Fairfax County pilot program lowers speed limits to 20 mph on certain roads
Fairfax County is launching a pilot program to lower speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on several busy residential cut-through streets.
Fairfax County is launching a pilot program to lower speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on several busy residential cut-through streets.
Fairfax County to lower speed limits to 20 mph on 10 roads
Fairfax County plans to lower speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on 10 roads across the Dranesville, Mason, and Providence districts next week.
Fairfax County plans to lower speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on 10 roads across the Dranesville, Mason, and Providence districts next week.
Fairfax County leaders support maximum 3.5% tax on recreational marijuana sales
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to move forward with a 3.5% local tax on recreational marijuana sales, moving to enact the highest rate permitted by Virginia law.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to move forward with a 3.5% local tax on recreational marijuana sales, moving to enact the highest rate permitted by Virginia law.
Loaded firearms found in waistband of Herndon teen after foot pursuit, Fairfax County police say
An 18-year-old Herndon man faces concealed weapon and obstruction charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop with two loaded firearms hidden in his waistband late Monday night, according to Fairfax County police.
An 18-year-old Herndon man faces concealed weapon and obstruction charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop with two loaded firearms hidden in his waistband late Monday night, according to Fairfax County police.
Fairfax County seeks to cut red tape for local businesses facing hurdles
Fairfax County leaders are exploring ways to streamline bureaucratic processes and cut red tape for local businesses.
Fairfax County leaders are exploring ways to streamline bureaucratic processes and cut red tape for local businesses.
Uniformed on-duty police officer charged with shoplifting from Target self-checkout, authorities say
A Virginia police officer is facing criminal charges after authorities say he shoplifted from two Target stores in Fairfax County, including one incident where he was uniformed and on duty.
A Virginia police officer is facing criminal charges after authorities say he shoplifted from two Target stores in Fairfax County, including one incident where he was uniformed and on duty.
Dominion Energy-NextEra Energy proposed $67 billion merger public hearing set for Friday
Virginia regulators are holding a public hearing Friday on a proposed $67 billion energy merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, a deal so large that Virginia's governor has intervened to closely monitor the outcome.
Virginia regulators are holding a public hearing Friday on a proposed $67 billion energy merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, a deal so large that Virginia's governor has intervened to closely monitor the outcome.
SWAT officers arrest 3 during Fairfax County drug investigation, police say
SWAT officers and narcotics detectives arrested three people Wednesday night following a drug investigation in Fairfax County, according to police.
SWAT officers and narcotics detectives arrested three people Wednesday night following a drug investigation in Fairfax County, according to police.
Man arrested after string of medical office burglaries across Fairfax County
A man was arrested after Fairfax County police said he broke into at least three medical offices across the county.
A man was arrested after Fairfax County police said he broke into at least three medical offices across the county.
Tysons expanded data center proposal on hold
A plan to expand a data center complex in Tysons is on hold after concerns were raised regarding its environmental impact and proximity to nearby homes.
A plan to expand a data center complex in Tysons is on hold after concerns were raised regarding its environmental impact and proximity to nearby homes.
Man killed in Springfield hit-and-run crash
A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Springfield in what police are investigating as a hit-and-run crash.
A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Springfield in what police are investigating as a hit-and-run crash.
16-year-old turns himself in for Fairfax County double shooting after argument
A 16-year-old boy turned himself in to police in connection with a double shooting in Hybla Valley that left two men injured.
A 16-year-old boy turned himself in to police in connection with a double shooting in Hybla Valley that left two men injured.
Herndon police recover stolen car; 1 juvenile in custody, search on for second
Authorities have taken one juvenile into custody and are searching for another after recovering a stolen vehicle late Wednesday night in Herndon.
Authorities have taken one juvenile into custody and are searching for another after recovering a stolen vehicle late Wednesday night in Herndon.
Former Hayfield High School principal charged with embezzlement
The former principal of Hayfield Secondary School is out on an unsecured $3,000 bond after turning himself in to authorities on a felony embezzlement charge, according to Fairfax County police.
The former principal of Hayfield Secondary School is out on an unsecured $3,000 bond after turning himself in to authorities on a felony embezzlement charge, according to Fairfax County police.
Former Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute staff question patient release decisions
Former employees at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute are speaking out against the director of psychology over an alleged pattern of overruling clinical staff to grant unescorted privileges to high-risk patients.
Former employees at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute are speaking out against the director of psychology over an alleged pattern of overruling clinical staff to grant unescorted privileges to high-risk patients.
Pedestrian struck and killed on Route 28 in Fairfax County
An adult pedestrian died early Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Route 28 in Fairfax County, authorities said.
An adult pedestrian died early Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Route 28 in Fairfax County, authorities said.
Fairfax County School Board member calls for end to teacher hiring pause amid staffing concerns
Concerns are growing over teacher staffing levels at several Fairfax County Public Schools, prompting a local leader to call on the district to lift its teacher hiring pause.
Concerns are growing over teacher staffing levels at several Fairfax County Public Schools, prompting a local leader to call on the district to lift its teacher hiring pause.
Double shooting leaves 2 men injured in Fairfax County; search for suspect underway
Two men were injured in a double shooting in Hybla Valley on Tuesday evening, according to Fairfax County police.
Two men were injured in a double shooting in Hybla Valley on Tuesday evening, according to Fairfax County police.
Trash truck driver charged with unknowingly hitting, killing 13-year-old riding bike in Virginia
A trash truck driver is facing charges after Fairfax police said he unknowingly hit and killed a 13-year-old who was riding a bike.
A trash truck driver is facing charges after Fairfax police said he unknowingly hit and killed a 13-year-old who was riding a bike.
Driver sentenced for killing man who stopped traffic, kicked car in Northern Virginia
A man was sentenced to five years and eight months in jail for shooting and killing a man in Herndon in May 2025, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.
A man was sentenced to five years and eight months in jail for shooting and killing a man in Herndon in May 2025, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.