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Fairfax planning commissioners back looser accessory dwelling rules than proposed by staff

Fairfax County planners have backed zoning changes to allow greater leeway for accessory living units (ALUs). At its meeting last Wednesday (Nov. 3), the Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously. of the proposal to revise the regulations as part of a county effort to boost its housing stock. “An accessory living...

Fairfax County, VA · 2d

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Wyomingites’ D.C. Birthday Visit Highlight: Trump Veterans Day Speech At Arlington

ARLINGTON, Virginia — It wasn’t Lindsey Kennedy’s birthday, but attending Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery was part of a birthday wish come true for the nurse from Evanston, Wyoming. As a gift, her husband, Jason Kennedy, promised her a trip to Washington, D.C. — at...

Evanston, WY · 14h

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Fairfax County Public Library launches online portal for historical photos

The City of Fairfax Regional Library’s Virginia Room has long stewarded an extensive collection of historical photographs taken throughout the decades in the county, city, and region. Now, many of those snapshots are available online through Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL). Launched last week, the Fairfax County History Portal...

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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Family's Honor Flight surprise brings 89-year-old Navy veteran to tears

LANCASTER − A U.S. Navy veteran James Hanley has collected a lifetime of memories. But the surprise that awaited him during his September Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., brought him to tears. That's because his family in Virginia surprised him with a visit when he arrived in Washington. "It was wonderful," Hanley, 89, said. I'll never forget it. It was a tearjerker. My family met me. They came up from Virginia and met me at the Iwo Jima (monument). It was a surprise because I didn't know they were doing that. Oh my gosh. I teared up." Hanley and his fellow veterans got see a lot of the sites in Washington, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, the U.S. Naval memorial, the World War II memorial, the Korean War memorial, the Vietnam Wall and much more. Hanley served from 1955 to 1990. He joined upon his high school graduation in Youngstown. "I wanted to make something out of myself," Hanley said. "I didn't have any goal in my mind at the time and I thought the Navy would train me. And I knew it was draft time and I didn't want to be drafted. So I

Lancaster, OH · 2d

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Six-Week Holiday Market Pop-Up to Return to Fairfax Corner

Creative Collective’s annual holiday pop-up is returning to Fairfax Corner in a new location. The six-week holiday market will run from Friday, November 13, to Thursday, December 24. In this year’s smaller space, located next to Chico’s, shoppers will be able to discover goods from seven small businesses across the region.

Fairfax, VA · 23h

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Veterans Day 2026: Where Veterans Can Eat Free or Get Special Deals in Alexandria and Across the DMV

Alexandria, VA To honor Veterans Day 2026 on Wednesday, November 11, local favorites including Del Ray Public House, Pork Barrel BBQ, Founding Farmers, Silver Diner, and others are joining the celebration with restaurant chains nationwide – offering free meals, complimentary drinks, and special discounts for active-duty military and veterans. Unless otherwise noted, these offerings are valid only on Veterans Day, November 11th. National chains such as Applebee’s, Denny’s, IHOP, Red Robin and Wendy’s are also offering special Veterans Day deals. Most Veteran appreciation offers require proof of military service.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Columbia Heights prepares for stabilization and sobering center

To the relief of some nearby residents and concern of others, a new sobering center is set to open its doors in spring 2027 near the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza. The Park Road Stabilization and Sobering Center, the second such facility in D.C., will be open to anyone suffering from substance use disorders or other psychiatric challenges.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Warriors to Washington Brings Twin Tiers Veterans to Nation’s Capital

BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WENY) — A nonprofit that takes veterans to Washington, D.C., is working to make sure they know they are not forgotten, after bringing a group from the Twin Tiers to the nation’s capital for a weekend in September. Veterans and their loved ones boarded a...

Big Flats, NY · 13h

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Events DC says it owes $5 million, but DC auditor says it should be $50 million

WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. agency said it should return about $5 million to the city. But the D.C. Auditor said that amount should be more than $50 million. Now, newly reviewed documents show the auditor warned the agency that proposed changes to D.C. law could make it harder for the city to recover excess funds in the future.

Washington, DC · 15h

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Fairfax County kindergartners honor local veterans

More than 100 kindergarten students in Fairfax County honored local veterans in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday.

Fairfax County, VA · 22h

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DC Council takes up emergency bill on e-bike battery safety

WASHINGTON (7News) — As electric bikes and scooters become increasingly common across the District, D.C. lawmakers are considering emergency legislation addressing fire safety risks associated with micromobility devices. The Micromobility Fire Safety Standards Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 was introduced by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen and placed on...

Washington, DC · 1d

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Stars and Stripes Honor Flight expands eligibility to more Wisconsin veterans

MILWAUKEE— More Wisconsin veterans will soon have the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., through Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. The organization is expanding eligibility to include veterans who served during the Cold War and Desert Storm. Applications are now open, but those veterans are not expected to fly until next year.

Wisconsin · 2d

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Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, November 11, District Government will observe the Veterans Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. . WHAT’S OPEN ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. Access to Emergency Shelter. Low-barrier shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness operate year-round. The...

Washington, DC · 1d

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DC baseball coach taken by ICE sends audio message from detention in Louisiana

A D.C. area youth baseball coach is still in ICE detention in Louisiana, and he's finally been able to send a message out to his community.

Washington, DC · 2d

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Servicemen remark on Honor Flight Upstate’s first trip dedicated to Vietnam War veterans

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A flight that took 90 veterans from the Upstate to Washington, D.C. in September continues to bring back memories for those who made the trip. On Sept. 16, Honor Flight Upstate made South Carolina’s first-ever trip dedicated to Vietnam War veterans. “It was a...

Greenville, SC · 1d

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Alexandria and its schools will spend 180 days building a case for Richmond

City Council and School Board members agreed Monday to study what it actually costs to educate an Alexandria student, then take the numbers to the General Assembly.

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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Neighborhood Development Approved for Wolf Trap Nursery Site in Vienna

A Vienna-based home development company is officially set to build a neighborhood at the longtime Wolf Trap Nursery site, FFX Now reports. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved Sekas Homes’ proposal to build 13 single-family units on the 6.5-acre property. The board also approved the developer’s rezoning application, clearing the way for the project to proceed.

Vienna, VA · 2d

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For Virginia veterans, Honor Flight is more than a trip to D.C.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – An Honor Flight might look like a trip to Washington, D.C., on the surface. But for Martin Leamy, president and CEO of Central and Southwest Virginia Honor Flight, the trip is about much more than visiting memorials. “I see the trips as a...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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Veterans Day to close Fairfax County government, but not schools

Fairfax County government offices will close, but public schools will remain open tomorrow (Wednesday) for Veterans Day. Fairfax County Public Schools students will head to class tomorrow as usual after the school board voted this spring to no longer observe Veterans’ Day as a student holiday. Seeking to reduce disruptions to the standard five-day school week, the board also considered Indigenous Peoples’ Day for elimination, but that proposal didn’t pass.

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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