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09/14/2026

Input wanted on renovations proposed for Alabama Drive Park in Herndon

Some potential upgrades are on the horizon for Alabama Drive Park in Herndon, including an overhaul of its soccer field and playground. The Fairfax County Park Authority is currently seeking community feedback on a proposed renovation of the approximately 11-acre park, which is located within the To...

09/14/2026

FCPS officials warn funding cuts likely needed with difficult budgetary year ahead

Like the county government, Fairfax County Public Schools is preparing for a challenging financial year ahead -- one that could require further reductions to staffing and other cuts. With spending commitments for fiscal year 2028 outweighing anticipated revenue, the school board and superintendent w...

09/14/2026

NEW: Fairfax County proposes high school crossing guard funding, safety improvements

Fairfax County officials are poised to walk back their elimination of high school crossing guards, while pushing for additional measures to improve safety around schools. At the Board of Supervisors meeting tomorrow (Tuesday), county staff will recommend providing $707,908 to restore 11 crossing gua...

09/14/2026

Morning Notes:
🚔 Man shot in Groveton
🖤 Family mourns murder victim
🇺🇸 Fort Belvoir commemorates 9/11

Man Shot in Groveton -- "A man was taken to a hospital with severe injuries after a shooting in Groveton, Virginia, late Saturday morning. It happened on Sept. 12 in the 3500 block of Robert E. Lee Place." Police were searching for a suspect but said the shooting appears to have been "an isolated in...

09/14/2026

Burke motorcyclist killed in crash, third Braddock Road fatality of 2026

A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a sedan on Braddock Road in the Kings Park area near Burke last Friday (Sept. 11). According to the Fairfax County Police Department, its officers were dispatched to the intersection of Braddock and Southampton Drive at 9:11 p.m. that night for a crash in...

09/13/2026

Fairfax County's local news, now in podcast form

Fairfax County is a lot of county to keep up with. More than a million people live across Tysons, Reston, Herndon, Vienna, McLean, Annandale, Springfield, Centreville and everywhere in between. On a typical day we publish seven or more stories: a Board of Supervisors vote, an FCPS decision, a develo...

09/12/2026

Discover What’s Possible on the Water at the Annapolis Sailboat Show

The Annapolis Sailboat Show, held from October 15-18, is a premier event for sailing enthusiasts, offering a chance to explore diverse sailboats, participate in workshops, and connect with the sailing community, while experiencing the charm of Annapolis and its waterfront culture.

Previous Image 1/5 Next Image The sailing lifestyle starts with a single moment. A breeze filling the sails. A quiet morning on the Bay. A weekend exploring new places with nothing but the horizon ahead. For generations, the Chesapeake Bay has inspired sailors with its protected waters, charming wat...

09/12/2026

Fairfax County warns of safety risks from improper disposal of batteries, gas canisters
https://www.ffxnow.com/2026/09/11/fairfax-county-warns-of-safety-risks-from-improper-disposal-of-batteries-gas-canisters/

(FFXnow's No. 3 most-read article for Sep 11, 2026)

09/12/2026

Fairfax City Council gets preview of three mixed-use development proposals
https://www.ffxnow.com/2026/09/11/fairfax-city-council-gets-preview-of-three-new-development-proposals/

(FFXnow's No. 2 most-read article for Sep 11, 2026)

09/12/2026

Investigation of $1M fire at Fairfax search and rescue training facility leads to arrests
https://www.ffxnow.com/2026/09/11/investigation-of-1m-fire-at-fairfax-search-and-rescue-training-facility-leads-to-arrests/

(FFXnow's No. 1 most-read article for Sep 11, 2026)