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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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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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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
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Fairfax County Waives All Adoption Fees for Empty the Shelters Weekend
Fairfax County Animal Services joins the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters event September 25-27, waiving all adoption fees, with offsite events and low-cost clinics also planned.
HealthSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax County Animal ServicesEmpty the SheltersBISSELL Pet Foundationpet adoptionLorton CampusSteve-ovaccine and microchip clinicFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Virginia Governor Spanberger's Public Schedule for September 12, 2026
Governor Abigail Spanberger meets Air Force Heritage Memorial bike riders, honors fallen public safety personnel at the 12th annual memorial service, and joins PrideFest celebrations in Richmond.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesMilitary Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaRichmondPublic Safety Memorial ServicePrideFestAir Force Heritage MemorialPublic ScheduleVirginia Governor
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Virginia General Fund Revenues Up 5.4% Year-to-Date Through August
Governor Spanberger says August revenues rose 2.8% and year-to-date collections grew 5.4%, ahead of forecast by 1.8%, driven by strong sales tax receipts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyFinancial MarketsGeneral Politics VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerGeneral Fund revenuesMark D. Sicklessales taxstate budgetinflation
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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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Spanberger Honors 9/11 Victims and First Responders at Arlington's Fire Station 5
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at Arlington's Fire Station 5, honoring the nearly 3,000 killed and the first responders who rushed toward danger.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesMilitary 9/11 anniversaryAbigail SpanbergerArlington County Fire Station 5Pentagon attackfirst respondersVirginiaStanley Meador
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Spanberger Honors 9/11 Victims and First Responders on 25th Anniversary
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and Public Safety Secretary Stanley Meador mark 25 years since 9/11, honoring victims and first responders, including Meador's own cancer battle.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMilitaryLaw Enforcement September 11 attacksAbigail SpanbergerStanley MeadorPentagonfirst respondersWorld Trade Center Health ProgramVirginia
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Spanberger Visits Tangier Island, Touts Record Chesapeake Bay Conservation Funding
Governor Abigail Spanberger toured Tangier Island with the Chesapeake Bay Commission, meeting Mayor Ooker Eskridge and highlighting record budget funding for Bay clean water goals.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeState GovernmentsAgricultureEnergy Tangier IslandAbigail SpanbergerChesapeake Bay CommissionChesapeake Bay conservationOoker EskridgeDavid BulovaVirginia budgetVirginia
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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 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.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentSocial IssuesTransportation Fairfax Countypersonal property taxesself-pay kiosksFranconia-SpringfieldWorld Suicide Prevention Day988 Suicide and Crisis Lifelineolder adults workshopFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Virginia Rolls Out Chip-and-Tap EBT Cards to Protect SNAP Benefits from Theft
Virginia launches more secure chip-and-tap EBT cards to prevent SNAP skimming, targeting high-theft areas first and aiming for all cardholders to have new cards by end of December 2026.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement SNAPEBT cardschip-and-tap technologyVirginiaAbigail Spanbergerbenefit theftskimming
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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