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Police Challenge Some Professional Recommendations

Chief gives status implementation to supervisors.

Police

Candidate Connection: Candidates for Sheriff, Fairfax County, City of Fairfax

Candidates for Sheriff, Fairfax County, City of Fairfax

Election

Candidate Connection: School Board At Large

Three open seats, zero incumbents, nine challengers

School Board

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Inaugural Health and Wellness Fair Held in Great Falls

Speakers share key talking points.

The Great Falls Grange Foundation hosted the Inaugural Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Interview with Author Daniel Stuart Olmes

Behind the writing process and life’s “aha” moments.

Daniel Stuart Olmes of Fairfax County wrote and narrates "Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy: The Everyday Experiences That Changed My Life."

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Reduced Fee Schedule Comes to Community Center

Collaborative effort by Cornerstones’ Opportunity Neighborhood influenced system gap remediation.

The Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation Department offers a newly approved lower fee entry for admission to the community center to residents in lower income brackets.

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Fairfax County NAACP Condemns Chief Davis’s Action

Chief rejects recommendations and measures to save lives.

Fairfax County police chased and killed Timothy Johnson during a foot pursuit seven months ago; he was suspected of stealing sunglasses. Community leaders, Fairfax NAACP, ACLU People Power, and faith leaders say Fairfax County must prioritize police reform before another death.

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Police Challenge Some Professional Recommendations

Chief gives status implementation to supervisors.

Police policies, training, and procedures in 2023 are changing at a national level in terms of de-escalation tactics, appropriate use of force, foot pursuit policies, shooting at vehicles, and approaching people in mental health crises, to mention a few.

Can FCPD Drones See You?

Did the public have any input to county policies on use of drones?

Drones

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Chief to Present Foot Pursuit Policy to Supervisors

Oct. 3 Public Safety Committee meeting will bring some long awaited responses from FCPD.

Foot

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Students Protest VDOE’s Policies

Flash point awaits as some schools balk at implementing policies.

Policies

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9/11 at Great Falls Freedom Memorial 2023

The community of Great Falls remains deeply affected by the repercussions of that tragic day 22 years ago.

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More Than Meets the Eye

McLean Community Center’s Fall Community Parking Lot Sale

On Saturday, Sept. 16, the McLean Community Center held its much-anticipated Fall Community Parking Lot Sale.

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Great Falls Author Unravels an Eight-Generation Truth

"The Politzer Saga" tells the story of a remarkable family whose history was shrouded in secrecy when they came to the U.S.

Author

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Supervisors Adopt Reston Comprehensive Plan

On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted the new Reston Comprehensive Plan which includes updates to guidance for topics like affordable housing, open space and community health.

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900 Apartments Coming to the Town of Herndon

When Quadrangle Development Corporation builds its two office towers in the Town of Herndon, they will be the tallest buildings ever constructed within the town’s boundaries.

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Hidden and Not-So-Hidden Gems

Faves of Fairfax County Supervisors

Hidden Gems

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Year One, the 2023 Annual Report in South Fairfax

Steps taken to implement Fairfax County Strategic Plan.

South Annual Report