Mercia Hobson

Freelance Reporter

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Ticket Sales and Donations Down for GLOBAL’s Annual AcceptAbility Gala May 21

NIH Funding Cuts Loom for Down syndrome research.

Michelle Sie Whitten, president and CEO of the non-profit organization Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL), fears the impact of two impending financial blows to the foundation.

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Primary Voters Head to Polls for Early Voting

There are no GOP candidates for 8 of 15 House of Delegates seats representing Fairfax County.

Early voting started Friday, May 2, at some locations in Fairfax County for the June 17 Democratic primary.

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Get Your Fruit and Veggie Fix at FXCO Farmers Markets

Fairfax County Farmers Markets are opening; the Park Authority operates ten markets.

Farmers Markets

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Two FCPD Officers Shot, Wounded

Traffic stop turns deadly as third officer shoots, kills driver.

Shooting

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Tax Increases vs. Program Cuts

Fairfax County residents disagree; Day 1, Public Hearings.

Fairfax County residents testified passionately during the Tuesday, April 22 public hearings.

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FCPS Student Stabbed Inside West Potomac High School

County authorities prohibit parents from signing students out afterwards.

County authorities prohibit parents from signing students out afterwards.

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Fairfax County Public Hearings on FY26 Budget

Firefighters and paramedics warn cutting ambulances puts lives in danger.

Firefighters and paramedics warn cutting ambulances puts lives in danger.

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FCPS Wants it All

Superintendent says she can’t cut $150M from her $4B budget.

Superintendent says she can’t cut $150M from her $4B budget.

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Awaiting Governor’s Action on Legislation, Deadline May 2.

Status update on bills introduced by local delegation

Status update on bills introduced by local delegation

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Medicaid, What’s At Stake

Medicaid, What’s At Stake

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