Fairfax County Times

Clifton resident Margaret Fisher estimates that she spends between 40 and 60 hours each week working to protect the environment. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/fo…

Recent reports reveal aggressive political spending by Dominion Energy amid its massive merger with NextEra Energy. Virginians are curious why Dominion Energy is spending so much money on political contributions. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/do…

The 229,000-square-foot shopping center, home to the AMC Worldgate 9 theater, Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa, and numerous restaurants and small businesses, sold at a foreclosure auction on Oct. 26 outside the Fairfax County Circuit Court for $28.2 million. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/wo…

I’ve never been a huge fan of seafood but somehow married someone who enjoys anything from the water. Even though seafood is not my favorite, I know it has powerful benefits for my brain and so I’ve embarked on a journey to find the most enjoyable way to eat it. I’m going to share my most recent favorite salmon recipe and convince you why seafood should be on your menu at least weekly. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/au…

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Election results are in from a 55% voter turnout in Fairfax County. While ballot counts are not yet finalized, AP has called many races based on official data. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/ov…

It all came down to one play. With a district championship and 18 years of frustration on the line, the Oakton Cougars gambled on senior running back Deylen Jones. Jones took the snap, raced left, found the block, and glided into the end zone. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/tw…

Entering Labor Day weekend, Lake Braddock field hockey sported a 2-3-1 record, having surrendered 11 goals in six games against a tough early schedule. But anchored by a core group of senior leaders, a few breakout stars and promising development from a young defensive corps, the Bruins engineered a stunning turnaround, winning 15 straight games and allowing just seven goals in the process, sending the Lady Bruins to a regional title and into the state field hockey tournament for the first time since 2010. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/la…

Pat McGee expects the We Rock Cancer benefit to feel like a concert, a homecoming and several class reunions at once. The Pat McGee Band headlines Capital One Hall Nov. 7 with Freddy Jones Band and Jackopierce, along with free skin cancer screenings. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/pa…

Kristen Cockerill is the type of historian who enjoys taking a ghost tour whenever she travels. She finds she can mostly suspend disbelief and simply enjoy these stories, which are often rooted in fact. Cockerill is also the assistant miller at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site, where her enjoyment of ghost stories led her to create a nighttime tour of the 1811 Mill. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/tw…

The end of daylight-saving time (DST) on Nov. 1 marks shorter and darker days ahead. While many think of returning to standard time as a negative shift in daily schedules, the opposite is true, especially for kids and teens. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/wh…

On Oct. 18, the cafeteria at Meridian High School in Falls Church buzzed with activity as several dozen students drifted from table to table, connecting with friends and classmates. Some tossed beanbags in spirited cornhole games, others designed colorful homecoming signs, while groups gathered to create bracelets. The afternoon blended creativity, competition and camaraderie, turning an ordinary day into a lively celebration of school spirit. fairfaxtimes.com/positive_vi…

The purpose of Halloween is probably best summed up by Tigger of Winnie-the-Pooh fame: “I want to scare myself, and everyone else!” And while it is true that Halloween is meant to induce fear, James Madison University social psychologist Lindsey Harvell-Bowman argues that the macabre holiday actually helps people relieve stress about death in general. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/ho…

As the Concorde District race tightens each week, last Friday night’s clash between James Madison and South Lakes had all the makings of a playoff game. Both teams entered at 6-1; the Warhawks were defending region champions, and the Seahawks were loaded with talent and experience. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/so…

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School board member Mateo Dunne has called for stronger financial controls for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) following the arrests of two Hayfield Secondary School employees and amid taxpayer concerns over school funding. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/du…

On Monday, candidates in the 11th Congressional District race gathered for a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters, giving voters an opportunity to hear their positions ahead of the upcoming election. Democrat incumbent James Walkinshaw, Republican Arthur Purves and Green Party candidate Dianne Blais discussed a wide range of issues, including health care, international conflicts, artificial intelligence, employment, abortion, taxes and data centers, while outlining their qualifications and priorities for office.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/di…

George Mason University’s production of “Urinetown” runs at Harris Theatre through Nov. 1, pairing bathroom humor and Broadway parody with questions about privilege, environmental collapse, and control of essential resources. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/ge…

Walter Beasley views his Oct. 30 concert at The Birchmere as more than another tour stop. The award-winning saxophonist, singer, composer and producer credits Washington, D.C.-area listeners with helping launch his recording career nearly four decades ago. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/wa…

Open enrollment for health insurance opens next month amid many changes to healthcare and the Virginia Insurance Market. fairfaxtimes.com/articles/op…