Stories for October 2025

Stories for October 2025

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Wednesday, October 29

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Police Charge Juvenile in Herndon Student Homicide

Student fatally shot after receiving multiple threats.

Student fatally shot after receiving multiple threats.

Tuesday, October 28

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Manslaughter Conviction for Westfield High Teen's Fatal Shooting

Shooter, 20, faces up to 10 years in prison.

Shooter, 20, faces up to 10 years in prison.

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PFC Kyoung Pak Is Sully’s Officer of the Quarter

Honored for his dedication to community safety.

PFC Kyoung Pak Is Sully’s Officer of the Quarter

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Community Mourns Former Fire Chief Bill Schmidt

Honored for his accomplishments and ‘life well-lived.’

Bill Schmidt

Monday, October 27

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Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun

Celebrating Halloween across the city.

Friday night this week is the real Halloween.

Wednesday, October 22

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Honoring the Fallen

Ivy Hill ceremony honors fallen firefighters.

Ivy Hill ceremony honors fallen firefighters.

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Les Conteuses in 1890s Craft Original Fairy Tales

New book describes the women behind the tales and what they wrote

Book

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Plan Ahead: Alexandria Film Festival Opens Nov. 2

62 films, many local and 70 percent premieres

AX Film Festival

In City of Alexandria Election, Most Candidates Are Running Unopposed

High Stakes of the 2025 Virginia General Election

High Stakes of the 2025 Virginia General Election

The High Stakes of the 2025 Virginia General Election in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon election news

The High Stakes of the 2025 Virginia General Election

Arlington House of Delegates Election Guide 2025

Arlington House of Delegates Election Guide 2025

The High Stakes of the 2025 Virginia General Election

VOTE: Local House of Delegates Elections

Elections

Tuesday, October 21

Monday, October 20

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No Kings II Sees More Join in Protest

Events stress First Amendment right to freedom of speech and assembly

Protest

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Community Breast Cancer Fundraiser & Auction in Old Town Fairfax

Community Breast Cancer Fundraiser & Auction in Old Town Fairfax

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Children Connect to Nature at Wolf Trap Event

Friends of Wolf Trap event stays alive during national park closure

Wolf Trap

Saturday, October 18

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Honoring Mount Vernon’s Enslaved People

Hardship, Sacrifice and Resilience

Honoring Mount Vernon’s Enslaved People

Wednesday, October 15

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Time to Tune Up for Turkeys

Time to Tune Up for Turkeys

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SSA raises $41k at Oktoberfest.

SSA raises $41k at Oktoberfest.

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Christmas Party Movie Set in Arlington Premiers in D.C.

Young filmmaker calls this his “Love Letter to D.C. area.”

Movie

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Walk to Bust Cancer Postponed

Government shutdown forces delay of breast cancer walk.

Walk

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Fire in Lorton Results in Several Injuries

Lorton fire

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Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins!

<sh>Fall’s icon symbols are ready to enjoy as food or decoration

Fall’s icon symbols are ready to enjoy as food or decoration

Tuesday, October 14

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Helping Keep Families in Need and their Pets Together

Britepaths adds pet food to its SNAP Gap Pantry.

Helping Keep Families in Need and their Pets Together

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GFVFD Awarded Best Open House in 1st Battalion

GFVFD Awarded Best Open House in 1st Battalion

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‘Welcome to the Kamp Washington Shake Shack, Y’All’

Popular burger chain has a new home in Fairfax City.

Popular burger chain has a new home in Fairfax City.

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Herndon Homecoming 2025

Homecoming

Sunday, October 12

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Step into a Magical World of Spells and Castles

Westfield High presents Harry Potter spoof, ‘Puffs.’

Harry Potter spoof

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Taylor Swift Tribute Band Rocks the Block

Tay Tay mania