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More than a dozen people injured in people mover crash at Dulles Airport
More than a dozen people injured in people mover crash at Dulles Airport | FFXnow
More than a dozen people have been taken to a hospital after a mobile lounge crashed while docking at Dulles International Airport. The vehicle, also known as a people mover, was pulling into Concourse...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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In October, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter's pet resource center assisted 525 pets and distributing 8,782 pounds of food—an all-time high. Residents are rallying to make sure the need is met at the shelter, and elsewhere in the county.

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Fairfax residents rally to keep pets fed during federal shutdown | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/4 Next Image It all started with a picture of a kitten sitting on an empty shelf. On Nov. 3, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter posted a plea for donations to its pet pantry, citing an...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Fairfax residents rally to keep pets fed during federal shutdown
Fairfax residents rally to keep pets fed during federal shutdown | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/4 Next Image It all started with a picture of a kitten sitting on an empty shelf. On Nov. 3, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter posted a plea for donations to its pet pantry, citing an...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
GW Parkway lanes closed temporarily for tree maintenance
GW Parkway lanes closed temporarily for tree maintenance | FFXnow
Though the federal government is still closed, that won't stop the National Park Service from tackling tree maintenance along the southern portion of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The agency...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Fairfax City evaluates zero-fare policy for CUE buses as pilot is set to expire
Fairfax City evaluates zero-fare policy for CUE buses as pilot is set to expire | FFXnow
Fairfax City is considering whether to keep a fare-free policy in place for its CUE bus system. The city's CUE buses stopped collecting fares in mid-2020 when the pandemic started. In 2022, the city adopted...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
N. Va. Congressmen oppose deal to reopen government without health care guarantees

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N. Va. Congressmen oppose deal to reopen government without health care guarantees | FFXnow
Northern Virginia Reps. James Walkinshaw and Suhas Subramanyam say they will not support a legislative deal advanced late yesterday (Sunday) by the U.S. Senate to reopen the federal government. Without...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Vienna could seek state funding for proposed W&OD Trail visitor center
Vienna could seek state funding for proposed W&OD Trail visitor center | FFXnow
The Town of Vienna intends to seek state funding to support a planned Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail visitor center. The request for $8 million is among more than two dozen priorities identified...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Fairfax City Council rejects proposal to redevelop shopping center near Old Town
Fairfax City Council rejects proposal to redevelop shopping center near Old Town | FFXnow
Plans to redevelop a portion of the Courthouse Plaza Shopping Center near Old Town Fairfax into housing were rejected by Fairfax City Council members late last month, leaving the aging site's future in...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Family-owned auto body chain opens newest shop in Reston
Family-owned auto body chain opens newest shop in Reston | FFXnow
The newest storefront for a local chain of auto body shops opens today (Monday) in Reston. Craftsman Auto Care's newest location is at 11720 Sunset Hills Road, replacing the former National Tire & Battery...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
DEVELOPING: Kaine to support, Warner comes out in opposition to deal to end shutdown
DEVELOPING: Kaine to support, Warner comes out in opposition to deal to end shutdown | FFXnow
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is voting on the first steps to end the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Regional Mexican-Korean fusion eatery coming to Groveton
Regional Mexican-Korean fusion eatery coming to Groveton | FFXnow
A Northern Virginia restaurant will soon bring its tacos infused with Korean flavors to Groveton. Taco Chinoz is targeting an early December opening for its newest location at 6852 Richmond Highway, general...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
VHC Health expands Tysons facility with imaging, women's health services
VHC Health expands Tysons facility with imaging, women’s health services | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/3 Next Image VHC Health patients will soon no longer have to trek to Arlington to receive mammograms or pregnancy support. The nonprofit community health system recently expanded its...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Wellness studio Sweathouz opens in Reston, eyes westward expansion
Wellness studio Sweathouz opens in Reston, eyes westward expansion | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/2 Next Image Contrast therapy studio Sweathouz held its grand opening in Reston on Oct. 22, marking another milestone for the franchise as it rapidly expands in Northern Virginia. Located...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Winterfests, Santa visits and more holiday events lighting up Fairfax
Winterfests, Santa visits and more holiday events lighting up Fairfax | FFXnow
Though fall leaves are still clinging to many trees, wintry events have already started to take over the calendar in Fairfax County. In addition to Tysons Corner Center's previously reported holiday lineup,...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Community volunteers launch initiative to weed out invasive species across Fairfax
Community volunteers launch initiative to weed out invasive species across Fairfax | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/3 Next Image A new community collaboration is set to kick off a week of action aiming to remove invasive species from trees in Fairfax County. Fairfax Tree Rescuers will officially launch...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
New Aldi store in Springfield will open later this month
New Aldi store in Springfield will open later this month | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/2 Next Image Discount grocery retailer Aldi plans to open its newest Fairfax County supermarket later this month. The forthcoming grocery store will officially open its doors at 6230...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Morning Notes:
🎓 House GOP accuses GMU president of lying
🌽 Farmers markets offer extra food benefits
🗣️ Braddock candidates participate in forum
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Morning Notes for November 7, 2025 | FFXnow
House GOP Accuses GMU President of Lying -- "A Republican-led House committee is accusing George Mason University’s president of lying to the panel when he testified in September about diversity polic...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
State legislators propose $400M more in annual Northern Va. transit funding
State legislators propose $400M more in annual Northern Va. transit funding | FFXnow
A state legislative panel set up to identify potential new funding for Northern Virginia transit completed its work this week by delivering a firm starting number: $400 million annually. But the panel...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Fairfax County voters approve bond sales to fund school capital projects
Fairfax County voters approve bond sales to fund school capital projects | FFXnow
Fairfax County Public Schools got a greenlight from voters this week to sell bonds in order to pay for school renovation and construction projects. The 2025 school bond referendum was approved by 70.7%...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM