Fairfax County’s public works department can now move forward with a new wastewater pump station to replace a more than 50-year-old one near Alexandria. www.ffxnow.com/2026/07/01/c...

After a contentious debate, the Fairfax County School Board will give parents the opportunity to opt out of take-home laptops and tablets in the upcoming school year and study stronger screen limits and restrictions. www.ffxnow.com/2026/06/15/f...

As artificial intelligence use spreads and is coming to schools, some parents are trying to pump the brakes on screen time and technology use. What’s happening in Fairfax County Public Schools is a microcosm of the bigger discussions nationwide. communitysentinel.media/2026/05/24/p...

Fairfax County planners have given their blessing for the first batch of students to start at the new Skyview High School in the upcoming school year. www.ffxnow.com/2026/05/20/r...

Fairfax County Public Schools will now recommend that families don’t give their children a smartphone before eighth grade. www.ffxnow.com/2026/04/29/f...

Hoping to alleviate parents’ concerns about the frequency of disruptions this school year, the Fairfax County School Board backed a calendar for the upcoming academic year that cuts down on early-release days and nixes Veterans Day as a holiday. www.ffxnow.com/2026/04/13/f...

Fairfax County is seeking public input on 14 proposed new Capital Bikeshare stations. www.ffxnow.com/2026/04/10/f...

Fairfax County planners are fine with a Maryland developer jettisoning retail options for two all-residential buildings at Kingstowne Towne Center near Alexandria. www.ffxnow.com/2026/03/30/p...

As Fairfax County Public Schools officials develop a policy regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom, some parents worry the division is already too reliant on technology. www.ffxnow.com/2026/03/24/p...

Fairfax County Public Schools officials are open to a more robust artificial intelligence policy, but a final version is still a few months from being ready for primetime. www.ffxnow.com/2026/03/19/f...

Virginia Railway Express is on track for a big expansion in service by 2030, with its new CEO hoping for a total transformation of the system by 2050. www.insidenova.com/news/prince_...

Fauquier County is proposing a nearly 6% decrease in the real estate tax rate, but rising property values will still contribute to a tax increase for residents. www.fauquiernow.com/news/governm...

With control of the governor’s mansion and both chambers of the General Assembly, Virginia Democrats are hoping to tackle affordability issues as this year’s legislative session crosses its midpoint. communitysentinel.media/2026/03/02/v...

Warrenton will spend over $153,000 to find a new town manager, pay out the previous one and cover the cost of an interim one. www.fauquiernow.com/news/governm...

Hello world. I wrote another book.

Fairfax County Public Schools has revised, eliminated and postponed several planned redistricting proposals after extensive public feedback. www.ffxnow.com/2026/01/20/f...

It’s flu season and this one is rough. www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax...

A new developer is hoping to bring over 1,700 housing units across five buildings to the former Key Bridge Marriott site in Rosslyn. www.insidenova.com/news/arlingt...

A growing sport is getting a temporary home in Tysons, bringing new life to a parking lot that’s been slated for redevelopment for more than a decade. www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/22/t...

Fairfax County has committed to funding its responsibilities to employees under a collective bargaining agreement. www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/11/f...

Warrenton’s contentious change in leadership is moving forward after a heated Town Council debate with allegations of cronyism and incompetence. www.fauquiernow.com/news/governm...

More than two years after safety concerns around gatherings and protests at Warrenton’s Courthouse Square, the town is ready to start accepting permit requests again. www.fauquiernow.com/news/governm...

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. www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/05/r...

Fairfax County won’t be able to meet its goal of electrifying its vehicle fleet by 2035. www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/02/f...

Fairfax County is one step closer to updating its regulations for manufactured homes for the first time in nearly half a century. www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/24/r...

Fairfax County officials are poised to consider two large redevelopments that would bring more than 1,000 housing units and tens of thousands of square feet of retail to Fair Oaks. www.ffxnow.com/2025/11/14/p...

After abruptly firing its town manager last month, Warrenton Town Council has appointed its finance director as acting town manager while officials seek an interim and permanent replacement. www.fauquiernow.com/news/governm...

Prince William County Del. Josh Thomas earned another two-year term in the Virginia House of Delegates, retaining a seat for Democrats that could prove key to their control of the chamber. www.insidenova.com/headlines/de...

A national security contractor has received Fairfax County’s blessing to open a new campusin Herndon. www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/30/n...

The final phase of a three-part office-to-housing redevelopment in Oakton is one step closer to the end of its journey. www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/29/f...

With only a week left until Election Day, Virginia’s gubernatorial race is set to provide an early litmus test of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. communitysentinel.media/2025/10/28/v...

Fairfax County Public Schools officials want to make sure students are using artificial intelligence as a tool rather than a crutch. www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/20/f...

Fairfax County Public Schools officials are planning to use a traditional model for the division’s first new high school to open in 20 years. www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/15/f...

A private school in the Wolf Trap area is one step closer to expanding its services to younger students. www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/10/w...

A planned renovation of Willow Springs Elementary School is still on track, as Fairfax County officials extend a review period for the project. www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/06/p...

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In the nine jurisdictions of Northern Virginia the number of people without a job in July was 53,768, up 27 percent from the same point last year and more than 32 percent since the end of January. communitysentinel.media/2025/09/27/f... @communitysentinel.bsky.social

Northern Virginia is taking a big hit from the federal layoffs, with more job losses expected as buyouts take effect next month. communitysentinel.media/2025/09/27/f...

Gee sure would be nice to get emails returned

Two Northern Virginia school districts are continuing their legal battle against the Trump administration over potential federal funding losses tied to gender policy. communitysentinel.media/2025/09/15/n... @communitysentinel.bsky.social

What up fam. I’m starting a freelance gig with @communitysentinel.bsky.social to write about local effects of national politics. Hit me up if you’ve got story ideas for your area of the world.

My calendar is marked.

DHS’ response to my story yesterday (24 hours later) on a @democracyforward.org class action challenging ICE arrests at immigration courthouses and guidance for imm. judges to grant prosecutors’ dismissal motions even when they don’t clear the usual burden of evidence. @courthousenews.bsky.social

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This year, there will be no ex post facto justifications, spinning March success as a retroactive statement of strength. The ACC had every opportunity to prove itself and fell short — and now faces a record-low number of NCAA bids. www.newsobserver.com/sports/spt-c...

Remember when Florida State was adamant SMU, Cal and Stanford would irreparably damage the ACC’s football image?

I’m really into female musical artists right now so here’s my tops in no particular order: -Lili Trifilio (Beach Bunny) -Briana Wright @cliffdiver.bsky.social -Deanna Belos (Sincere Engineer) - @weakenedfriends.bsky.social -Casey Rutter (Magazine Beach) -Zolita -Erika Henningson (Hazbin Hotel)

The absolute hold this show has on me is 🤌. I am emotionally damaged every time.

This ruined my day. I knew it would happen to Aerosmith eventually, but there had to be better options.

I don’t say this many places, but I think this is a good place to tell the world I have autism. It’s a recent diagnosis. But it explains so much of my life and my struggles. I want to be out there about who I actually am. I’m #actuallyautistic