Lifestyle
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
Master Technician Raul Perla served the department for nearly 28 years before retiring in 2023.
Fairfax County Considers Discipline for Student Deepfakes
School board proposes policy to address fake nude images of classmates created with AI
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
Sports
George Mason Stuns No. 25 Saint Louis, 86-57
Patriots hand Billikens their worst loss of the season
Giants' Bryce Eldridge Pays Tribute to Hometown Heroes with No. 8 Jersey
The Virginia native honors NHL star Alex Ovechkin and NFL QB Lamar Jackson with his new Giants uniform number.
Cornhole Tournament Coming To American Legion Post 177 In Fairfax
The family-friendly event on April 18 will feature kid/parent and casual tournaments to support local veteran initiatives.
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.
