Category: media
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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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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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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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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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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 Police Announce Week of Community Engagement Events
Fairfax County Police Department is hosting community events this week, including KidsFest and Community Advisory Committee meetings. Residents can connect with officers, subscribe to newsletters, and register cameras to aid investigations.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducationLegal Fairfax County Police DepartmentCommunity EventsKidsFestCommunity Advisory CommitteeWest SpringfieldAnnandale
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Fairfax County Police Release Bodycam Footage of Annandale Officer-Involved Shooting
Fairfax County Police released body-worn camera footage today from a July 28 non-fatal officer-involved shooting in Annandale, where Nehemia Fuentes Banegas was charged with attempting to disarm an officer.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues Fairfax County Police DepartmentAnnandaleOfficer-Involved ShootingBody-Worn CameraNehemia Fuentes BanegasCriminal Investigation
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Rep. Walkinshaw Urges Constituents to Re-Subscribe to Weekly Updates
Rep. James Walkinshaw urges Fairfax constituents to re-subscribe to his "Walkinshaw Weekly" by September 3. New Congressional rules will limit distribution, impacting updates on his work to lower costs, protect the federal workforce, and address local priorities.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues James WalkinshawNewsletterSubscriptionFederal WorkforceTrump AdministrationRep. James Walkinshaw
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George Mason University Welcomes Record Undergraduate Class Amidst New Initiatives
George Mason University sees record undergraduate enrollment, expands quantum science partnerships in South Korea, and offers unique student internships and summer technology programs, fostering growth and innovation.
Science & TechnologySportMediaWorldEducationArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborAsiaSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing George Mason UniversityStudent EnrollmentQuantum TechnologySouth KoreaStudent InternshipSummer ProgramsHigher EducationGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
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Fairfax County Police Announce Week of Community Engagement Events
Fairfax County Police Department invites residents to a series of community events this week, including block parties, Coffee with a Cop, and active shooter training, fostering communication and strengthening local partnerships.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentMediaUSAGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingTransportation Fairfax County PoliceCommunity EngagementPublic SafetyAlexandriaActive Shooter TrainingLocal EventsFairfax County Police Department
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Fairfax County Park Authority Opens Enrollment for Kids Play Preschools
Fairfax County Park Authority's Kids Play Preschools are open for enrollment, offering age-appropriate activities for children aged 2.5 to 5. The county also provides free parenting education classes through its Department of Family Services.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Fairfax CountyKids Play PreschoolsEarly Childhood EducationParenting EducationFamily ServicesCommunity ProgramsPreschoolFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Police Boost Community Engagement with New Initiatives
Fairfax County Police Department is boosting community engagement through events, newsletters, and camera registration. Residents can connect with officers, receive local updates, and help solve crimes, fostering stronger partnerships and a safer community.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentMediaSocial IssuesEducationState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Fairfax County Police DepartmentCommunity EngagementFairfax CountyPublic SafetyCrime PreventionNeighborhood Watch
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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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George Mason University Boosts Quantum Science, AI Partnerships, and Robotics Research
George Mason University secures a $3 million quantum science gift, partners with Akiak Technology for AI solutions, advances robotics research, and celebrates its quiz bowl team's national debut and first-ever tournament wins.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMediaSportArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsEducationEconomyMilitaryAstronomy and Space George Mason UniversityQuantum ScienceAkiak TechnologyQuiz BowlPhilanthropyGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
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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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Fairfax County Urges Heatwave Preparedness Amidst Broad Community Updates
Fairfax County issues critical advisories on heatwave power outage safety, alongside updates on new demographic reports, Virginia laws, and employment opportunities. The County also highlights community programs, public safety initiatives, and summer activities for residents.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationSocial IssuesEnvironmentArtificial Intelligence Fairfax CountyHeatwavePower OutageEmergency PreparednessCommunity ProgramsVirginia LawsPublic SafetyFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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George Mason University Advances Research in Tech, Health, and Economic Mobility
George Mason University secures an NSF grant for 3D-printed microfluidics, investigates economic mobility, links maternal obesity to childhood risk, and supports a student's unique music composition.
Science & TechnologyHealthBusinessMediaMedical ScienceEconomyEducationSocial IssuesComputers and Internet George Mason UniversityNSF GrantMicrofluidicsEconomic MobilityMaternal ObesityMusic CompositionResearchGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
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George Mason Secures $1 Million Federal Funding for Advanced Spectrometer
George Mason University's Center for Molecular Engineering received $1 million in federal funding for a high-resolution mass spectrometer, enhancing regional research and workforce training. Students also refurbished laptops and earned prestigious fellowships.
Science & TechnologyEducationPolitics and GovernmentMediaComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues George Mason UniversityMass SpectrometerFederal FundingMolecular EngineeringResearch CapacityWorkforce TrainingStudent FellowshipsGeorge Mason University NewsFairfax County
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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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Rep. Walkinshaw Invites Virginians to Share America 250 Videos
Rep. James Walkinshaw is inviting Virginians to submit short videos for the America 250 celebration. Participants can share what they love about the U.S. and their hopes for the future, with a submission deadline of July 2, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentMediaFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation America 250James WalkinshawVirginiaVideo SubmissionPatriotismUS HistoryCivicsRep. James WalkinshawCongress
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Fairfax City Commemorates 250 Years of American History with July Events
Fairfax City celebrates 250 years of American history this July with a new exhibit on the Declaration of Independence, an Independence Day party, an author talk on forgotten patriots, and a colonial music concert.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Fairfax CityAmerican HistoryExhibitsIndependence DayRevolutionary WarHistoric BlenheimMusicCity of Fairfax
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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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Arlington County Board Adjusts BSaP Project Timeline
Arlington County Board updated its BSaP project timeline, with legal research complete and an external partner to be selected in July. Initial and final reports are expected in October and November, informing future steps and incorporating resident satisfaction survey findings.
Politics and GovernmentMediaState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues Arlington County BoardBoard Structure and PerformanceBSaPProject TimelineLegal ResearchCommunity Resident Satisfaction SurveyGovernmentArlington County Government
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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
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Fairfax County Police Issue Summer Online Safety Guidelines for Teens
Fairfax County Police are advising teens and parents on crucial online safety measures for the summer. Recommendations include thinking before posting, guarding personal information, using strong passwords, and reporting suspicious activity to ensure a safer digital environment.
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyMediaComputers and InternetSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax CountyPolice DepartmentOnline SafetyTeensParentsCyberbullyingDigital SecurityFairfax County Police Department