Mercia Hobson

Freelance Reporter

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Volunteer Fairfax Hosts MLK Day of Service

More than 1,000 registrants, 16 service projects, 500 pounds of food items donated.

MLK Day

Domino Effect of Spanberger’s Appointments

Special Elections triggered in NOVA.

Special Elections triggered in NOVA.

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Virginia’s Hidden Wins: New Laws in Effect

From protecting primates to ending ‘mystery’ court bills to a bit of help for foster children.

New laws

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Fairfax Public Notice Signs Face Scrutiny

Community leaders say a 0.45-second reading window leaves residents in the dark.

Signs

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Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets 2026 Legislative Push

Fighting to expand automated enforcement beyond school and work zones

Fighting to expand automated enforcement beyond school and work zones

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Community News at a Glance

Community News at a Glance

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Could 2232 Process Cast a Shadow Over Western High School?

Deadline looms for Western High School amid regulatory standoff

Deadline looms for Western High School amid regulatory standoff

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New Voice for Braddock District Takes Office

Rachna Sizemore Heizer sworn in as supervisor; joins short list of long-serving representatives.

Rachna Sizemore Heizer sworn in as supervisor; joins short list of long-serving representatives.

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Rachna Sizemore Heizer Wins Braddock District Special Election

Secures Fairfax County Board supervisor seat, defeating Kenneth Balbuena by 5,873 votes.

Special election

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Cancer Kicks, Teen’s Nonprofit

Pink shoes inspire action, not inertia.

Cancer nonprofit

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