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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
View MoreBierman urges speed on Route 7 bus rapid transit through McLean
Dranesville District Supervisor Jimmy Bierman told the NVTC board on Oct. 1 that the planned Route 7 bus rapid transit line through McLean and Tysons needs to move from studies to construction quickly, with a December staff report and 2028 funding discussions ahead.
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View MoreFairfax County approves loud-vehicle noise cameras for 2027 pilot
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to launch a 90-day automated noise-monitoring pilot in early 2027, placing microphone arrays and cameras at Westpark Drive in Tysons and Richmond Highway in Hybla Valley to cite drivers exceeding 95 decibels.
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View MoreBeyer's Social Security clarity bill clears Senate, awaits signature
A bipartisan bill co-authored by McLean-area Rep. Don Beyer that replaces confusing Social Security terminology with plain-language labels passed the Senate by unanimous consent on Sept. 29 and now heads to President Trump's desk.
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View MoreDominion-NextEra merger hearing comes to Fairfax Oct. 9
The Virginia State Corporation Commission will hold its only Northern Virginia public hearing on the proposed $67 billion Dominion Energy-NextEra Energy merger on Friday, Oct. 9, at the Fairfax County Government Center.
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View MoreFairfax supervisors approve 2,975 homes near Dunn Loring Metro
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a comprehensive plan amendment on Tuesday, Sept. 15, allowing up to 2,975 new apartments to replace a 706-unit complex near the Dunn Loring Metro station, though affordable housing details and tenant protections await a separate rezoning phase.
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View MoreMcLean group vows to fight any Tysons casino bill in 2027
The McLean Citizens Association is pressing to block any casino legislation in Fairfax County ahead of the 2027 Virginia General Assembly session, as county leaders finalize priorities led by K-12 funding reform, Metro funding and housing.
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View MoreHouse panel subpoenas Fairfax prosecutor Descano over case records
The House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano on Sept. 16, expanding its inquiry beyond immigration enforcement to demand records on all dropped cases during his tenure, with a Sept. 25 deadline to comply.
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View MoreFairfax school board explores naming rights at 26 high school campuses
The Fairfax County School Board directed staff to gather more information about selling corporate naming rights at all 26 FCPS high school campuses, including McLean and Langley, but board members raised concerns about equity and over-commercialization at a Sept. 8 work session.
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View MoreFairfax County proposes longer hours for food trucks
Fairfax County staff have proposed zoning changes that would let food trucks operate six hours a day instead of four in commercial and industrial districts, allow child care centers and small restaurants by right in certain zones, and overhaul outdated rules for service businesses. The Planning Commission committee takes up the proposal Oct. 8.
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View MoreFairfax County car tax bills include 10% relief, due Oct. 5
Fairfax County personal property tax payments are due Monday, Oct. 5, with bills reflecting 10% tax relief and multiple payment options including free online e-check, library drop boxes and new self-service kiosks.
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View MoreFairfax supervisors face Sept. 15 vote on crossing guard funding
Fairfax County supervisors will vote Tuesday, Sept. 15 on permanent crossing guard funding for McLean High and nine other high schools, with the county executive estimating $900,000 for full restoration against a $400,000 budget placeholder.
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View MoreFairfax civic federation opposes Plaza 500 data center plan
The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations voted Thursday, Aug. 27, to oppose the Plaza 500 data center campus and Dominion Energy substation proposed for Edsall Road in Lincolnia, adding countywide civic weight to a growing opposition movement ahead of a Dec. 2 Planning Commission hearing.