FCPD Sees Reductions in Most 2024 Year-End Crime
140 new police officers hired in 2024, net gain of 18 officers.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis presented the Fairfax County Police Department Crime and Recruiting Data Update during the Board of Supervisors Safety and Security Committee Meeting on Monday, May 20.
Former Supervisor Cathy Hudgins Dies
Effective advocate for affordable housing, transit and human services, Hudgins was first African American woman elected to Board of Supervisors.
Catherine M. Hudgins, who represented the Hunter Mill district on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from 1999 to 2019, died on Saturday, May 24.
Memorial Day Weekend 2025
A roundup of events in four communities
Residents in Fairfax County observed Memorial Day weekend and the Monday observance with various ceremonies, wreath presentations, musical performances, and other events.
FCPS School Boundary Scenario Explorer
Fairfax County Public Schools plans to update the school boundary change scenarios this summer.
Five FCPS High School Seniors Awarded Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
More merit scholarship awardees will be named in coming weeks.
Five academically talented Fairfax County Public High School students are awarded 2025 “Corporate-sponsored Scholarships” from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Gerry Connolly Dead at 75
Longtime congressman succumbs to esophageal cancer.
Congressman Gerry Connolly, the longtime Virginia politician and influential Democratic statesman on Capitol Hill, died early Wednesday, May 21.
Local Details of 2025 Point-In-Time Count
Fairfax County findings of individuals and families experiencing homelessness, vs. other jurisdictions.
Homelessness
Honoring John Lovaas of Reston
Activist, volunteer founded Reston Farmers Market
Activist, volunteer founded Reston Farmers Market
Remembering Reston Activist and Philanthropist
Barbara Cheryl Terio-Simon (1944-2025)
Barbara Cheryl Terio-Simon (1944-2025)
International Workers’ Day Rally in Town of Herndon
Organized by New Virginia Majority.
Organized by New Virginia Majority.
Recognizing Girl Scout Leader Serving 25 Years.
Kuzmack teaches needs assessment followed by project ideas.
Girl Scouting
Supervisors Formally Adopt FY 2026 Budget
Maintain $149.7 million less than school board’s request / Chairman McKay says 6 percent increase for teachers.
Budget
Update on Comstock-Town of Herndon Controversy.
Mediation between the parties begins.
Mediation between the parties begins.
On Arbor Day
New agreement to protect vegetation along the W&OD, and the possibility of a W&OD Visitors Center in Vienna.
In a show of environmental resilience, on Friday afternoon, April 25, Arbor Day 2025, Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn joined the Mayor of the Town of Vienna, Linda Colbert; Paul Gilbert, executive director of NOVA Parks; Virginia State Delegate Holly Seibold; and others who gathered on a portion of the Town Green in Vienna behind the Freeman House and Museum.
Primary Voters Head to Polls for Early Voting
There are no GOP candidates for 8 of 15 House of Delegates seats representing Fairfax County.
Early voting started Friday, May 2, at some locations in Fairfax County for the June 17 Democratic primary.
Ticket Sales and Donations Down for GLOBAL’s Annual AcceptAbility Gala May 21
NIH Funding Cuts Loom for Down syndrome research.
Michelle Sie Whitten, president and CEO of the non-profit organization Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL), fears the impact of two impending financial blows to the foundation.
Get Your Fruit and Veggie Fix at FXCO Farmers Markets
Fairfax County Farmers Markets are opening; the Park Authority operates ten markets.
Farmers Markets
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly Won’t Run in 2026
Resurgence of cancer deals him a blow.
Resurgence of cancer deals him a blow.
Two FCPD Officers Shot, Wounded
Traffic stop turns deadly as third officer shoots, kills driver.
Shooting
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.
FCPS Student Stabbed Inside West Potomac High School
County authorities prohibit parents from signing students out afterwards.
County authorities prohibit parents from signing students out afterwards.
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.
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.
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
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.
‘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.
Free Formal Dresses and Accessories for Students
RCC’s 23rd Annual Diva Central Giveaway
Reston Community Center announced it is hosting its 23rd Annual Diva Central Formal and Prom Dress Giveaway at RCC Lake Anne, 609-A Washington Plaza, on Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
Beavers Are a Native Keystone Species Here
Humane coexistence tactics can protect trees; beavers benefit. wildlife.
Beavers
Where is Best for Arts Herndon?
When Comstock dropped downtown redevelopment, many things changed for Arts Herndon.
Arts
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
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.
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
Comstock Fails to Transfer Property Back to Herndon
Town files termination declaration in Fairfax County Circuit Court
Town files termination declaration in Fairfax County Circuit Court
SYN, a Rooftop Bar and Lounge, Opens in Expanded Reston Town Center
SYN, a Rooftop Bar and Lounge, Opens in Expanded Reston Town Center
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
Some comments were lightly edited for clarity.
‘Harsh Penalty’ Slams Senator
Boysko loses leadership positions after opposing Senate majority leader’s ‘casino bill.’
Boysko loses leadership positions after opposing Senate majority leader’s ‘casino bill.’
Is Help On The Way?
Thousands of federal employees and contractors fired or furloughed; more in the works.
Federal Workers
Decline in Federal Workers Will Hurt Real Estate
Federal Workers
Highlights of Fairfax County Proposed FY 2026 Budget
More challenging than COVID year budgets.
Budget
Help On The Way
Kaine and Warner offer tele-town hall meeting Monday.
Fear and uncertainty threaded throughout the Fairfax County federal workforce after an unexpected email with the subject line "Fork in the Road" arrived in their employee email inboxes on Jan. 28, as it did nationwide for over 2.3 million federal employees.
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