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Seven Corners Pedestrian Dies Weeks after Crash

Marks 17th pedestrian fatality, year to date in Fairfax County.

Sunday, Oct. 13, marked the 17th pedestrian fatality in Fairfax County in 2024.

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Eight Local Children Are Missing

Could a CODI Alert have helped return them home?

The Virginia State Police launched its "Critical Operation for a Disappeared Child Initiative," (CODI) Alert Program nearly a month ago, on Sept. 26.

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Help with Affordable Housing in Herndon?

Possible path for new affordable and accessible housing in the Town of Herndon

Fairfax County stands ready to assist, Bierman says.

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Coat Donations Needed Now

2024 Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Distribution is one month away

2024 Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Distribution is one month away

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Jury Convicts Former Officer In Death of Unarmed Suspect

Guilty of reckless handling of firearm; not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

On Friday, Oct. 4, a jury made up of eight women and four men convicted former FCPD Sergeant Wesley Shifflett, 36, of reckless handling of a firearm, related to the shooting death of Timothy McCree Johnson, 37, on February 22, 2023. The jury found him not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

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Supervisors Honor Karla Bruce

One Fairfax Policy: Former Chief Equity Officer has 25 years of impactful service.

Karla Bruce honored

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Historical Marker Unveiled and Dedicated

Celebrates the legacy of Robert Gunnell and Gunnell’s Chapel.

Celebrates the legacy of Robert Gunnell and Gunnell’s Chapel.

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Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida

Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida

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Former Fairfax County Deputy Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison

Provided contraband and info to inmates; drugs for cash.

The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sept. 19 that former deputy Robert T. Sanford Jr., 37, received a 78-month prison sentence for smuggling drugs and contraband into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

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Solving the Vehicle-Wildlife Collision Problem

A well-designed over or underpass for wildlife can reduce animal-vehicle collisions by up to 90 percent.

There are over one million vehicle-wildlife collisions in the United States every year, costing over $8 billion and tens of thousands of human injuries, GMU biology professor Dr. David Luther told Green Breakfast attendees in an online Sept. 14 talk titled “Zooming through Nature: the Wildlife Costs of Modern Transportation.”

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Toni Zollicoffer Chief Equity Officer Appointed

Toni Zollicoffer Chief Equity Officer

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Herndon’s Mayoral Candidates To Face Off at Forum

On Monday, Sept. 30, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Cornerstones and the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the Town of Herndon Mayoral Candidate Forum at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 651 Dranesville Road.

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Herndon Armors Up Amendment for Downtown Redevelopment

Did 7-year agreement merry-go-round leave town unprotected?

The original Comprehensive Agreement on Nov. 1, 2017, between the Town of Herndon and developer Comstock Herndon Venture LC “had notable gaps that heavily favored Comstock,” said Herndon Councilmember Pradip Dhakal on Sept. 15.

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Supervisors Approve New Requirements for Data Centers

Stricter standards elicit reactions during and after vote.

On Sept. 10, following extensive community engagement efforts that helped shape the final recommendations presented to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors, the Board approved the long-awaited Data Center Zoning Ordinance by a vote of 8-2.