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Commuting disparities among Fairfax's high, low earners raise equity concerns
Commuting disparities among Fairfax’s high, low earners raise equity concerns | FFXnow
Lower-income Fairfax County residents rely more on their own vehicles to get to and from work, and are less likely to be able to telework throughout the week, than those at the top of the income spectrum....
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January 28, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Commuting disparities among Fairfax's high, low earners raise equity concerns
Lawsuit against former FCPD officer pardoned for fatal shooting in Tysons to be settled
Lawsuit against former FCPD officer pardoned for fatal shooting in Tysons to be settled | FFXnow
A wrongful death lawsuit filed by the mother of Timothy Johnson, who was fatally shot by police outside Tysons Corner Center in February 2023, appears to be headed toward a settlement. Fairfax County...
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January 28, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Lawsuit against former FCPD officer pardoned for fatal shooting in Tysons to be settled
Community panel seeks outside experts to study Reagan National flight-path noise
Community panel seeks outside experts to study Reagan National flight-path noise | FFXnow
A citizens' advisory panel is formally pressing for an outside consultant to be hired to analyze noise related to air traffic at Reagan National Airport. But the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority...
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January 28, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Community panel seeks outside experts to study Reagan National flight-path noise
West Springfield house fire injures 4, including 2 firefighters
West Springfield house fire injures 4, including 2 firefighters | FFXnow
Four people were sent to the hospital today (Wednesday) due to injuries sustained in a West Springfield house fire. The structure, located in the 7900 block of Jansen Court, appeared to go up in flames...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:10 PM
West Springfield house fire injures 4, including 2 firefighters
State Sen. Salim highlights proposed bills to 'end ICE abuses' across Virginia
State Sen. Salim highlights proposed bills to ‘end ICE abuses’ across Virginia | FFXnow
With the nation's eyes on Minneapolis after residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti were fatally shot by federal agents this month, Democratic lawmakers have become increasingly critical of the Trump administration's...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:26 PM
State Sen. Salim highlights proposed bills to 'end ICE abuses' across Virginia
Fairfax City nominated for national poll to identify best small town arts scene
Fairfax City nominated for national poll to identify best small town arts scene | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/4 Next Image Fairfax City is in the running to be ranked among the nation's best small town arts scenes. USA Today's panel of independent editors nominated Fairfax for Best Small Town...
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January 28, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Fairfax City nominated for national poll to identify best small town arts scene
👮♂️ Former FCPD officer pardoned for fatal shooting
✈️ Investigation of DCA plane crash concludes
❄️ Guide to county's hypothermia program
🍽️ Regional restaurant week extended
✈️ Investigation of DCA plane crash concludes
❄️ Guide to county's hypothermia program
🍽️ Regional restaurant week extended
Morning Notes for January 28, 2026 | FFXnow
Former FCPD Officer Pardoned for Fatal Shooting -- "Shortly before leaving office, Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin granted an absolute pardon to a former Fairfax County police officer who killed...
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January 28, 2026 at 12:41 PM
👮♂️ Former FCPD officer pardoned for fatal shooting
✈️ Investigation of DCA plane crash concludes
❄️ Guide to county's hypothermia program
🍽️ Regional restaurant week extended
✈️ Investigation of DCA plane crash concludes
❄️ Guide to county's hypothermia program
🍽️ Regional restaurant week extended
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 27, 2026
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 27, 2026 | FFXnow
Good Tuesday 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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January 28, 2026 at 2:09 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 27, 2026
Virginia Democrats to appeal after judge rules redistricting resolution illegal
Virginia Democrats to appeal after judge rules redistricting resolution illegal | FFXnow
A Virginia judge ruled Tuesday that a proposed constitutional amendment letting Democrats redraw the state's Congressional maps was illegal, potentially foiling their efforts to pick up seats in the U.S....
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January 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Virginia Democrats to appeal after judge rules redistricting resolution illegal
Fairfax County schools to close Wednesday due to snow, meal kits available
Fairfax County schools to close Wednesday due to snow, meal kits available | FFXnow
Fairfax County Public Schools has once again canceled classes in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern. With an abundance of ice and frigid temperatures slowing road and sidewalk cleanups, FCPS announced...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Fairfax County schools to close Wednesday due to snow, meal kits available
FCPS superintendent zeroes in on staff pay and other 'essentials' in proposed $4.1B budget
FCPS superintendent zeroes in on staff pay and other ‘essentials’ in proposed $4.1B budget | FFXnow
Fairfax County Public Schools leaders say the proposed $4.1 billion fiscal year 2027 budget presented Jan. 22 by Superintendent Michelle Reid is fiscally responsible and worthy of full support by the...
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January 27, 2026 at 7:39 PM
FCPS superintendent zeroes in on staff pay and other 'essentials' in proposed $4.1B budget
JUST IN: All Amazon Fresh stores to close, with some turning into Whole Foods
JUST IN: All Amazon Fresh stores to close, with some turning into Whole Foods | FFXnow
Amazon is throwing in the towel on Amazon Fresh, announcing today (Tuesday) that it will close all locations in favor of a renewed focus on Whole Foods Market and other concepts. The last day of operation...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:20 PM
JUST IN: All Amazon Fresh stores to close, with some turning into Whole Foods
International service helps propel Dulles to new passenger record in 2025
International service helps propel Dulles to new passenger record in 2025 | FFXnow
Ongoing growth in international travel helped propel Dulles International Airport to a record-setting year in 2025. Officials with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) will not have confirmed...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:55 PM
International service helps propel Dulles to new passenger record in 2025
Virginia Senate panel advances gun safety bills once vetoed by Youngkin
Virginia Senate panel advances gun safety bills once vetoed by Youngkin | FFXnow
Democratic lawmakers on Monday advanced a sweeping slate of gun safety proposals — many of them previously vetoed by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin — as they test whether Virginia’s new Democratic governor,...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Virginia Senate panel advances gun safety bills once vetoed by Youngkin
Backyard furniture retailer announces new Springfield shop
Backyard furniture retailer announces new Springfield shop | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/4 Next Image One of America's largest backyard furniture retailers has announced plans to open a store in Springfield. Fortunoff Backyard Store has secured an 11,000-square-foot space...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Backyard furniture retailer announces new Springfield shop
Photos: Reston families revel in 'Ice-travaganza' before storm
Photos: Reston families revel in ‘Ice-travaganza’ before storm | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/17 Next Image Despite cold temperatures and a looming storm, plenty of families stopped by the Reston Town Center pavilion on Saturday (Jan. 24) to enjoy a variety of winter activities....
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January 27, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Photos: Reston families revel in 'Ice-travaganza' before storm
🚛 County extends trash collection pause
🚚 Jack-knifing truck crashes on I-495
❄️ Dulles passengers adapt to snow delays
🔍 Investigators to detail causes of Potomac plane crash
🚚 Jack-knifing truck crashes on I-495
❄️ Dulles passengers adapt to snow delays
🔍 Investigators to detail causes of Potomac plane crash
Morning Notes for January 27, 2026 | FFXnow
County Extends Trash Collection Pause -- "Due to inclement weather, trash, recycling, and special pickup services have now been suspended for Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27." Fairfax County...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:41 PM
🚛 County extends trash collection pause
🚚 Jack-knifing truck crashes on I-495
❄️ Dulles passengers adapt to snow delays
🔍 Investigators to detail causes of Potomac plane crash
🚚 Jack-knifing truck crashes on I-495
❄️ Dulles passengers adapt to snow delays
🔍 Investigators to detail causes of Potomac plane crash
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 26, 2026
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 26, 2026 | FFXnow
Good Monday 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 -- Jan...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:08 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 26, 2026
JUST IN: Child trapped in McLean culvert rescued after snowstorm
JUST IN: Child trapped in McLean culvert rescued after snowstorm | FFXnow
A child in McLean is safe and sound after getting caught in a culvert while playing in the snow this afternoon (Monday), the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) says. Firefighters responded...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:44 PM
JUST IN: Child trapped in McLean culvert rescued after snowstorm
Fairfax's initial snow totals from Sunday fall short of January 2025 storm
Fairfax’s initial snow totals from Sunday fall short of January 2025 storm | FFXnow
Though it ground most activity in the D.C. region to a halt yesterday (Sunday), Winter Storm Fern ultimately came up short of last year's biggest winter event in terms of total snowfall. The storm dumped...
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January 26, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Fairfax's initial snow totals from Sunday fall short of January 2025 storm
Sewage spill in Potomac River not affecting Fairfax Water supply, utility says
Sewage spill in Potomac River not affecting Fairfax Water supply, utility says | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/3 Next Image A sewage spill in the Potomac River northwest of D.C. last week has not affected drinking water in Fairfax County, the local water utility says. The spill occurred in Montgomery...
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January 26, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Sewage spill in Potomac River not affecting Fairfax Water supply, utility says
UPDATE: Fairfax County Public Schools has now canceled classes for tomorrow (Tuesday) www.ffxnow.com/2026/01/26/f...
Fairfax County facilities stay closed, local council meetings canceled due to weather
Fairfax County facilities stay closed, local council meetings canceled due to weather | FFXnow
Fairfax County government offices will remain closed tomorrow (Tuesday), as work continues to clean up roads after yesterday's Winter Storm Fern. Facilities affected by the closure include all courts,...
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January 26, 2026 at 7:38 PM
UPDATE: Fairfax County Public Schools has now canceled classes for tomorrow (Tuesday) www.ffxnow.com/2026/01/26/f...
Fairfax County facilities stay closed, local council meetings canceled due to weather
Fairfax County facilities stay closed, local council meetings canceled due to weather | FFXnow
Fairfax County government offices will remain closed tomorrow (Tuesday), as work continues to clean up roads after yesterday's Winter Storm Fern. Facilities affected by the closure include all courts,...
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January 26, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Fairfax County facilities stay closed, local council meetings canceled due to weather
BREAKING: U.S. Treasury ends all contracts with Tysons-based Booz Allen Hamilton
BREAKING: U.S. Treasury ends all contracts with Tysons-based Booz Allen Hamilton | FFXnow
The U.S. Treasury Department has canceled $21 million in contracts with Tysons-based consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, claiming that the firm failed to protect sensitive taxpayer data. All of the firm's...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:41 PM
BREAKING: U.S. Treasury ends all contracts with Tysons-based Booz Allen Hamilton
Cold Weather Advisory issued for Fairfax, prolonging hazardous travel conditions
Cold Weather Advisory issued for Fairfax, prolonging hazardous travel conditions | FFXnow
A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Fairfax County, suggesting the icy conditions currently slowing travel across the region could continue for a while. The advisory is set to take effect at 7...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Cold Weather Advisory issued for Fairfax, prolonging hazardous travel conditions