Oakton High Teen Lifts Spirits of Ukrainian Peers Through Pen Pal Program
Virginia-Ukraine youth exchange helps students cope emotionally and improve English skills amid war
Fairfax County Firefighter Dies from Occupational Cancer
Fairfax County Considers Discipline for Student Deepfakes
Lifestyle
Fairfax Homeless Services See Increased Demand During Cold Weather
FACETS provides essential services to the unhoused population, especially vital during winter storms.

Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend February 27
From restaurant weeks to 80s dance parties, there's plenty to enjoy around Tysons this weekend.
Henrico County Public Schools Appoints New Chief of Staff
Dr. Michelle Boyd brings over 23 years of classroom and leadership experience to the role.
Weather
Fairfax Schools Delay Opening Due to Winter Weather
All FCPS schools and central offices will open two hours late on Tuesday, March 3 due to expected snow and freezing rain.

Fairfax Fire Department Honored with Top State Awards
Recognized for outstanding emergency response and innovative health programs
Army Corps joins Potomac River sewage spill response
Federal aid approved as D.C. works to repair 60-year-old pipe and mitigate environmental damage
Crime
Fairfax Police Warned About Stabbing Suspect Before Woman's Death
Emails show authorities pressed to keep Abdul Jalloh locked up, but he was repeatedly released on probation violations.

Police Warned Prosecutor About Illegal Immigrant Accused of Murder, But He Was Released Anyway
Authorities say they alerted the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's office that the suspect had a history of violent offenses and could commit murder if released, but he was freed regardless.
State Department Diplomat Accused in Deadly Virginia Road Rage Stabbing
Jared Llamado, 32, allegedly killed one and injured three others in highway attack before being shot by police
Health
Congenital Heart Defects: What Parents Need to Know
Experts share the latest on diagnosing, treating, and living with CHD

Potomac Sewage Spill Raises Drinking Water Concerns
Over 200 million gallons of wastewater spilled into the Potomac River after a sewer line collapse in Montgomery County.
Fairfax Chiropractic Clinic Offers Hako-Med Horizontal Therapy for Non-Surgical Pain Relief
Mosaic Spine and Knee introduces advanced electrotherapy treatment to address chronic pain and injury recovery in Northern Virginia
Business
IntelliGRC Raises $3.5M Seed Round to Scale Provider-Centric Cyber Compliance
Funding fuels AI innovation and go-to-market expansion to help MSPs deliver high-caliber Cyber GRCaaS at scale

USA Cabinet Store Expands Regional Kitchen Remodeling Services
New model assigns dedicated designers to Northern Virginia communities to address rising renovation costs.
Victor Hoskins Leaving Fairfax Economic Development Authority
After nearly 7 years, the influential leader is returning to the private sector.