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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 19, 2025
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 19, 2025 | FFXnow
Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Dec...
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December 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 19, 2025
After semester of scrutiny, Mason president urges new graduates to stay true to core values
After semester of scrutiny, Mason president urges new graduates to stay true to core values | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/7 Next Image The newest graduates of George Mason University came from 38 states and 87 countries, overcoming obstacles and charting their own paths en route to commencement day. "You...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
After semester of scrutiny, Mason president urges new graduates to stay true to core values
School Board seeks March special election for Braddock District seat
School Board seeks March special election for Braddock District seat | FFXnow
If the Fairfax County School Board has its way, a new Braddock District representative will be in place by the end of the current academic year. In accordance with Virginia law, the remaining board members...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
School Board seeks March special election for Braddock District seat
Meadows Frozen Custard opens in Reston ahead of winter holidays
Meadows Frozen Custard opens in Reston ahead of winter holidays | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/5 Next Image The Meadows Original Frozen Custard has at last completed its move from Ashburn to Reston. After some delays, the frozen desserts shop began serving customers in the South...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Meadows Frozen Custard opens in Reston ahead of winter holidays
JUST IN: Temporary Annandale immigration court judge fired after defying Trump deportation push
JUST IN: Temporary Annandale immigration court judge fired after defying Trump deportation push | FFXnow
By JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A U.S. Army Reserve lawyer detailed as a federal immigration judge has been fired barely a month into the job after granting asylum at a high rate out...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
JUST IN: Temporary Annandale immigration court judge fired after defying Trump deportation push
JUST IN: Temporary Annandale immigration court judge fired after defying Trump deportation push www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/19/j...
JUST IN: Temporary Annandale immigration court judge fired after defying Trump deportation push | FFXnow
By JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A U.S. Army Reserve lawyer detailed as a federal immigration judge has been fired barely a month into the job after granting asylum at a high rate out o...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
JUST IN: Temporary Annandale immigration court judge fired after defying Trump deportation push www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/19/j...
Mediterranean fusion restaurant setting up shop near Dunn Loring Metro www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/18/m...
Mediterranean fusion restaurant setting up shop near Dunn Loring Metro | FFXnow
A restaurant fusing cuisines from the Mediterranean and South Asia is planning to open soon in a vacant storefront near the Dunn Loring Metro station. Signage for Mandi Mediterranean has appeared in M...
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December 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Mediterranean fusion restaurant setting up shop near Dunn Loring Metro www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/18/m...
Morning Notes:
📉 D.C. region sees drop in consumer spending
🧠 Fairfax therapy startup plans expansion
☕️ S’mores hot chocolate creation goes viral
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📉 D.C. region sees drop in consumer spending
🧠 Fairfax therapy startup plans expansion
☕️ S’mores hot chocolate creation goes viral
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Morning Notes for December 18, 2025 | FFXnow
McLean Sisters Fear Deportation -- "Two sisters who were detained by border patrol agents while traveling back to the U.S. in early December fear they could be persecuted for their Christian faith if ...
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December 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Morning Notes:
📉 D.C. region sees drop in consumer spending
🧠 Fairfax therapy startup plans expansion
☕️ S’mores hot chocolate creation goes viral
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📉 D.C. region sees drop in consumer spending
🧠 Fairfax therapy startup plans expansion
☕️ S’mores hot chocolate creation goes viral
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FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 17, 2025
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 17, 2025 | FFXnow
Good Wednesday evening, Fairfax County. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today --...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:06 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 17, 2025
Vienna fire department tops fundraising goal to save 'Santa's sleigh'
Vienna fire department tops fundraising goal to save ‘Santa’s sleigh’ | FFXnow
All is bright for the Town of Vienna's volunteer fire department headed into the thick of the holiday season. A recent fundraising campaign organized to provide upkeep for Santa’s special sleigh --...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Vienna fire department tops fundraising goal to save 'Santa's sleigh'
UPDATE: Police say they have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting in Reston www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/17/b...
BREAKING: Man fatally shot in Reston, police search for suspect
BREAKING: Man fatally shot in Reston, police search for suspect | FFXnow
A man was fatally shot in south Reston this morning (Wednesday), prompting an extensive police search for a suspect. Fairfax County police officers were dispatched to the 12300 block of Fan Shell Court...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
UPDATE: Police say they have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting in Reston www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/17/b...
Fairfax County Park Authority rec centers may have to wait in line for upgrades
Fairfax County Park Authority rec centers may have to wait in line for upgrades | FFXnow
Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) officials want to renovate three aging recreation centers, but with money tight, at least one project will have to be put on hold. Park Authority Executive Director...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Fairfax County Park Authority rec centers may have to wait in line for upgrades
BREAKING: Man fatally shot in Reston, police search for suspect
BREAKING: Man fatally shot in Reston, police search for suspect | FFXnow
A man was fatally shot in south Reston this morning (Wednesday), prompting an extensive police search for a suspect. Fairfax County police officers were dispatched to the 12300 block of Fan Shell Court...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
BREAKING: Man fatally shot in Reston, police search for suspect
Lottery ticket sold in Annandale nets $1 million in winnings
Lottery ticket sold in Annandale nets $1 million in winnings | FFXnow
One recent customer of the Express Food Mart in Annandale is now a millionaire -- at least before taxes kick in. A lottery ticket sold by the convenience store at 4713 Backlick Road resulted in a $1 million...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Lottery ticket sold in Annandale nets $1 million in winnings
Trump administration pushes for action on American Legion Bridge rebuild
Trump administration pushes for action on American Legion Bridge rebuild | FFXnow
Like many local and state officials in Virginia, the Trump administration appears to be growing impatient with a perceived lack of progress by Maryland to replace the American Legion Memorial Bridge....
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December 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Trump administration pushes for action on American Legion Bridge rebuild
Braddock District's new supervisor pledges to put 'local' back in local government
Braddock District’s new supervisor pledges to put ‘local’ back in local government | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/3 Next Image After 97 days, the Braddock District once again has its own representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Rachna Sizemore Heizer was formally sworn in yesterday...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Braddock District's new supervisor pledges to put 'local' back in local government
How Herndon Parks and Rec plans to celebrate 50-year anniversary in 2026
How Herndon Parks and Rec plans to celebrate 50-year anniversary in 2026 | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/4 Next Image In 1976, Jimmy Carter won the presidential election over the Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, Queen Elizabeth traveled to Virginia for the nation’s bicentennial, and “Happy...
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December 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
How Herndon Parks and Rec plans to celebrate 50-year anniversary in 2026
🚖 Federal agency investigating fatal taxi crash
🗳️ ICYMI: Bulova wins democratic primary
🚗 D.C. region joins Uber lawsuit
🗽 Virginia honors civil rights activist with statue
🗳️ ICYMI: Bulova wins democratic primary
🚗 D.C. region joins Uber lawsuit
🗽 Virginia honors civil rights activist with statue
Morning Notes for December 17, 2025 | FFXnow
Federal Agency Investigating Fatal Taxi Crash -- "The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Tuesday that it would be launching an investigation into a fatal crash in Fairfax County that...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🚖 Federal agency investigating fatal taxi crash
🗳️ ICYMI: Bulova wins democratic primary
🚗 D.C. region joins Uber lawsuit
🗽 Virginia honors civil rights activist with statue
🗳️ ICYMI: Bulova wins democratic primary
🚗 D.C. region joins Uber lawsuit
🗽 Virginia honors civil rights activist with statue
JUST IN: Gretchen Bulova wins primary for husband's Va. House seat
JUST IN: Gretchen Bulova wins primary for husband’s Va. House seat | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/7 Next Image Virginia's 11th House District will likely be represented by another Bulova, starting next year. Democratic voters in the district nominated Gretchen M. Bulova in a quick...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:29 AM
JUST IN: Gretchen Bulova wins primary for husband's Va. House seat
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 16, 2025
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 16, 2025 | FFXnow
Good Tuesday evening, Fairfax County. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today --...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:09 AM
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Dec 16, 2025
FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after National Airport crash
FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after National Airport crash | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/2 Next Image By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday he won't forget the 67 people who died when an airliner collided with an...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after National Airport crash
Final Fairfax board meeting of 2025 ends late with comments on rogue towing, budget
Final Fairfax board meeting of 2025 ends late with comments on rogue towing, budget | FFXnow
They had signed up to make public comments at the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors' final meeting of 2025, and about five hours behind schedule, they finally got the opportunity. The public comment...
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December 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Final Fairfax board meeting of 2025 ends late with comments on rogue towing, budget
Planned Lake Barcroft independent living complex lands financing
Planned Lake Barcroft independent living complex lands financing | FFXnow
An affordable independent living complex planned in the Lake Barcroft area near Falls Church has secured key financing to move forward. At its meeting on Dec. 9, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Planned Lake Barcroft independent living complex lands financing
Prices for single-family houses dip in Fairfax for November, new data shows
Prices for single-family houses dip in Fairfax for November, new data shows | FFXnow
Prices of single-family homes declined year-over-year, but townhouses and condominiums saw increases across Fairfax County in November, according to new data. The average sales price of a single-family...
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December 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Prices for single-family houses dip in Fairfax for November, new data shows
Herndon site near future western high school deemed 'suitable' for data center
Herndon site near future western high school deemed ‘suitable’ for data center | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/2 Next Image Plans are solidifying for another data center facility in the Route 28 corridor just east of Dulles International Airport. A Fairfax County planner affirmed this month that...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Herndon site near future western high school deemed 'suitable' for data center