resources, public safety and transportation, including the Board of Medicine and the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEnvironment VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerBoard AppointmentsVirginia Commercial Space Flight AuthorityBoard of MedicineVirginia Land Conservation FoundationRichmond
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Fairfax County Board Restores 11 High School Crossing Guard Positions in FY 2026 Carryover Package
Fairfax County supervisors approve funding to restore 11 crossing guard posts at 10 high schools, alongside carryover spending on pedestrian and bicycle improvements, parks, public safety vehicles and libraries.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnvironment Fairfax County Board of Supervisorscrossing guardsFY 2026 Carryover PackageChairman McKayFather Engagement UnitVirginia Department of Social Servicespublic safetyFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA