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Fairfax County considers major school start time changes: Here are the 3 options
Fairfax County Public Schools is weighing three options for changing daily school start times, a decision that could affect tens of thousands of students in Northern Virginia. A working group presented the proposals at…
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 10, 2026
FFXnow’s Nov. 10 daily roundup recaps the most-read Fairfax County stories, including changes planned for Reston’s 2026 Holiday Parade, Veterans Day closures for county government offices and a new $700 million, 14-gate…
Fairfax County considers major changes to school start times
Fairfax County School Board members are weighing three proposals to change school start times, with the aim of giving middle school students more time to sleep while limiting disruption for other students and families…
License plate readers enable 5 arrests, recovery of 7 guns in Fairfax County
Fairfax County police say automated license plate readers helped investigators identify vehicles and make five arrests after a shootout in Hybla Valley on Nov. 4. Officers recovered seven guns; no one was injured in the…
Virginia lawmakers consider ban on unescorted releases for some violent mental health patients
Two Virginia senators are considering a change to state law governing unescorted community visits for people with violent histories who are receiving mental health treatment after pleading not guilty by reason of…
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Fairfax County Public Library launches online portal for historical photos
Fairfax County Public Library has launched an online history portal featuring more than 5,600 digitized photographs from its Virginia Room collections. The images document local landmarks, neighborhoods and parks, with…
Veterans Day to close Fairfax County government, but not schools
Fairfax County government offices will close for Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, while public schools will remain open. The school board ended the holiday as a student day off this spring to reduce interruptions to…
Fairfax Prosecutor Challenger Gains Endorsements; Descano Responds
Brittany Dunn-Pirio, a former federal prosecutor challenging incumbent Steve Descano in the 2027 Democratic primary for Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney, announced endorsements from several local and state…
Assistance available for small Fairfax County businesses impacted by drought
Small businesses affected by drought in Fairfax County and nearby areas can apply for federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million, the county says. Eligible applicants include businesses, agricultural…
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Fairfax County police car hit by suspected impaired driver
A suspected impaired driver struck a Fairfax County police cruiser from behind while an officer was conducting a traffic stop, according to News4. The officer was described as lucky to be alive after the collision. The…
Defense rests in Naresh Bhatt murder trial: The News4 Rundown
The defense has rested in the murder trial of Naresh Bhatt, a case covered in the latest News4 Rundown. The program also reports on a new United Airlines concourse planned at Dulles International Airport. No further…
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 9, 2026
FFXnow’s Nov. 9 daily roundup recaps the most-read stories in Fairfax County, including a planned Tysons Galleria restaurant closure after a wildfire, proposed changes to accessory dwelling rules and approval of…
Fairfax City Faces Major Spending Decisions As FY28 Budget Talks Begin
Fairfax City officials began discussions on the fiscal 2028 budget, reviewing major capital projects, borrowing, tax revenue and employee costs. The proposals include a $155 million Property Yard project, along with…
Psychologist testifies that Naresh Bhatt has PTSD
A psychologist testifying for the defense said Naresh Bhatt meets the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder. The testimony addresses Bhatt’s mental health in the context of his own testimony in the case. The…
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Fairfax planning commissioners back looser accessory dwelling rules than proposed by staff
The Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously recommended loosening rules for accessory living units, backing changes broader than county staff proposed. The amendment is intended to encourage more units after the…
Nine People Inside As Van Lands In Fairfax Ditch, Leaving Firefighters With Delicate Rescue
Firefighters in Fairfax conducted a delicate rescue operation after a van carrying nine people landed in a ditch. Emergency crews worked to safely extract all passengers from the vehicle. No serious injuries were…
FCPS Superintendent Spends Weekend Celebrating Students Across Fairfax County
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid spent the weekend engaging with the school community by attending various student events. Her visits included an international jubilee at Fox Mill Elementary, a…
How Fairfax County will spend $10M to make pedestrians safer
Fairfax County is launching a $10 million initiative to enhance pedestrian safety across the region. The project includes the installation of over a dozen new crosswalks and improved pedestrian signals to protect…
Morning Notes for November 9, 2026
This morning report covers several regional updates in Virginia, including a legislative review regarding the misuse of automated license plate readers by law enforcement. Additionally, the National Weather Service is…
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Opportunity Zones encourage economic investment
The U.S. Treasury Department has approved 153 new Opportunity Zones in Virginia, including designated areas in Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners. Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that these designations aim to…
Fairfax Woman Feared Abducted, Police Release Photo Of Man Believed To Be With Her (UPDATED)
Police in Fairfax are investigating the potential abduction of a local woman and have released a photograph of a man believed to be associated with her. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any…
Baraka Okojie’s 14 help George Mason beat Coppin State 68-51
Baraka Okojie scored 14 points and added three steals to lead George Mason to a 68-51 victory over Coppin State on Friday. The Patriots took the lead early and held a 46-23 advantage at halftime. Despite being outscored…
Former Annandale Catholic School Substitute Teacher Sentenced For Child Sex Abuse
A former substitute teacher and youth coach at St. Michael's Catholic School in Annandale, Eric Williams, was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison on Friday. Williams pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual battery and…
Fairfax County voters OK bond funding for parks, human services renovations
Fairfax County voters have approved significant bond funding for parks and community health services in the recent general election. A $180 million park bond and a $75 million health and human services bond received…
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Annandale Man Indicted After Deportation Following Federal Gun Conviction
A federal grand jury has indicted an Annandale man for illegally reentering the United States after being deported following a 2021 federal firearms conviction. Oscar Ernesto Cabezas-Flores was located in Fairfax County…
Poll: The best bakeries in Fairfax County
Fairfax County residents are invited to participate in the FFXnow Readers' Choice poll to select the best local bakery. The poll, which highlights neighborhood gathering spots, is open for voting until November 18. This…
County tasks Visit Fairfax with leading community events, phasing out Celebrate Fairfax
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to consolidate event management responsibilities under Visit Fairfax, effectively phasing out Celebrate Fairfax. The decision aims to centralize tourism and…
FCDOT adds 16 more pedestrian safety projects to to-do list
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation has finalized a list of 16 new infrastructure projects aimed at improving pedestrian and cyclist safety. Funded by a $9.9 million allocation approved by the Board of…