Mercia Hobson

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Supervisors Formally Adopt FY 2026 Budget

Maintain $149.7 million less than school board’s request / Chairman McKay says 6 percent increase for teachers.

Budget

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On Arbor Day

New agreement to protect vegetation along the W&OD, and the possibility of a W&OD Visitors Center in Vienna.

In a show of environmental resilience, on Friday afternoon, April 25, Arbor Day 2025, Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn joined the Mayor of the Town of Vienna, Linda Colbert; Paul Gilbert, executive director of NOVA Parks; Virginia State Delegate Holly Seibold; and others who gathered on a portion of the Town Green in Vienna behind the Freeman House and Museum.

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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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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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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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