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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 10, 2025

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 10, 2025 | FFXnow

Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Oct...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 17h

New veterinary ER in Chantilly lets owners stay with pets during treatment

New veterinary ER in Chantilly lets owners stay with pets during treatment | FFXnow

Previous Image 1/5 Next Image A 24/7 pet emergency room that allows owners to stay with their furry and feathery friends through all stages of treatment opened its 114th location this week in Chantilly....

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 18h

Wolf Trap private school's plan to expand grade levels finds support

Wolf Trap private school’s plan to expand grade levels finds support | FFXnow

A private school in the Wolf Trap area is one step closer to expanding its services to younger students. The Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval Wednesday (Oct. 8) of a...

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UPDATE: Local Reps. @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social and @beyer.house.gov both contend that the federal worker firings are illegal www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/10/f...

White House begins firing federal workers amid shutdown, as Democrats call move ‘illegal’ | FFXnow

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown co...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 19h

Fairfax County leaders to fight any state bills diluting local authority to regulate housing

Fairfax County leaders to fight any state bills diluting local authority to regulate housing | FFXnow

Fairfax County leaders appear ready to battle any efforts in the 2026 General Assembly session to strip powers of local government to regulate creation of new housing. "We want affordable housing," Board...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 20h

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown | FFXnow

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 22h

Poll: The best local shop in Fairfax County

Poll: The best local shop in Fairfax County | FFXnow

In and around Fairfax County, a variety of small business boutiques, vintage stores and gift shops can make for a fun afternoon of browsing. Here are the nominees for “Best Local Shop in Fairfax”...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 23h

Man who punched Dulles Airport gate agent sentenced to prison, fines

Man who punched Dulles Airport gate agent sentenced to prison, fines | FFXnow

A 54-year-old man who admitted to punching a gate agent at Dulles Airport earlier this year will spend two months in federal prison. Yesterday (Thursday), U.S. District Court Judge Michael Nachmanoff...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 1d

Hit-and-run in Seven Corners leaves motorcyclist hospitalized

Hit-and-run in Seven Corners leaves motorcyclist hospitalized | FFXnow

Fairfax County police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened in Seven Corners late last night (Thursday). One man is in life-threatening condition after his motorcycle was struck by a “dark...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 1d

Developer breaks ground on $100M data center building in Chantilly

Developer breaks ground on $100M data center building in Chantilly | FFXnow

A new data center is coming online in Chantilly. Developer Penzance announced yesterday (Thursday) that it recently broke ground and secured $100 million in financing for Chantilly Premier, a three-story...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 1d

Morning Notes:
🚨 Fiery crash slows Beltway traffic
🏀 Springfield gym seeks to expand
🩺 New public health center now open
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Morning Notes for October 10, 2025 | FFXnow

Army Ten-Miler Proceeds Despite Shutdown -- After raising the possibility of a cancellation, the U.S. Army announced yesterday that "the race with over 28,000 registered participants will take place a...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 1d

JUST IN: Candidates in Virginia governor's debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric

JUST IN: Candidates in Virginia governor’s debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric | FFXnow

By OLIVIA DIAZ, STEVE PEOPLES and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia gubernatorial candidates Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off Thursday...

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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 9, 2025

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 9, 2025 | FFXnow

Good Thursday evening, Fairfax County. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today --...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 1d

Longtime Reston resident and advocate remembered for military, community service

Longtime Reston resident and advocate remembered for military, community service | FFXnow

The many interests and accomplishments that shaped George F. Kain Jr.'s life were united by a genuine desire to help others and make the world around him a better place, his family says. Kain, who died...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 1d

Vienna fire department raising money to keep revered Christmas tradition alive

Vienna fire department raising money to keep revered Christmas tradition alive | FFXnow

Vienna's volunteer fire department needs help to keep one of its longest-running holiday traditions alive. The department launched a fundraiser this past Saturday (Oct. 4) to provide upkeep for Santa's...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 1d

Fairfax City considers CUE bus overhaul that would simplify routes, cut some stops

Fairfax City considers CUE bus overhaul that would simplify routes, cut some stops | FFXnow

Fairfax City is considering transforming its CUE bus system by offering more frequent and direct connections between the most popular stops, as well as speeding up routes -- but also cut service for some...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 1d

Fort Belvoir mom challenges Congressional House Speaker to ensure military pay

Fort Belvoir mom challenges Congressional House Speaker to ensure military pay | FFXnow

A Fort Belvoir woman's interaction with Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson regarding pay for members of the U.S. military went viral today (Thursday). With the federal government shutdown now...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 1d

Walkinshaw visits Reston tea shop to make case for extending healthcare subsidies

Walkinshaw visits Reston tea shop to make case for extending healthcare subsidies | FFXnow

Previous Image 1/5 Next Image Without action, millions of Americans -- including thousands across Fairfax County -- will soon experience drastic changes to their healthcare coverage. Federal health insurance...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 1d

GMU offers free performing arts tickets to workers affected by federal shutdown

GMU offers free performing arts tickets to workers affected by federal shutdown | FFXnow

Though it may be small solace for not knowing when their next paycheck may come, a night of music or theater could become at least a temporary escape for the thousands of workers affected by the ongoing...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 1d

D.C. region leaders troubled by 'elevated' food insecurity levels found in report

D.C. region leaders troubled by ‘elevated’ food insecurity levels found in report | FFXnow

More than one in four Fairfax County households meets the definition of "food-insecure," and that figure is likely to rise in coming months as the full impacts of federal worker and funding cuts materialize....

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 2d

Developer to expand community with new Ritz-Carlton condos in Tysons

Developer to expand community with new Ritz-Carlton condos in Tysons | FFXnow

Previous Image 1/4 Next Image Tysons will see more construction in the new year, this time to manifest a condominium high-rise from the Ritz-Carlton. The hospitality company has partnered with developer...

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FFXnow @ffxnow.bsky.social · 2d

Morning Notes:
🕷️ Poisonous spiders at Chantilly school
💸 Jay Jones cancels fundraiser
🛒 Publix planning new N. Va. store
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