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Morning Notes for November 25, 2025 | FFXnow Virginia U.S. Attorney Appointee Disqualified -- "A federal judge has thrown out the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that...

Morning Notes:
βš–οΈ Virginia U.S. attorney appointee disqualified
🚌 Metro awarded hybrid bus funding
πŸ“– Winter reading program starts soon
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25.11.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 24, 2025 | 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. πŸ•— News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Nov...

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 24, 2025

25.11.2025 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fairfax City Council could push for schools funding, more taxing authority from state in 2026 | FFXnow Fairfax City Council members continue to consider what priorities they should focus on in the 2026 General Assembly session, and in what order. At a Nov. 18 discussion on the city's legislative package,...

Fairfax City Council could push for schools funding, more taxing authority from state in 2026

24.11.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sweetgreen sets new opening date for McLean restaurant | FFXnow Sweetgreen has settled on a new opening date for its restaurant in McLean, one that will hopefully stick. After canceling a previously scheduled Nov. 11 launch, the fast-casual salad chain now anticipates...

Sweetgreen sets new opening date for McLean restaurant

24.11.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VDOT preps for potentially slushy winter traffic in Northern Virginia | FFXnow This winter is expected to be a little warmer than usual in Northern Virginia. But when inclement weather does hit, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will have thousands of trucks -- with...

VDOT preps for potentially slushy winter traffic in Northern Virginia

24.11.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Regulations to preserve mobile homes backed by Fairfax planning commission | FFXnow Fairfax County is one step closer to updating its regulations for manufactured homes for the first time in nearly half a century. At its meeting last Wednesday (Nov. 19), the Fairfax County Planning Commission...

Regulations to preserve mobile homes backed by Fairfax planning commission

24.11.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FCPD: Naked man dies after fight near Dunn Loring Metro station | FFXnow Fairfax County police are investigating the death of a man who was reportedly involved in a fight near the Dunn Loring Metro station early this morning (Monday). Around 1:10 a.m., law enforcement responded...

FCPD: Naked man dies after fight near Dunn Loring Metro station

24.11.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Latest plan to expand Reston Town Center wins county board approval | FFXnow Previous Image 1/3 Next Image The next phase of development at Reston Town Center took a step closer to construction last week. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved changes last Tuesday (Nov....

Latest plan to expand Reston Town Center wins county board approval

24.11.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Annandale drug dealer sentenced for fentanyl, gun possession | FFXnow An Annandale-based drug dealer will spend the next 15 years in federal prison for possessing nearly 10,000 fentanyl pills with an apparent intent to distribute them. Marcantonio Juarez Velasquez, 20,...

Annandale drug dealer sentenced for fentanyl, gun possession

24.11.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morning Notes for November 24, 2025 | FFXnow Man Hospitalized After Metrobus Fight -- "A Metrobus ride turned violent Saturday [Nov. 22] after an argument escalated into a brutal beating, leaving a man hospitalized in critical but stable conditi...

Morning Notes:
βš–οΈ Woman who chained children sentenced
🎠 Centreville Fun Land faces lawsuit
🍦 Frozen yogurt shop open in Annandale
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24.11.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 21, 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. πŸ•— News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Nov...

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 21, 2025

22.11.2025 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Virginia officials promise traffic relief with new I-495 toll lanes opening this weekend | FFXnow Previous Image 1/7 Next Image After more than three years of construction, the new Capital Beltway toll lanes in McLean will welcome their first drivers on Sunday (Nov. 23), just in time for next week's...

Virginia officials promise traffic relief with new I-495 toll lanes opening this weekend

21.11.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Daughter charged with murder in stabbing of 79-year-old Herndon woman | FFXnow A 31-year-old Herndon woman has been arrested and charged with the stabbing death of her 79-year-old mother, the Fairfax County Police Department announced today. Helena Little was taken into custody...

Daughter charged with murder in stabbing of 79-year-old Herndon woman

21.11.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Woman charged with reckless driving for I-66 crash that injured trooper | FFXnow A woman from Marshall, Virginia, has been charged with reckless driving after allegedly crashing into a Virginia State trooper on I-66 this morning (Friday). The trooper was responding to another crash...

Woman charged with reckless driving for I-66 crash that injured trooper

21.11.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poll: The best car wash or auto detailing service in Fairfax | FFXnow A car is a hefty investment, so when undertaking cleaning or maintenance, a shop you can trust to take care of your vehicle without damaging it is a must. Fortunately, reliable providers can be found...

Poll: The best car wash or auto detailing service in Fairfax

21.11.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dulles Airport anticipates growth spurt, new concourse in 2026 | FFXnow Airlines at a growing Dulles International Airport will see higher operating costs in 2026 under a new budget adopted Nov. 19 by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA). The $889.5 million...

Dulles Airport anticipates growth spurt, new concourse in 2026

21.11.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Crime victims advocate for program funding with Commonwealth’s Attorney Descano | FFXnow Previous Image 1/3 Next Image As the federal government slashes public safety funding, including grants supporting programs for crime victims, Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano joined...

Crime victims advocate for program funding with Commonwealth's Attorney Descano

21.11.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vending machines supporting local charities return to Tysons mall | FFXnow Vending machines that encourage charitable giving are returning to Tysons Corner Center just in time for the holidays. The Light the World Giving Machines, which are sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ...

Vending machines supporting local charities return to Tysons mall

21.11.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morning Notes for November 21, 2025 | FFXnow Harris Teeter Plans Layoffs -- "North Carolina-based supermarket chain Harris Teeter will permanently close a fulfillment center in Fairfax County on Feb. 1, 2026, resulting in layoffs of 91 employees...

Morning Notes:
πŸ›’ Harris Teeter plans layoffs
πŸš‘ Driver hospitalized after Bailey's Crossroads crash
πŸ₯― Bagel deli legal fight brewing
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21.11.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 20, 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. πŸ•— News recap The following articles were published earlier today --...

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Nov 20, 2025

21.11.2025 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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JUST IN: Man charged with assault after multiple incidents around Reston | FFXnow Fairfax County police believe one man is behind a series of assault and exposure incidents that have occurred near the Washington & Old Dominion Trail in Reston over the past month. Koby Berry, a 27-year-old...

JUST IN: Man charged with assault after multiple incidents around Reston

20.11.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fairfax County seeks feedback on future of Route 29 in West Falls Church | FFXnow Previous Image 1/2 Next Image The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is looking for resident feedback on potential improvements along the Route 29 corridor in West Falls Church. FCDOT...

Fairfax County seeks feedback on future of Route 29 in West Falls Church

20.11.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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This week on the Politics Hour, we are live from Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, Virginia!

20.11.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fairfax City seeks public input on new 20-year waste management plan | FFXnow Fairfax City is seeking community input on how it handles trash and recycling. The city will hold a public meeting tonight (Thursday) from 7-8 p.m. at Katherine Johnson Middle School (3801 Jermantown...

Fairfax City seeks public input on new 20-year waste management plan

20.11.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NOW: Chantilly elementary school evacuated for gas leak | FFXnow Students and staff at Brookfield Elementary School in Chantilly have been evacuated in response to a gas leak. Units with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to the school at...

NOW: Chantilly elementary school evacuated for gas leak

20.11.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fairfax County adopts new massage therapy rules to promote professionalism, weed out bad actors | FFXnow A new massage ordinance adopted by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday (Nov. 18) aims to be a compromise, ensuring the safety of clients and staff while addressing concerns about illicit...

Fairfax County adopts new massage therapy rules to promote professionalism, weed out bad actors

20.11.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FCPS will partner with OpenAI on β€˜ChatGPT for Teachers’ project | FFXnow Fairfax County Public Schools is not shying away from embracing artificial intelligence. The school district is one of the first nationwide to partner with OpenAI to help guide the rollout of "ChatGPT...

FCPS will partner with OpenAI on 'ChatGPT for Teachers' project

20.11.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fairfax County taps new homeless shelter operators, begins planning for future | FFXnow Fairfax County has identified new operators for three of its homeless shelters after cutting ties with New Hope Housing in September. The Fairfax City-based nonprofit Shelter House has taken over the...

Fairfax County taps new homeless shelter operators, begins planning for future

20.11.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Conceptual plan approved for β€˜Piazza at Tysons’ development | FFXnow Previous Image 1/3 Next Image The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a conceptual development plan on Tuesday (Nov. 18) that calls for a mix of housing, office, retail, hotel and park space...

Conceptual plan approved for 'Piazza at Tysons' development

20.11.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morning Notes for November 20, 2025 | FFXnow Va. Democrats Unveil Initial Agenda -- Minimum wage increases, the creation of a recreational cannabis market, constitutional amendments on abortion rights and marriage equality and other proposals st...

Morning Notes:
πŸ›οΈ Va. Democrats unveil initial agenda
πŸ›’ New opening date for Aldi
πŸ‘¨β€πŸš€ Astronaut visits former elementary school
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