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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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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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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 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Virginia Rural Health Bulletin Highlights $700M Federal Behavioral Health Funding and Rural Leadership Honors
Virginia's September rural health bulletin covers more than $700 million in new federal behavioral health funding, rural health transformation grants, a photography contest, and Virginia hospital leaders honored nationally.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Virginia Department of Healthrural healthbehavioral health fundingRural Health Transformation ProgramNational Rural Health DayWelcome Back to the Health Care Workforce ActCritical Access HospitalsFairfax County
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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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Fairfax County Marks 25 Years Since Sept. 11 Attacks With Remembrance Ceremony
Fairfax County leaders and public safety agencies honored those lost 25 years ago, remembering two county first responders who died from Sept. 11-related causes.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalTransportationSocial Issues Fairfax CountySept. 11 Remembrance CeremonyGhazala HashmiJeffrey McKayDonald Gotthardt Jr.Michael TamillowPublic Safety HeadquartersFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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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.
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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.
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Fairfax County Car Tax Payments Due Oct. 5; New Self-Pay Kiosks Available
Fairfax County personal property taxes are due Oct. 5. Residents can pay online free with e-check, or use new self-pay kiosks at four locations accepting cash, check, credit and debit cards.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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 County Sees Double Traffic Fatalities Amid Call for Safety and LPR Success
Fairfax County reports a doubling of traffic fatalities in 2026, prompting a call for increased public safety awareness. The FCPD highlights the success of Automated License Plate Readers (LPR) in crime prevention and apprehending wanted felons.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationTransportationComputers and InternetSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax CountyTraffic SafetyFatal CrashesAutomated License Plate ReadersPedestrian SafetyCrime PreventionFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Police Issue Labor Day Weekend Safety Advisory
Fairfax County Police Department issues safety guidelines for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, emphasizing sober driving, traffic law adherence, and active marine patrols to ensure community safety as summer concludes.
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George Mason University Unveils Quantum Partnership Amidst Busy September Schedule
George Mason University announces a quantum computing partnership, honors its September Employee of the Month, and prepares for a 9/11 Day of Service, Peace Week, and a range of athletic and academic events.
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Fairfax County Unveils Diverse Weekend Activities for Early September 2026
Fairfax County offers a packed weekend from September 4-6, 2026, featuring farmers markets, line dancing, LEGO building, kayak tours, nature prowls, crafting, stargazing, and historical tours for all ages.
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Fairfax Connector Launches TRIP100 for Free Bus Fares
Fairfax Connector introduces TRIP100, a new program offering a 100% fare discount on bus services for qualified residents. Supported by a state grant, it replaces the previous 50% discount program, enhancing transit accessibility for those meeting income or disability criteria.
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George Mason University to Host Virginia's First Open-Architecture Quantum Computing System
George Mason University announces a partnership with TreQ to bring Virginia's first open-architecture quantum computing system by 2027. The university also highlights research on social media safety laws and student educational advancements.
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Fairfax County Supervisor Calls for Enhanced School Safety After Student Accident, Measles Warning Issued in Reston
Following a student being hit by a car near South Lakes High School, Supervisor Walter Alcorn advocates for restoring crossing guard funding and broader safety measures. Meanwhile, health officials warn of measles exposure in Reston.
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