Stories for January 2026

Stories for January 2026

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Sunday, January 25

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Beetlejuice JR

ACCT brings Broadway musical to the stage.

Beetlejuice

Friday, January 23

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New Trail Proposed for Gum Springs

Trail and overlook would give access to Little Hunting Creek

Trail

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It All Started with a Skillet Full of Beans

Coffee spot opening

Thursday, January 22

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The Dream Lives On

Honoring the legacy of Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.

Dream

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Pinball Wizards Tilt the Game in Old Town

The bells and bumpers continue to entertain with the magic of pinball.

He's a Pinball Wizard

Wednesday, January 21

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Seeing the Forest Through the Deer … Arlington Takes Aim

Sharpshooters will begin deer reduction in February

Deer hunt

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‘He Ripped the Last Years of her Life Away’

Prison for Greenbriar man, 89, who killed his wife.

trial

Tuesday, January 20

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Volunteer Fairfax Hosts MLK Day of Service

More than 1,000 registrants, 16 service projects, 500 pounds of food items donated.

MLK Day

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New Governor Stresses Unity at Inauguration

Spirits soar as Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s first woman governor, is sworn in.

Spirits soar as Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s first woman governor, is sworn in.

Domino Effect of Spanberger’s Appointments

Special Elections triggered in NOVA.

Special Elections triggered in NOVA.

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Authors Come to Fairfax

‘Fall for the Book’ features year-round literary events.

Authors

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Northern Virginians Protest

‘No ICE For Good:’ Local demonstrations add to crowds across the U.S.

Northern Virginians Protest

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Canceled: Previously Approved George Snyder Trail

Fairfax mayor barred from breaking City Council’s tie vote.

Trail

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Two Bulovas Are Now in Virginia’s Government

Two Bulovas Are Now in Virginia’s Government

Thursday, January 8

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Viva Las Vegas

All in for AI at CES 2026

All in for AI at CES 2026

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Lights! Camera! Action!

ACHS unveils new student broadcasting center.

ACPS New Class

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Men of Courage

Community leadership honored at 10th anniversary gala.

10th anniversary gala.

Wednesday, January 7

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Virginia’s Hidden Wins: New Laws in Effect

From protecting primates to ending ‘mystery’ court bills to a bit of help for foster children.

New laws

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Fairfax Public Notice Signs Face Scrutiny

Community leaders say a 0.45-second reading window leaves residents in the dark.

Signs

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Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets 2026 Legislative Push

Fighting to expand automated enforcement beyond school and work zones

Fighting to expand automated enforcement beyond school and work zones

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Community News at a Glance

Community News at a Glance

Next Repair Café

Next Repair Café

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Celebrates the Birth of Christ

Living nativity remains a popular community event

Living nativity remains a popular community event

Tuesday, January 6

Senior Living: After 55 in Arlington

After 55

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Looking Ahead to 2026 with Betsy Frantz, Path Forward

Betsy Frantz, Path Forward

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Looking Ahead to 2026 with Charles Meng

CEO and Director of Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

Interview with Charles Meng CEO and Director of Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

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Live Nativity at Mount Olivet Draws a Crowd

<sh>Live nativity scene in Arlington includes camel and other animals.

Live nativity scene in Arlington includes camel and other animals.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Viewpoints on Challenges to Come

Viewpoints on Challenges to Come