# fairfax county (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fairfax county. Page: Feed: --- ## [Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How does IndyCar qualifying work?](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/freedom-250-grand-prix-qualifying-indycar-washington-dc) _2026-08-22 · Joe.Calabrese@fox.com (Joe Calabrese) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Qualifying for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall on Saturday. Here's what you need to know. ## [Fans travel to DC as Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/fans-travel-dc-freedom-250-grand-prix-takes-over-national-mall) _2026-08-22 · Josh.Rosenthal@fox.com (Josh Rosenthal) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ High speeds are coming to the nation's capital this weekend as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix gets underway. ## [Dupont Circle community rallies around newly opened Protest Pizza after overnight break-in](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/dupont-circle-community-rallies-around-newly-opened-protest-pizza-after-overnight-break-in) _2026-08-22 · Sydney.Persing@fox.com (Sydney Persing) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ A newly opened pizza shop in D.C.’s Dupont Circle is receiving a wave of support from the community after its storefront was broken into and burglarized. ## [Montgomery County Public Schools faces $3 billion maintenance backlog amid aging infrastructure](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/montgomery-county-public-schools-faces-3-billion-maintenance-backlog-amid-aging-infrastructure) _2026-08-22 · JT.Key@fox.com (JT Key) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is facing a $3 billion maintenance backlog, according to data shared at a board meeting this week. ## [MCPS leaders face questions over AI weapons screening contract](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/mcps-leaders-face-questions-over-ai-weapons-screening-contract) _2026-08-21 · Stephanie.Ramirez@fox.com (Stephanie Ramirez) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Questions are mounting against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) leadership over a paper trail revealing that the superintendent quietly signed a contract for a pilot program to test AI weapons screening in high schools. ## [Trump to temporarily ease US beef tariffs, irking cattle producers](https://virginiabusiness.com/trump-to-temporarily-ease-us-beef-tariffs-irking-cattle-producers/) _2026-08-21 · Katherine Schulte · Virginia Business_ President Donald Trump will temporarily ease beef tariffs to lower prices, sparking concerns from cattle producers. The post Trump to temporarily ease US beef tariffs, irking cattle producers appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [Woman arrested after 6-year-old jumps out apartment window, tests positive for cocaine](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/woman-arrested-child-jumps-out-window-cocaine) _2026-08-21 · Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ A 6-year-old child in West Virginia tested positive for cocaine after surviving a fall from an apartment window, which resulted in the woman's arrest. ## [US Justice Department, TikTok reach $400M children’s privacy settlement](https://virginiabusiness.com/us-justice-department-tiktok-reach-400m-childrens-privacy-settlement/) _2026-08-21 · Katherine Schulte · Virginia Business_ The DOJ and TikTok have reached a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations the short-video app violated children's online privacy. The post US Justice Department, TikTok reach $400M children’s privacy settlement appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [Wall Street rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran in focus](https://virginiabusiness.com/wall-street-rises-on-the-day-but-falls-for-the-week-bond-yields-and-iran-in-focus/) _2026-08-21 · Katherine Schulte · Virginia Business_ Wall Street stocks closed higher on Friday but fell for the week as bond yields fluctuated and tensions with Iran raised inflation concerns. The post Wall Street rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran in focus appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [Maryland woman shot while holding baby during argument with boyfriend over school supplies](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/maryland-father-charged-after-mother-shot-while-holding-infant-during-argument-over-school-supplies) _2026-08-21 · Bob.Barnard@fox.com (Bob Barnard) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ A Maryland father is facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting his girlfriend and mother of his six kids during an argument over school supplies, court documents revealed. ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rzuypddXfxnJ) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Welcome to Capitol Ketamine & Wellness: Exceptional Care in the Heart of DC](https://northernvirginiamag.com/sponsored/welcome-to-capitol-ketamine-wellness-exceptional-care-in-the-heart-of-dc/) _2026-08-21 · Sponsored Partnership · Northern Virginia Magazine_ We believe ketamine therapy works best when it is part of a comprehensive treatment plan — not an isolated procedure. Our goal is to partner with each patient's existing care team to provide thoughtful, coordinated care. Read More ## [Loudoun supervisors propose terminating grandfather provisions for data centers](https://virginiabusiness.com/loudoun-supervisors-propose-terminating-data-centers-grandfather-provisions/) _2026-08-21 · Josh Janney · Virginia Business_ Two Loudoun County supervisors on Wednesday announced an initiative that would end the county’s 2025 Data Center grandfathering resolution. The post Loudoun supervisors propose terminating grandfather provisions for data centers appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [Dulles officers seize 2,250 cartons of counterfeit Camel cigarettes worth more than $400K](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/dulles-officers-seize-2250-cartons-counterfeit-camel-cigarettes-worth-more-than-400k) _2026-08-21 · Tyler.Thrasher@fox.com (Tyler Thrasher) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ CBP officers at Dulles seized 2,250 cartons of counterfeit Camel cigarettes shipped from Singapore and headed to Miami. ## [Heightened security in place for Freedom 250 Grand Prix: What you need to know](https://www.fox5dc.com/america-250/heightened-security-place-freedom-250-grand-prix) _2026-08-21 · Melanie.Alnwick@fox.com (Melanie Alnwick) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Security preparations for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix have tightened across downtown, where no‑parking restrictions began two weeks ago and most routes are now closed for race operations. ## [United States Capitol Police headquarters temporarily evacuated due to suspicious vehicle](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/united-states-capitol-police-headquarters-evacuated-after-suspicious-vehicle-found-nearby) _2026-08-21 · Sam.Kosmas@fox.com (Sam Kosmas) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ U.S. Capitol Police headquarters was evacuated temporarily Friday morning after officers located a suspicious vehicle nearby. ## [Ribbon cutting for new schools in Montgomery County](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/ribbon-cutting-new-schools-montgomery-county) _2026-08-21 · Stephanie.Ramirez@fox.com (Stephanie Ramirez) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Just in time for Montgomery County Public Schools’ first day back next week, the district is celebrating the opening of multiple new school facilities. ## [FOX 5 Zip Trip stops at The Wharf](https://www.fox5dc.com/zip-trip/fox-5-zip-trip-stops-wharf) _2026-08-21 · Mikea.Turner@fox.com (Mikea Turner) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ The FOX 5 crew kept the summer fun going with its latest Zip Trip stop at The Wharf, one of D.C.’s most popular waterfront neighborhoods. ## [Diamond District developer asks court to toss Flying Squirrels owner’s defamation suit](https://virginiabusiness.com/diamond-district-developer-asks-court-to-toss-flying-squirrels-owners-defamation-suit/) _2026-08-21 · Katherine Schulte · Virginia Business_ Thalhimer Realty Partners and Thalhimer Principal Jason Guillot asked the court to toss Richmond Flying Squirrels owner Lou DiBella’s defamation suit against them. The post Diamond District developer asks court to toss Flying Squirrels owner’s defamation suit appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [Freedom 250 Grand Prix: Ride along with FOX 5 for a lap preview from the driver’s seat](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/freedom-250-grand-prix-ride-along-fox-5-lap-preview-from-drivers-seat) _2026-08-21 · Steve.Chenevey@fox.com (Steve Chenevey) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ FOX 5 got a first‑look preview of a lap around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix course from the driver’s seat as Steve Chenevey jumped into a pace car and took a spin around the Washington, D.C. track. ## [Prince Harry Visits Arlington for Wreath-Laying Ceremony](https://northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/08/21/prince-harry-visits-arlington-for-wreath-laying-ceremony/) _2026-08-21 · Debbie Williams · Northern Virginia Magazine_ Harry's visit coincided with reports that he and his family are moving back to the United Kingdom. Read More ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UAOuxScBKj0O) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [S&P Burger Opening First Permanent Location in Fairfax](https://northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-drink/food-news/2026/08/21/sp-burgers-opening-first-permanent-location-in-fairfax/) _2026-08-21 · Emily Perez · Northern Virginia Magazine_ The halal smash burger food truck is expected to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant this fall. Read More ## [At 75, This Reston Grandmother Is Powerlifting Her Way into the Record Books](https://northernvirginiamag.com/wellness/fitness/2026/08/21/at-75-this-reston-grandmother-is-powerlifting-her-way-into-the-record-books/) _2026-08-21 · Dawn Klavon · Northern Virginia Magazine_ Becky Lane is now a two-time world-record holder. Read More ## [Lindsay Czarniak Hosts New TV Series, ‘Game Day Murders’](https://northernvirginiamag.com/culture/2026/08/21/lindsay-czarniak-hosts-new-tv-series-game-day-murders/) _2026-08-21 · Gayle Jo Carter · Northern Virginia Magazine_ The Centreville High School alum hopes the series will appeal to fans of both true-crime and sports. Read More ## [5 Great Happy Hours to Visit in Ashburn and Leesburg](https://northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-drink/2026/08/21/5-great-happy-hours-to-visit-in-ashburn-and-leesburg/) _2026-08-21 · Maggie Roth · Northern Virginia Magazine_ From oysters to wine and whiskey, you'll find something to suit your fancy at these NoVA spots. Read More ## [Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2026: ISAM GHANIM](https://virginiabusiness.com/nonprofits-philanthropy-2026-isam-ghanim/) _2026-08-21 · Virginia Business · Virginia Business_ PRESIDENT AND CEO | CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL | HENRICO COUNTY The post Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2026: ISAM GHANIM appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2026: ELIZABETH A. MCCLANAHAN](https://virginiabusiness.com/nonprofits-philanthropy-2026-elizabeth-a-mcclanahan/) _2026-08-21 · Virginia Business · Virginia Business_ CEO | VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION | PRESIDENT, VIRGINIA TECH CORPORATE RESEARCH CENTER | BLACKSBURG The post Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2026: ELIZABETH A. MCCLANAHAN appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [Banking | Finance 2026: GWEN FAW](https://virginiabusiness.com/banking-finance-2026-gwen-faw/) _2026-08-21 · Virginia Business · Virginia Business_ BRANCH BANKING REGION EXECUTIVE FOR GREATER VIRGINIA | WELLS FARGO | ROANOKE The post Banking | Finance 2026: GWEN FAW appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [President Trump to ride around Grand Prix track before Sunday’s race in DC, WH confirms](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/president-trump-ride-around-grand-prix-track-before-sundays-race-dc-wh-confirms) _2026-08-20 · Chad.Ricardo@fox.com (Chad Ricardo) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ President Trump will ride around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix track in his motorcade before the race begins on Sunday, a White House official confirmed. ## [Family of Go-Go icon withdraws support for ‘Chuck Brown Day’ ahead of 12th annual event](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/family-go-go-icon-withdraws-support-chuck-brown-day-ahead-12th-annual-event) _2026-08-20 · Homa.Bash@fox.com (Homa Bash) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ The family of the “Godfather of Go-Go," Chuck Brown, has pulled their support for this weekend’s “Chuck Brown Day," one of D.C.’s biggest celebrations of Go-Go music. ## [76-year-old woman identified as victim in deadly Annapolis home explosion](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/76-year-old-woman-identified-victim-deadly-annapolis-home-explosion) _2026-08-20 · Tisha.Lewis@fox.com (Tisha Lewis) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Investigators have identified a 76-year-old woman as the victim in a deadly home explosion in Annapolis Wednesday that also left a man injured. ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WPdZv2cCEYJC) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Colonial Heights approves $1 sale of land for hotel, athletic fields](https://virginiabusiness.com/colonial-heights-approves-1-sale-of-land-for-hotel-athletic-fields/) _2026-08-20 · Katherine Schulte · Virginia Business_ Colonial Heights City Council signed off on a deal to sell almost 38 acres of land to a Henrico County-based developer. The post Colonial Heights approves $1 sale of land for hotel, athletic fields appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [Treasury’s Bessent says upsized bond buybacks could increase further](https://virginiabusiness.com/treasurys-bessent-says-upsized-bond-buybacks-could-increase-further/) _2026-08-20 · Katherine Schulte · Virginia Business_ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said he may increase again the volume of Treasury bonds the government will repurchase. The post Treasury’s Bessent says upsized bond buybacks could increase further appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [US debt crosses $40T threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden](https://virginiabusiness.com/us-debt-crosses-40t-threshold-after-doubling-under-trump-and-biden/) _2026-08-20 · Katherine Schulte · Virginia Business_ Total U.S. debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday. The post US debt crosses $40T threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [Wall Street sinks as bond yields rise, Walmart results disappoint](https://virginiabusiness.com/wall-street-sinks-as-bond-yields-rise-walmart-results-disappoint/) _2026-08-20 · Katherine Schulte · Virginia Business_ The three main U.S. equity indexes closed lower on Thursday among rising Treasury yields, disappointing results from Walmart and rallying oil prices. The post Wall Street sinks as bond yields rise, Walmart results disappoint appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [12-year-old claims deadly shooting of friend in Northeast DC was an accident](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/12-year-old-claims-deadly-shooting-friend-northeast-dc-was-accident) _2026-08-20 · Bob.Barnard@fox.com (Bob Barnard) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ A 12-year-old boy appeared in D.C. court to face charges in the deadly shooting of his 13-year-old friend. ## [Finmarc buys Tysons’ Highline at Greensboro for $77.5M](https://virginiabusiness.com/finmarc-buys-tysons-office-portfolio-77-5m/) _2026-08-20 · Beth JoJack · Virginia Business_ Finmarc Management bought two Tysons office towers for $77.5 million, adding 460,000 square feet of Class A commercial space The post Finmarc buys Tysons’ Highline at Greensboro for $77.5M appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [SCC chair won’t recuse herself from NextEra-Dominion case](https://virginiabusiness.com/scc-chair-bagot-not-recusing-nextera-dominion-case/) _2026-08-20 · Katherine Schulte · Virginia Business_ SCC Chair Kelsey A. Bagot is not recusing herself from SCC proceedings in the proposed Dominion Energy-NextEra Energy merger. The post SCC chair won’t recuse herself from NextEra-Dominion case appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [Fire traps workers on roof of Mi Rancho Restaurant in Silver Spring](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/fire-traps-workers-roof-mi-rancho-restaurant-silver-spring) _2026-08-20 · Sam.Kosmas@fox.com (Sam Kosmas) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Three workers were trapped on the roof of Mi Rancho Restaurant in Silver Spring Wednesday night after a fire broke out while they were removing a pole that had fallen earlier in the day. ## [Burglary, attempted sexual assault under investigation in DC’s Kalorama neighborhood](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/burglary-attempted-sexual-assault-under-investigation-dcs-kalorama-neighborhood) _2026-08-20 · Sam.Kosmas@fox.com (Sam Kosmas) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ D.C. police are investigating a burglary and attempted sexual assault reported early August 19 in the 2400 block of Kalorama Road. ## [Man Charged in Great Falls Homicide Confesses to Crime](https://northernvirginiamag.com/news/2026/08/20/man-charged-in-great-falls-homicide-confesses-to-crime/) _2026-08-20 · Debbie Williams · Northern Virginia Magazine_ Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos has been charged with second-degree murder. Read More ## [Don’t Miss the Top Gun Construction Rodeo at Great Country Farms](https://northernvirginiamag.com/family/2026/08/20/dont-miss-the-top-gun-construction-rodeo-at-great-country-farms/) _2026-08-20 · Emily Perez · Northern Virginia Magazine_ The two-day event includes heavy-equipment competitions, family activities, and local fundraising opportunities. Read More ## [Pasta di Guy Italian Restaurant Plans to Open First Virginia Location in Ashburn](https://northernvirginiamag.com/food-and-drink/food-news/2026/08/20/pasta-di-guy-italian-restaurant-plans-to-open-first-virginia-location-in-ashburn/) _2026-08-20 · Maggie Roth · Northern Virginia Magazine_ The restaurant serves scratch-made pastas and sauces, plus flatbreads and salads. Read More ## [Try Your Hand at Human Foosball at Henway Hard Cider](https://northernvirginiamag.com/things-to-do/2026/08/20/try-your-hand-at-human-foosball-at-henway-hard-cider/) _2026-08-20 · Michele Kettner · Northern Virginia Magazine_ The classic game comes to life at this Bluemont cider mill. Read More ## [1 hurt after 2 tractor-trailers involved in crash on I-495 in Prince George’s](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/3-tractor-trailers-one-hauling-10000-pounds-garbage-crash-i-495-prince-georges) _2026-08-20 · Annie.Mae@fox.com (Annie Mae) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ One person was injured after two tractor‑trailers, one hauling thousands of pounds of garbage, were involved in a crash early Thursday on I‑495 in Prince George’s County. ## [Fairfax County making safety enhancements for the upcoming school year](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/fairfax-county-making-safety-enhancements-upcoming-school-year) _2026-08-20 · Stephanie.Ramirez@fox.com (Stephanie Ramirez) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Fairfax County Public Schools begins its new school year on Monday, and the system is rolling out several added safety measures. ## [Judge rules Catherine Hoggle can enter insanity plea in trial for death of her 2 children](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/hearing-determine-catherine-hoggle-insanity-defense) _2026-08-20 · Melanie.Alnwick@fox.com (Melanie Alnwick) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ A judge ruled that Catherine Hoggle will be allowed to enter an insanity plea for her trial for the death of her two children. ## [Why Manufacturers Are Paying Closer Attention to Building Envelopes](https://virginiabusiness.com/why-manufacturers-are-paying-closer-attention-to-building-envelopes/) _2026-08-20 · Chris Schultzm · Virginia Business_ Site selection teams have to be meticulous. They model tax incentive schedules years into the future, track labor availability across competing markets, and negotiate access to highway interchanges and rail spurs. The post Why Manufacturers Are Paying Closer Attention to Building Envelopes appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [Half of Fairfax County homicide suspects in 2026 are in the U.S. illegally](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/half-fairfax-county-homicide-suspects-2026-u-s-illegally) _2026-08-20 · JT.Key@fox.com (JT Key) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Half of the suspects in Fairfax County's eight 2026 homicide cases are in the U.S. illegally, records show. ## [Wall Street rises as yields ease, Moderna lifts healthcare stocks](https://virginiabusiness.com/wall-street-rises-as-yields-ease-moderna-lifts-healthcare-stocks/) _2026-08-19 · Katherine Schulte · Virginia Business_ The main U.S. stock market indexes closed modestly higher on Wednesday, as easing government bond yields boosted risk appetite. The post Wall Street rises as yields ease, Moderna lifts healthcare stocks appeared first on Virginia Business . ## [Trump picks White House ally Overton to lead embattled FDA](https://virginiabusiness.com/trump-picks-white-house-ally-overton-to-lead-embattled-fda/) _2026-08-19 · Katherine Schulte · Virginia Business_ President Donald Trump named White House policy aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. The post Trump picks White House ally Overton to lead embattled FDA appeared first on Virginia Business .