Stories for August 2025

Stories for August 2025

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Friday, August 22

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Governor Tasks Va. National Guard with ICE Cooperation

Youngkin's immigration policies spark concerns in Northern Virginia.

Youngkin's immigration policies spark concerns in Northern Virginia.

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New FCPS School Year

First day in photos.

First day in photos.

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Mount Olive Baptist Church's Back-to-School Festival

Free initiative tackles financial burdens caused by systemic issues.

Free initiative tackles financial burdens caused by systemic issues.

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New FCPD General Orders Draw Scrutiny

Members of One Fairfax Community Roundtable question transparency and trust.

Police

Wednesday, August 20

Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Springfield

Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Springfield

Gold Foundation 5K

Gold Foundation 5K

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Charles Wilson, past School Board vice chair, Living Legend dies at 83.

Past School Board vice chair, Living Legend dies at 83.

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Leader of the Pack in Alexandria

ARHA, Firefighters and Friends give away 400 backpacks.

ARHA, Firefighters and Friends give away 400 backpacks.

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All Fired Up in Alexandria

Friendship Firehouse celebrates 251 years.

Friendship Firehouse celebrates 251 years.

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Athletes of the Year in Alexandria

ASC awards $52k in scholarships to high school seniors.

ASC awards $52k in scholarships to high school seniors.

Tuesday, August 19

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Enjoying Cool Vehicles for a Good Cause.

Fairfax City hosts 26th annual Labor Day Car Show.

Enjoying Cool Vehicles for a Good Cause.

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Modernized Dental Clinic Opens at The Lamb Center

It’ll serve TLC’s homeless and vulnerable guests

Lamb Center

50 Years Later FCPD Identifies Victim

50 Years Later FCPD Identifies Victim

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Former Courtroom Artist Brings Skills to Senior Community in Fairfax County

Expressions, color and feelings are important to convey.

Senior Living

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Eddie Biggar at 106 shares insights.

Eddie Biggar at 106 shares insights.

Thursday, August 7

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Annual Garden Events Celebrate Community and Urban Farming

Annual Garden Events Celebrate Community and Urban Farming

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AAPI festival honors diverse communities.

AAPI festival honors diverse communities.

Living Legends of Alexandria

LLA announces newest 2025 Legends.

LLA announces newest 2025 Legends.

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National Night Out Is a Hit in Alexandria

Communities gather to celebrate first responders.

NNO

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Norma 95th

Norma 95th

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Pedroso to Lead Fairfax PD

Pedroso to Lead Fairfax PD

Alexandria Police Officer Involved in Criminal Pursuit Served Summons for Reckless Driving

Alexandria Police Officer Involved in Criminal Pursuit Served Summons for Reckless Driving

Wednesday, August 6

Facility Improvements at Franconia Rec Center Starting Aug. 18

Facility Improvements at Franconia Rec Center Starting Aug. 18

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More Severe Rainstorms Are ‘New Normal’

Rain barrels can help.

Rain barrels can help.

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Make Raptors Welcome in Your Backyard

Simple tips from to help and protect our avian treasures

Tweety bird beware!

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House Fires in Fairfax County Displace Many

Luckily no fatalities; total price tag is up near $1.5 million in damages.

Fires

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Pushing the Boundary Between Quilting and Fine Art

Pushing the Boundary Between Quilting and Fine Art

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Britepaths Gives Students Backpacks, School Supplies

Community’s help is still needed for local children.

Community’s help is still needed for local children.

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Chris Bruno: ‘This Has Been the Opportunity of a Lifetime’

Fairfax City’s economic development director is moving on.

Chris Bruno

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Construction Continues at Springfield Town Center

The new structure will be an apartment building and hotel.

Apartments under construction

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Public Art Helps Create a Place Where People Want to Go

Bold, colorful mural livens up Fairfax City’s Old Town.

Bold, colorful mural livens up Fairfax City’s Old Town.

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Raul Pedroso: Fairfax City’s New Police Chief

He was formerly assistant chief for Alexandria City.

He was formerly assistant chief for Alexandria City.

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Local National Night Out Launches New Community Initiative

The One Hunters Woods Initiative celebrates all they have in Reston.

NNO

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Anderson Named New School Board Chair

Sets priorities for school system success

Anderson Named New School Board Chair

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Parks Try to Can Litter

Volunteers suggest more effort to curb unsightly park trash

Litter

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Teddy Beats Clicks the Switch on His Repertoire of Electronic Music

Show coming at Jammin’ Java Aug. 22.

Show coming at Jammin’ Java Aug. 22.

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Supervisor Alcorn Values Every Question at Town Hall

ICE raids, DOGE cuts, data centers, and more.

ICE raids, DOGE cuts, data centers, and more.