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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.
Local Government
View MoreFormer state Sen. Janet Howell, who represented McLean for 32 years, dies at 82
Former Virginia State Sen. Janet Howell, who represented portions of McLean in the 32nd Senate District for 32 years and became the first woman to chair the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, died Monday, August 3, at age 82, drawing tributes from Gov. Spanberger, her successor Sen. Jennifer Boysko, and legislative leaders across the Commonwealth.
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View MoreState groundwater study warns data centers can't tap eastern Virginia aquifer
A long-delayed Virginia DEQ groundwater study released July 24 found that the state's eastern aquifer cannot support new large industrial water users, including data centers, and urges the General Assembly to tighten permitting rules — a statewide policy shift relevant to McLean-area residents watching data center growth along the Dulles corridor.
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View MoreFormer Gov. Youngkin named chairman of McLean venture firm Red Cell Partners
Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined McLean-based venture studio Red Cell Partners as partner, chairman, and board member on Wednesday, July 15, marking his first major private-sector role since leaving office in January.
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View MoreFairfax County soccer coach charged with scamming families out of $70,000 through fake Italy camp
Fairfax County Police charged soccer coach Ahmed Mohamed, 31, with 26 combined counts of embezzlement and computer fraud after he allegedly scammed at least 17 families out of approximately $70,000 through a fabricated travel soccer camp to Italy.
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View MoreMcLean aquatics founder honored for 35 years helping swimmers with disabilities
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, honoring Dr. Bryna Helfer for 35 years of leading the Adapted Aquatics Program at Spring Hill Recreation Center in McLean, which serves teens and adults with physical disabilities from across the metro region.
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View MoreGarage fire at Kingstowne townhouse contained with no injuries
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue contained a townhouse garage fire in the 5800 block of Iron Willow Court in Kingstowne on Monday, July 13, with no injuries reported; the cause remains under investigation.
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View MoreHeat advisory hits McLean Wednesday with temperatures near 99°F
A National Weather Service heat advisory is in effect for McLean and Fairfax County from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, with highs near 99°F and heat index values up to 105°F; cooling centers including Great Falls Library are available.
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View MoreFCPS sends 200-plus educators to AI workshop ahead of August school start
More than 200 FCPS educators attended a free OpenAI Skills Jam workshop at Marshall High School on Thursday, July 9, learning practical AI tools for lesson planning and administrative tasks ahead of the school year that begins Monday, August 24.
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View MoreFairfax County man charged with murder after wife fatally shot in Fair Oaks home
Fairfax County Police charged Leland Jameson, 64, with second-degree murder after his wife, Chisen Jameson, 60, was found fatally shot inside their Fair Oaks home late Sunday, July 12.
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View MoreDranesville home values top $1.1 million as Fairfax County growth slows
Fairfax County's 2025 Demographics Reports show countywide population growth has slowed to 0.3% annually, but the Dranesville District leads the county in home values and ranks among the top three districts for new housing in the development pipeline.
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View MoreMcLean beekeeper opens backyard honey harvest to neighbors
McLean resident Nevra Ledwon invites neighbors each summer to help extract honey from her two backyard beehives, a hands-on tradition she started after discovering beekeeping during the pandemic, with the 4th Annual Honey Harvest Festival coming to Great Falls on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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View MoreFCPS board unanimously backs sales tax referendum to tackle $400M maintenance backlog
The Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously on July 10 to ask the Board of Supervisors to consider a 1% sales tax referendum that could address a $400 million deferred maintenance backlog and a 42-year renovation cycle, but Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay says now is not the time.
