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Get Your Fruit and Veggie Fix at FXCO Farmers Markets

Fairfax County Farmers Markets are opening; the Park Authority operates ten markets.

Farmers Markets

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Two FCPD Officers Shot, Wounded

Traffic stop turns deadly as third officer shoots, kills driver.

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Tax Increases vs. Program Cuts

Fairfax County residents disagree; Day 1, Public Hearings.

Fairfax County residents testified passionately during the Tuesday, April 22 public hearings.

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Fairfax County Public Hearings on FY26 Budget

Firefighters and paramedics warn cutting ambulances puts lives in danger.

Firefighters and paramedics warn cutting ambulances puts lives in danger.

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FCPS Wants it All

Superintendent says she can’t cut $150M from her $4B budget.

Superintendent says she can’t cut $150M from her $4B budget.

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Awaiting Governor’s Action on Legislation, Deadline May 2.

Status update on bills introduced by local delegation

Status update on bills introduced by local delegation

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Medicaid, What’s At Stake

Medicaid, What’s At Stake

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Options Set for Real Estate, Meals Taxes

Advertised rates are a cap on options; actual rates can be less or equal but not more.

Advertised rates are a cap on options; actual rates can be less or equal but not more.

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How Far Will Dominion Energy Go?

Reactions to Clear-Cutting NOVA Parks W&OD Trail

Dominion

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Fairfax County Teen Job Fair Draws Over 400 Students

Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) Hosts Event at Chantilly High

Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) hosted his second 2025 Teen Job Fair on Saturday, March 15.

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