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
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.
Supervisors Honor Karla Bruce
One Fairfax Policy: Former Chief Equity Officer has 25 years of impactful service.
Karla Bruce honored
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Fairfax County Is Growing - The 2023 Demographic Reports
Have you ever wanted to know more about who and what make Fairfax County such a unique place to live? Each year, the County produces demographic reports and puts them on the County website with helpful charts and graphics.
Can U.S. Citizens Experiencing Homelessness Vote?
Registering with no fixed address.
Registering with no fixed address.
County Clears Two Homeless Encampments
Addressing encampments humanely to address needs.
Addressing encampments humanely to address needs.