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22 hrs ago | The Observer

Fairfax County Police Report - Reston District

Tips reported to Fairfax County Crime Solvers led to the arrests of two men for several unsolved crimes.

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Related Topix: Reston, VA, Centreville, VA

Thu Jul 02, 2009

The Washington Post

Republicans Aim to Launch a Comeback in Fairfax County

Sasha Gong, who is running for the 46th House District, above left, talks with former first lady Susan Allen.

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PLANetizen

Can A County Become A City?

Fairfax County, Virginia is contemplating making the switch. Officials say the goal is to have control over local funding decisions, particularly in regards to road maintenance.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

WFLS

Fairfax County leaders suggest becoming a city Would require a...

Some Fairfax County leaders think it's time for the Washington suburb to become a city.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

Fairfax Times

PlayStation pirates all plead guilty

The final member of a conspiracy that held employees of a Fairfax County gaming company at gunpoint while stealing thousands of dollars of iPods, Xbox 360s, PlayStation 3s and other gaming equipment was convicted by a jury in Alexandria federal court June 24th.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Microsoft Xbox, Prince William County, VA

Sun Jun 28, 2009

Fairfax Times

Fairfax Connector absorbs Metrobus routes

Fairfax County will absorb the Metrobus 2W, 12 and 20 lines into the Fairfax Connector bus system starting Monday.

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Related Topix: Fairfax, VA, Vienna, VA, Chantilly, VA, Oakton, VA

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Fairfax County

Ticket Booth Fire

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a structure fire at approximately 5:40 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Chantilly High School, located at 4201 Stringfellow Road.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

The Observer

Fairfax County Police Report - Reston District

The Fairfax County Police Department reminded drivers this week that a new law goes into effect July 1 prohibiting drivers from sending or reading text messages while driving.

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Related Topix: Reston, VA, Video Games

NewsChannel 8

Two Potomac Swimmers Still Missing

Department spokesman Capt. Oscar Garcia says authorities responded to a 4:40 p.m. call from a hiker who said she saw people in the river near Purple Horse Beach yelling for help.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

NewsChannel 8

Amundsen Not Seeking Re-election

RICHMOND, Va. - Democrat Kristen Amundsen is retiring from the House of Delegates.

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Related Topix: Richmond, VA

WUSA9.com Washington, DC

Fairfax County Police On Scene Of Barricade Situation

Police in Fairfax County are on the scene of a barricade situation in Burke this Tuesday morning.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

VA County Considering Limit on McMansions

Fairfax County supervisors are trying to close a loophole that allows for the construction of unusually tall homes referred to as McMansions.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Anchorage Daily News

Underground transformer explodes in DC suburb

An underground transformer has exploded and about 250 mostly elderly residents are evacuating their apartments in suburban Washington, D.C. Lt.

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Related Topix: Seven Corners, VA

Sun Jun 21, 2009

WTOP-FM Washington

Va. close to finalizing HOT deal on I-95/395

By next spring the construction of High Occupancy Toll lanes could spread from the Dulles Toll Road Interchange to Dumfries along the Capital Beltway/Interstate 95 corridor.

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Related Topix: Alexandria, VA

Fri Jun 19, 2009

WJLA

Woman Attacked in Fairfax County

BAILEY'S CROSSROADS, Va. - A woman told police she was attacked by a man late Monday night while walking in the 6000 block of Leesburg Pike, near Bailey's Crossroads.

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Related Topix: Bailey's Crossroads, VA

The Observer

Fairfax County Report - Reston District

A man and a woman returned to their home in the 2600 block of Logan Wood Drive at about 12:30 p.m. to find a man attempting to break in.

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Related Topix: Reston, VA, Video Games

Thu Jun 18, 2009

Construction Equipment Guide

Pic: Work Begins on Final Two Miles of Fairfax County Parkway

Nearly 30 years after planning began, construction on the Fairfax County Parkway is nearing completion.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Fort Belvoir, Fort Belvoir, VA

Fairfax County

Lightning Causes Annandale House Fire

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house fire at approximately 7:50 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in the Annandale area.

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Related Topix: Annandale, VA, Hurricane, Natural Disasters

Tue Jun 16, 2009

Washington Times

Citizen Journalism: Fairfax deputy police chief broke glass ceiling

Deputy Police Chief Suzanne Devlin is no stranger to battles. During her 33 years with the Fairfax County Police Department, she has traveled difficult paths toward success.

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Related Topix: Journalism

Mon Jun 15, 2009

WTVR Richmond

Teen Arrested in Md. for Northern Virginia Slaying

Authorities have arrested a teenager in Maryland for a slaying in northern Virginia.

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