Category: education
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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George Mason University Launches AI Human Rights Classroom, Earns NEA Grants for Veterans Arts Programs
George Mason professor Cher Weixia Chen leads a Grand Challenge Initiative project building an AI-powered human rights virtual classroom, while the university's Veterans and the Arts Initiative receives two NEA grants.
Science & TechnologyEducationHealthUSAArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesMedical ScienceLegal George Mason UniversityCher Weixia ChenNational Endowment for the ArtsVeterans and the Arts InitiativeHuman RightsBenefit CorporationGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
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George Mason to Host Flu Vaccine Clinics Across Three Campuses This Fall
George Mason University will offer flu vaccine clinics for students, faculty and staff at its Science and Technology, Fairfax and Mason Square campuses in October, alongside a teaching conference and campus events.
HealthScience & TechnologySportEducationArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceMediaSocial Issues George Mason UniversityFlu Vaccine ClinicsInnovations in Teaching and Learning ConferenceFairfax CampusMeredith Lair9/11George Mason AthleticsGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
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Fairfax County Weekend: Virginia Native American Festival, 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Dog Daze
Fairfax County hosts a 9/11 remembrance ceremony, the Virginia Native American Festival at Riverbend Park and Dog Daze at The Water Mine among weekend events from Sept. 11 to 13.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentEducationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsMusicAstronomy and SpaceGeneral Weather Fairfax CountyVirginia Native American Festival9/11 Remembrance CeremonyDog DazeRiverbend ParkFarmers MarketsBug FestFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Fairfax City Council Awards $725,551 University Drive Bike Lanes Contract, Cancels Planned Traffic Signal
Fairfax City Council approved a $725,551 bike lanes contract for University Drive, canceled a planned traffic signal at University Drive and Layton Hall, and set a Sept. 22 meeting.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationTransportationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsAstronomy and Space Fairfax City CouncilUniversity Drive Bike LanesArthur Construction Co.Catherine ReadVirginia Department of TransportationCity Council Code of Ethicsfamily daycareCity of Fairfax
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Fairfax County Police Announce Community Events for Sept. 10-17
The Fairfax County Police Department invites residents to community events from Sept. 10-17, including Coffee with a Cop, Neighborhood Watch Training, and advisory committee meetings across the county.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax County Police DepartmentCommunity eventsCoffee with a CopNeighborhood Watch TrainingPublic Safety Appreciation DayCommunity Advisory Committee
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City of Fairfax: Clean pizza boxes recyclable, dirty ones not
City of Fairfax advises residents that clean pizza boxes can go in recycling carts, while greasy or food-soiled boxes should be composted at the city composting center or thrown in trash.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducation City of FairfaxPizza boxesRecyclingCompostingWaste disposalRefuseRecycling@fairfaxva.gov703-385-7837
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Virginia State Parks Invite Fall Visitors With Festivals, Foliage and Trail Quest
Virginia State Parks invites visitors to enjoy autumn festivals, track fall foliage starting Sept. 24, join the Trail Quest hiking challenge, and explore job opportunities across the Commonwealth.
EntertainmentWeatherBusinessMusicGeneral WeatherEmployment and LaborEnvironmentEducation Virginia State ParksFall FoliageTrail QuestMaster HikerPocahontas State ParkPowhatan State ParkHiking
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George Mason researcher wins $640,000 NSF CAREER award for robot learning
George Mason researcher Xuan Wang wins a $640,000 NSF CAREER award for robot learning, as an AI literacy program expands and Mason Korea welcomes students from nine countries.
Science & TechnologySportMediaEducationArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsAsiaSocial Issues George Mason UniversityNational Science FoundationXuan WangMason KoreaCollege BasketballHigher EducationGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
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Fairfax County Prepares for 9/11 Remembrance, Seeks Input on Homelessness Strategy
Fairfax County will host a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on September 11. Concurrently, the Fairfax-Falls Church Continuum of Care is gathering public input on "The Way Home Fairfax," a strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness across the region from 2026…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesTransportationGeneral PoliticsEducation Fairfax County9/11 RemembranceHomelessnessPublic Safety HeadquartersThe Way Home FairfaxPublic InputStrategic PlanFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Governor Spanberger Celebrates New School Year, Highlights Record Education Investment in Virginia
Governor Spanberger visited Osbourn Park High School, celebrating the new school year and highlighting a record $2 billion investment in Virginia's public education, including career-focused learning and teacher raises.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEducationEmployment and LaborEconomy Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaPublic EducationOsbourn Park High SchoolCareer and Technical EducationSchool FundingManassas
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Fairfax County Boosts Local Businesses with New Resources, AI Tools, and Funding Opportunities
Fairfax County's CORE initiative offers local businesses a new AI search tool, prototyping labs, and a vital survey to shape economic strategy, alongside grants and accelerator programs.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducationState GovernmentsEmployment and Labor Fairfax CountySmall BusinessNova LabsEntrepreneurshipFood BusinessVirginiaFairfax CORE
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Fairfax County Deer Management Archery Program to Begin September 12, 2026
Fairfax County's Deer Management Archery Program starts September 12, 2026, aiming to control deer populations and mitigate hazards. The program, known for its safety, also includes surveillance for Chronic Wasting Disease, with recent positive cases identified.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementEnvironmentState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducation Deer ManagementArchery ProgramFairfax CountyChronic Wasting DiseaseVirginia Department of Wildlife ResourcesPublic SafetyHuntingFairfax County Police Department
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Fairfax County Gears Up for Month-Long Hispanic Heritage Celebrations
Fairfax County will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 with diverse cultural events. The county also announced Medicaid changes, emergency preparedness initiatives, and a new AI chatbot.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial IssuesMedical ScienceArtificial Intelligence Fairfax CountyHispanic Heritage MonthCultural EventsMedicaidEmergency PreparednessAI ChatbotVolunteeringFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Observes Third Annual 988 Day, Promotes Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief
Fairfax County highlights its third annual 988 Day, promoting mental health awareness and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The county also announced Jason G. Pryor's promotion to Deputy Chief in the Fire and Rescue Department.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEducation 988 DaySuicide & Crisis LifelineMental HealthFairfax CountyJason G. PryorFire and Rescue DepartmentCommunity ServicesFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Study Uncovers Barriers Preventing Male Intimate Partner Violence Survivors from Seeking Help
New research from George Mason University reveals men experiencing intimate partner violence face significant barriers to seeking help, including shame, fear of retaliation, and concerns about not being believed, according to postdoctoral researcher Lyric Russo.
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceGeneral Politics Intimate Partner ViolenceMale SurvivorsResearchLyric RussoGeorge Mason UniversityShameStigmaGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
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Fairfax County Addresses School Safety After Student Accident, Discusses Crossing Guard Funding
Following a student being hit by a car near South Lakes High School, Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn pushes for restoring crossing guard funding. The county also offers free trees and warns of measles exposure in Reston.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEntertainmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEducationEnvironmentMedical ScienceSocial Issues School SafetyFairfax CountyCrossing GuardsMeasles ExposureFree TreesWalter AlcornHunter Mill District
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Fairfax City Launches Green Initiatives: Acorn Collection, Composting, and Free Trees
Fairfax City promotes sustainability with new initiatives. Residents can volunteer for acorn collection, attend a worm composting workshop, and receive a free native tree to help grow local green spaces and reduce energy use.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesAgricultureEnergyEducation Fairfax CityAcorn CollectionCompostingTree GiveawayEnvironmental InitiativesVolunteeringSustainabilityCity of Fairfax