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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 29, 2026
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 29, 2026 | 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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January 30, 2026 at 2:09 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 29, 2026
Fairfax police urge caution during 'extreme winter weather' after three CPR deaths
Fairfax police urge caution during ‘extreme winter weather’ after three CPR deaths | FFXnow
At least three people in Fairfax County have died this week in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern and the extreme cold continuing to grip the D.C. region. The Fairfax County Police Department says its...
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January 29, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Fairfax police urge caution during 'extreme winter weather' after three CPR deaths
Restonian running for Congress supports mid-decade redistricting, calls midterms 'crucial'
Restonian running for Congress supports mid-decade redistricting, calls midterms ‘crucial’ | FFXnow
Former Space Force Col. Bree Fram (D) hopes to become the second transgender member elected to Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, but she's not sure yet which district she would represent. Last...
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January 29, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Restonian running for Congress supports mid-decade redistricting, calls midterms 'crucial'
Washington Post to close Springfield printing plant next year
Washington Post to close Springfield printing plant next year | FFXnow
As rumors of impending layoffs circulate at the Washington Post, the newspaper has confirmed at least one future change: its Springfield printing plant will close. The 46-year-old facility, which sits...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Washington Post to close Springfield printing plant next year
Fairfax CA Steve Descano helps launch 'FAFO' team weighing charges against feds
Fairfax CA Steve Descano helps launch ‘FAFO’ team weighing charges against feds | FFXnow
Nine progressive prosecutors around the country, including Fairfax County's Steve Descano, have joined forces in hopes of holding federal agents accountable for violating state laws. The Fight Against...
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January 29, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Fairfax CA Steve Descano helps launch 'FAFO' team weighing charges against feds
Review confirms student-athlete recruiting violations by Hayfield, Fairfax High, FCPS says
Review confirms student-athlete recruiting violations by Hayfield, Fairfax High, FCPS says | FFXnow
An independent investigation into allegations of improper student-athlete recruitment practices by the football programs at Hayfield Secondary School and Fairfax High School has concluded. Chicago law...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Review confirms student-athlete recruiting violations by Hayfield, Fairfax High, FCPS says
Public art dropped from project to update Dulles Toll Road bridge in Tysons
Public art dropped from project to update Dulles Toll Road bridge in Tysons | FFXnow
Work is underway to rehabilitate an aging Dulles Toll Road bridge in Tysons, but the span will no longer be embellished with art, as previously proposed. Construction on the eastbound bridge over Route...
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January 29, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Public art dropped from project to update Dulles Toll Road bridge in Tysons
In ongoing trial, Brendan Banfield calls idea he plotted murders of wife, another man 'absurd'
In ongoing trial, Brendan Banfield calls idea he plotted murders of wife, another man ‘absurd’ | FFXnow
The Herndon man accused of killing his wife and another man while having an affair with their au pair denied planning to take his wife out of the picture in court yesterday (Wednesday). Though Brendan...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:42 PM
In ongoing trial, Brendan Banfield calls idea he plotted murders of wife, another man 'absurd'
🚌 Transit service inches closer to normal
❄️ Extreme cold could be among worst since 1800s
📉 Health insurance enrollment lagging
🚑 Responders reflect on DCA crash anniversary
❄️ Extreme cold could be among worst since 1800s
📉 Health insurance enrollment lagging
🚑 Responders reflect on DCA crash anniversary
Morning Notes for January 29, 2026 | FFXnow
Transit Service Inches Closer to Normal -- Metro is returning to weekday rail and bus service today (Thursday) after several days of no or limited operations as post-Winter Storm Fern cleanup efforts...
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January 29, 2026 at 12:41 PM
🚌 Transit service inches closer to normal
❄️ Extreme cold could be among worst since 1800s
📉 Health insurance enrollment lagging
🚑 Responders reflect on DCA crash anniversary
❄️ Extreme cold could be among worst since 1800s
📉 Health insurance enrollment lagging
🚑 Responders reflect on DCA crash anniversary
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 28, 2026
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 28, 2026 | FFXnow
Good Wednesday 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 29, 2026 at 2:06 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jan 28, 2026
Partial federal shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand major changes to ICE
Partial federal shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand major changes to ICE | FFXnow
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As a partial government shutdown looms at week’s end, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has laid out a list of demands...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Partial federal shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand major changes to ICE
Reston Community Players, Providence Players nominated for regional theater awards
Reston Community Players, Providence Players nominated for regional theater awards | FFXnow
Two Fairfax County community-theater organizations garnered a total of 34 nominations in the annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) awards program. Reston Community Players received 25...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Reston Community Players, Providence Players nominated for regional theater awards
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