‘Rest Easy, K9 Max,’ FCPD’s Got It From Here.
On March 10, the Fairfax County Police Department announced the death of K9 Max, who served the department for eight years, from 2012 to 2020.
Illegally Passing School Buses About to Get Expensive
New cameras on school bus arms will catch violators; $250 fines start May 12.
Illegally Passing School Buses About to Get Expensive
Town of Herndon Faces FY26 Budget Season
Nearly 30 percent increase year over year in the proposed budget: countered by tax and fund increases, cuts.
Herndon budget
Fairfax County Man Ran Away to the Circus
The John Lewis High School alum found his calling with The Greatest Show on Earth
Step right up
Former FCPD Sergeant Sentenced to Five Years
Mother of fatal police shooting victim, Timothy McCree Johnson, speaks out.
Former Fairfax County Police Sergeant Wesley Shifflett was processed into the county jail Friday evening, Feb. 28. At his sentencing hearing earlier that day, Fairfax County Circuit Judge Randy I. Bellows sentenced Shifflett, 36, to five years in prison with two years suspended.
Youngkin Commutes Shifflett’s Sentence
Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney: “Insult to all Virginians who value an untainted justice system.”
In a statement Sunday night, March 2, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) said he commuted the sentence of Wesley Shifflett.
Immigrants Face New Fears Locally
Governor orders local ICE cooperation
The attention of northern Virginians has been captive to the uncertainties of agency dissolutions, federal employee terminations and layoffs impacting neighbors living here.
Immigration Raids Evoke Horror in Fairfax County
Three so far this week; more expected.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids are sweeping across Northern Virginia this week.
Food for Neighbors Drive at North County Government Center
Ensuring local middle and high school students don’t go hungry
Ensuring local middle and high school students don’t go hungry
Board of Supervisors, School Board Joint Meeting
Given project revenue increases, FCPS reports a negative $149.62 million available balance for meeting FY 2026 requirements.
$149.62 million
Dominion Energy Clear-Cuts Four Miles Along W&OD Trail
Officials react as Dominion rejects long standing agreements.
Dominion
Community News at a Glance: The 2025 Chief vs. Chief Adoption Bowl
Four days of free adoptions for dogs 45 pounds or more.
Community News at a Glance
Supervisors React to Budget Prospects
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