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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Mourn Loudoun County Firefighter Killed in Explosion
NIOSH, Federal Investigation Underway
Firefighter
Fairfax County Community Presses New Police Chief and Chairman for Answers
Citizens call for starting over on police chief, not being part of Davis' “redemptive” career journey.
On day four in his new position as Chief of Police Fairfax County, the ghosts of Kevin Davis' law enforcement past clung heavily in the County's public arena of the May 6 virtual Community Input Session hosted by Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay (D-At-large), Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and Supervisor Rodney Lusk (D-Lee).
45th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards.
Celebrates nearly 200 first responders who went above and beyond.
Valor Awards
Move in Day for Fire and Rescue Station 25 in Reston
New and improved station in Reston nearly doubles the size of its predecessor.
New Fire Station
Bicyclist and Pedestrian Killed in McLean as 2021 Closes
Separate crashes kill two vulnerable road users.
Bicycle fatality
Grand Jury Fails to Indict for Johnson’s Death
Former FCPD Sgt. Wesley Shifflett won’t face criminal charges, at least now.
Shooting verdict
Inaugural Health and Wellness Fair Held in Great Falls
Speakers share key talking points.
The Great Falls Grange Foundation hosted the Inaugural Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Two Men Charged with Chantilly Murder of Herndon Man
Homicides surge in the first six months of 2021 in Fairfax County compared to 2020.
With 13 homicides reported across all of Fairfax County already this year, the unprecedented spike in killings is a concern.
Are Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safe?
Crashes involving pedestrians have been increasing over the last three years, up from 144 in 2021 to 191 in 2022 to 233 in 2023.
bikes and peds
Back to School with FCPS
A snapshot of Aug. 22, 2022
Photos by FCPS photographers Karen Bolt and Donnie Biggs and via social media
Herndon Festival ‘Permanently Canceled’
Reasons why may differ from what you think.
The award-winning outdoor Herndon Festival, held yearly and produced by the town’s parks and recreation department, supported by volunteers since 1981 (except for one year during COVID) is permanently canceled.
Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Suspect
Police body camera video shocks; reactions come in.
Police shooting video
Behind-the-Scenes at Cirque du Soleil KURIOS
Reopening the Cabinet of Curiosities in Tysons.
Reopening the Cabinet of Curiosities in Tysons.
FCPS Pride Rally Mobilizes Leaders Against Lawsuit
Will FCPS continue to be safe for LGBTQIA+ students?
Pride
StarKist, Cornerstones, and Feed the Children Join to Meet the Needs
Truck delivers $100,000 in food and other necessities.
Cornerstones/Starkist feed the children
DOJ Releases Uvalde Review in mid-January
Where are comments by Fairfax County and Virginia on recommendations?
Review
Member School Board by District
Dranesville, Hunter Mill, Mason, Providence & Sully districts
In November, Fairfax County voters will choose 12 school board members to serve four-year terms starting Jan. 1, 2024. Nineteen candidates are running for the nine magisterial district seats. There are also three at-large seats in the November election.
Significant Uptick in FCPD Officer-Involved Shootings
PERF review of FCPD policy and shooting incidents
Police Shootings