Mercia Hobson

Freelance Reporter

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Fairfax Police Chief Answers Questions After Release of Body-Camera Videos of Two Critical Incidents

Officer involved fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Hybla Valley; officer-involved non-fatal shooting in Burke.

Crash

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Early Voting for Braddock

Only registered residents within the Braddock District can vote.

Vote

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Police Charge Juvenile in Herndon Student Homicide

Student fatally shot after receiving multiple threats.

Student fatally shot after receiving multiple threats.

The High Stakes of the 2025 Virginia General Election in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon election news

The High Stakes of the 2025 Virginia General Election

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Promise and Oath: 9/11 to Patriot Day 2025

Commitment to ‘never forget’ and a legacy to serve with courage and strength spans generations of first responders.

9-11 remembers

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Walkinshaw Sworn into U.S. House of Representatives

Walkinshaw wins by more than 50 points, seeking to fill Gerry Connolly’s big shoes.

Election

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Governor Tasks Va. National Guard with ICE Cooperation

Youngkin's immigration policies spark concerns in Northern Virginia.

Youngkin's immigration policies spark concerns in Northern Virginia.

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New FCPD General Orders Draw Scrutiny

Members of One Fairfax Community Roundtable question transparency and trust.

Police

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Early Voting Early Voting Begins Friday, July 25, for Connolly’s Seat

Early voting for Sept. 9, 2025, 11th Congressional District Special Election

Early Voting Begins Friday, July 25, for Connolly’s Seat

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H.R. 1: One ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Act is Law

VA Gov.says H.R. 1 is ‘Rocket fuel for our economy.’

Virginia’s two Democratic U.S.Senators, Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, released a statement after they voted against the Republican budget megabill.

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