Category: digital_and_print_publishing
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Annandale Man Charged After Officer-Involved Shooting Incident
An Annandale man faces charges after attempting to disarm an officer during a domestic incident. Police responded to a report of a man with knives, leading to an officer-involved shooting and taser deployment, resulting in non-fatal injuries.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentMediaState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Nehemia Fuentes BanegasAnnandaleFairfax County PoliceOfficer-involved shootingAttempted DisarmingDomestic incidentTaserFairfax County Police Department
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Fairfax County Offers Weekend of Early Voting, Waterpark Fun, and Diverse Community Events
Fairfax County residents can vote early, cool off at waterparks, and enjoy a range of community events, from animal encounters to historical talks and live performances, this weekend.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEducationEnvironmentSocial IssuesAstronomy and SpaceDigital and Print Publishing Fairfax CountyEarly VotingWaterparksSummer Entertainment SeriesCommunity EventsAnimal ServicesLibrariesFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Police Drone Program Wins National 'Best in Category' Award
Fairfax County Police Department's Drone as First Responder program received the National Association of Counties' 2026 Achievement Award, recognized as 'Best in Category' for Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Launched in September 2025, the program enhances emergency response through rapid…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthMediaEducationSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet Fairfax CountyPoliceDronesFirst ResponderNational Association of CountiesCriminal JusticePublic SafetyFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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VPAP Launches New Tools for 2026 Virginia Elections and Political Transparency
VPAP unveils new resources for 2026 Virginia elections, offering in-depth U.S. House primary profiles, early voting trackers, and transparency tools for lobbyist registrations and campaign finance, empowering informed civic engagement.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentElectionSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Virginia Public Access ProjectVirginiaU.S. House PrimariesEarly VotingPolitical DataLobbyingCampaign FinanceThe Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP)
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VaNews Celebrates 15 Years, Seeks Reader Support to Continue Free News Service
VaNews, a free nonprofit news service from VPAP, marks 15 years of delivering trusted information to 22,000 readers. It seeks voluntary donations to continue its mission, building on the legacy of the "Whipple Report."
MediaPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsDigital and Print PublishingEducationSocial Issues VaNewsVirginia Public Access ProjectNonprofitNewsDonationsAnniversaryTom WhippleVirginia News
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VPAP Reveals 2026 Legislator Stock Holdings Amidst Early Voting and Budget Debates
VPAP unveils 2026 Virginia legislator stock holdings and portfolio values, alongside updates on early voting for August 4 primaries. The project also covers budget debates, data center fees, and political donations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEducationElectionDigital and Print Publishing VirginiaVPAPLegislatorsStock HoldingsEarly VotingBudgetPolitical DonationsThe Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP)
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Fairfax County Unveils Packed Weekend of Summer Events, Including Reading Festival, Brewfest, and Flag Day Celebration
Fairfax County announces a weekend full of activities from June 12-14, 2026, including a Children's Summer Reading Festival, a Brewfest celebrating local craft beer, and a Flag Day Ice Cream Social, alongside numerous other community events.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingEnvironment Fairfax CountySummer Reading FestivalBrewfestFlag DayCommunity EventsLibrariesParks & RecreationFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA