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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 5, 2025
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 5, 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. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Dec...
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December 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 5, 2025
JUST IN: Lorton tennis coach charged by police with abusing minor
JUST IN: Lorton tennis coach charged by police with abusing minor | FFXnow
A private tennis coach in Lorton has been arrested after a student alleged that he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with her. The victim told officers on Nov. 23 that Tony Adams, 62, had "subjected...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
JUST IN: Lorton tennis coach charged by police with abusing minor
FCPD still looking to solve 2021 killing that followed July 4 block party
FCPD still looking to solve 2021 killing that followed July 4 block party | FFXnow
More than four years after the body of Maryland resident Tafari "Trey" Nadhim was found in Hybla Valley, Fairfax County police are still searching for those responsible for his death. Nadhim is believed...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
FCPD still looking to solve 2021 killing that followed July 4 block party
Elected officials suggest higher sales tax could be top contender to fund N. Va. transit
Elected officials suggest higher sales tax could be top contender to fund N. Va. transit | FFXnow
Despite political drawbacks, a sales-tax surcharge across Northern Virginia could end up being the main source to increase transit funding in the coming year. Increasing the sales tax regionally is "probably...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Elected officials suggest higher sales tax could be top contender to fund N. Va. transit
NWS: Slippery roads possible tonight from snow freezing in D.C. region
NWS: Slippery roads possible tonight from snow freezing in D.C. region | FFXnow
Though snow is no longer falling in Fairfax County, below-freezing temperatures could combine with drizzly weather to extend this morning's tough travel conditions into the evening. The National Weather...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
NWS: Slippery roads possible tonight from snow freezing in D.C. region
Poll: The best orthodontist in Fairfax County
Poll: The best orthodontist in Fairfax County | FFXnow
Whether opting for braces or more subtle tools like Invisalign, there are orthodontic practices around Fairfax County that can make the experience of getting your teeth straightened easier to swallow....
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December 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Poll: The best orthodontist in Fairfax County
Snow leads to tough morning commute in Fairfax, including Route 1 closure
Snow leads to tough morning commute in Fairfax, including Route 1 closure | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/2 Next Image Snow has arrived in Fairfax County, creating slick, dangerous roads during this morning's rush hour. Richmond Highway has been closed in both directions in the Lorton area...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Snow leads to tough morning commute in Fairfax, including Route 1 closure
County board opens door for more housing north of Innovation Center Metro
County board opens door for more housing north of Innovation Center Metro | FFXnow
A developer that has been angling to build on a sliver of mostly vacant land north of the Innovation Center Metro station for two decades took a step closer to realizing its goal last month. The Fairfax...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
County board opens door for more housing north of Innovation Center Metro
Report: Fairfax carbon emissions trending down, despite post-Covid travel uptick
Report: Fairfax carbon emissions trending down, despite post-Covid travel uptick | FFXnow
Fairfax County has reduced greenhouse gas emissions nearly 30% since 2005, with officials optimistic the downward trend will continue toward the county’s goals for 2030. County staff provided a draft...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Report: Fairfax carbon emissions trending down, despite post-Covid travel uptick
💣 Va. man charged in pipe bomb investigation
🚗 D.C. congestion worsened in 2025
🏡 County considers easing accessory unit rules
👮 Federal officers seen at Vienna park
🚗 D.C. congestion worsened in 2025
🏡 County considers easing accessory unit rules
👮 Federal officers seen at Vienna park
Morning Notes for December 5, 2025 | FFXnow
Va. Man Charged in Pipe Bomb Investigation -- "A man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, siege, on...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
💣 Va. man charged in pipe bomb investigation
🚗 D.C. congestion worsened in 2025
🏡 County considers easing accessory unit rules
👮 Federal officers seen at Vienna park
🚗 D.C. congestion worsened in 2025
🏡 County considers easing accessory unit rules
👮 Federal officers seen at Vienna park
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 4, 2025
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 4, 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. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today --...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 4, 2025
JUST IN: Fairfax County schools to delay opening for possible winter storm
JUST IN: Fairfax County schools to delay opening for possible winter storm | FFXnow
A winter storm that could potentially hit the D.C. area tomorrow morning (Friday) has convinced Fairfax County Public Schools to give students a late start to the day. All schools and central offices...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
JUST IN: Fairfax County schools to delay opening for possible winter storm
Merrifield Starbucks workers begin picketing as nationwide strike continues
Merrifield Starbucks workers begin picketing as nationwide strike continues | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/4 Next Image Workers at Fairfax County's first unionized Starbucks are officially on strike as part of a nationwide campaign to secure a contract from the coffee chain. The Starbucks...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Merrifield Starbucks workers begin picketing as nationwide strike continues
Forecast: D.C. region could see declining home sales prices during 2026
Forecast: D.C. region could see declining home sales prices during 2026 | FFXnow
The Washington metro area is the only part of the Mid-Atlantic region where home sales prices are projected to decline next year. In a forecast issued Wednesday (Dec. 3), multiple-listing service Bright...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Forecast: D.C. region could see declining home sales prices during 2026
Bar in Old Town Fairfax expands offerings with live music
Bar in Old Town Fairfax expands offerings with live music | FFXnow
After more than two years in business, Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics can finally live up to the first half of its name. The bar and restaurant in Old Town Fairfax (3950 University Drive, Suite 210) can now...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Bar in Old Town Fairfax expands offerings with live music
Window washers rescued after basket on Tysons high-rise collapses
Window washers rescued after basket on Tysons high-rise collapses | FFXnow
Two window washers in Tysons were rescued this morning (Thursday) after the crane carrying their basket malfunctioned, leaving them dangling off a 22-story building. Fairfax County's Fire and Rescue Department...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Window washers rescued after basket on Tysons high-rise collapses
FCPS opts to resolve student's lawsuit over gender identity policies
FCPS opts to resolve student’s lawsuit over gender identity policies | FFXnow
Fairfax County Public Schools has decided to resolve a former student's lawsuit challenging its policies supporting transgender students before it can reach trial. The now-graduated student, identified...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
FCPS opts to resolve student's lawsuit over gender identity policies
New ice skating rink opening today at Tysons' Capital One Center
New ice skating rink opening today at Tysons’ Capital One Center | FFXnow
Ice-skating season at Tysons' Capital One Center begins today (Thursday). Skaters can take to a new, 9,000-square-foot ice skating rink at the development starting at noon, Capital One Center announced....
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December 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New ice skating rink opening today at Tysons' Capital One Center
Driver charged with manslaughter for ambulance crash in Herndon
Driver charged with manslaughter for ambulance crash in Herndon | FFXnow
Fairfax County police are pursuing a manslaughter charge against the driver who allegedly crashed into an ambulance in Herndon last month, killing a passenger in his car. Jose Lopez Martinez, a 23-year-old...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Driver charged with manslaughter for ambulance crash in Herndon
🚔 FCPD details Thanksgiving DWI arrests
🌊 New agreement to protect Chesapeake Bay
🚦 Virginia lagging in traffic safety laws
🏠 Bill could allow more faith-based affordable housing
🌊 New agreement to protect Chesapeake Bay
🚦 Virginia lagging in traffic safety laws
🏠 Bill could allow more faith-based affordable housing
Morning Notes for December 4, 2025 | FFXnow
FCPD Details Thanksgiving DWI Arrests -- "Between November 26 and November 30, the FCPD arrested and charged twenty impaired drivers with a variety of DWI offenses. This enforcement push marked the department’s...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
🚔 FCPD details Thanksgiving DWI arrests
🌊 New agreement to protect Chesapeake Bay
🚦 Virginia lagging in traffic safety laws
🏠 Bill could allow more faith-based affordable housing
🌊 New agreement to protect Chesapeake Bay
🚦 Virginia lagging in traffic safety laws
🏠 Bill could allow more faith-based affordable housing
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 3, 2025
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 3, 2025 | 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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December 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 3, 2025
Fairfax County student to compete in global taekwondo tournament
Fairfax County student to compete in global taekwondo tournament | FFXnow
A West Potomac High School senior is representing Sudan at the inaugural World Taekwondo Under-21 Championships this month in Nairobi, Kenya. Yousif Abdelrahman is a team captain at Yoo’s Martial Arts...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Fairfax County student to compete in global taekwondo tournament
Fairfax County staff tentatively forecast $131M budget gap, as real estate tax growth slows
Fairfax County staff tentatively forecast $131M budget gap, as real estate tax growth slows | FFXnow
Fairfax leaders will have another funding gap to fill in the coming months, as they solidify fiscal year 2027 budget proposals for both the county government and school system. How much additional funding...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Fairfax County staff tentatively forecast $131M budget gap, as real estate tax growth slows
Vienna Police search for stolen vehicle used in grocery store theft
Vienna Police search for stolen vehicle used in grocery store theft | FFXnow
The Vienna Police Department is searching for a vehicle used in the theft of approximately $1,000 in products from a local grocery store. A white Honda Pilot SUV that officers learned had been stolen...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Vienna Police search for stolen vehicle used in grocery store theft
Congress could rename Fairfax City post office for late Rep. Gerry Connolly
Congress could rename Fairfax City post office for late Rep. Gerry Connolly | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/2 Next Image A Fairfax City post office could be renamed in honor of the late Rep. Gerry Connolly under bills introduced this week in Congress. The legislation, championed by Rep. James...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Congress could rename Fairfax City post office for late Rep. Gerry Connolly