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Cameron Glen precinct voters, please note! 📣

Vote today at your assigned polling place🗳️:
📍 North County Human Services Building, 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston

The North County Governmental Center is NOT an Election Day polling place.

Polls close at 7 p.m.

#midterms #midterms2026 #fairfaxcounty
November 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Ready to ride, Reston! 🚲

Proposed #bikelanes would run along Glade Drive, from Reston Parkway to Soapstone, and on Bowman Towne Drive.

Learn more and share your thoughts at a virtual meeting tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m.

More details: buff.ly/cRth6Vp

#fairfaxcounty #biking
November 4, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Congrats to the Winning Restaurants, Caterers, Bakeries of Carpenter's Cook-Off 2026!

#alexandriava #arlingtonva #fairfaxva #fairfaxcounty #fairfaxcountyva #dmvfoodies #dmvfood #dmvevents #dmveats
November 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Judge confirms Senate Dems power grab
https://redvirginianews.com/news/judge-confirms-senate-dems-power-grab
#BaconsRebellion #Elections #FairfaxCounty #GlennYoungkin #JasonMiyares #VirginiaBeach #Fairfax
Judge confirms Senate Dems power grab
redvirginianews.com
November 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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Voting by mail? Return your #mailinballot today📬

🗳️ Drop it off at any #FairfaxCounty polling place by 7 p.m.
🗳️ Use the secure drop box inside the North County Governmental Center by 7 p.m.
🗳️ Mail it in—it must be postmarked today and received by Friday.

#vote #midterms #midterms2026 #virginia
November 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Protecting Your Vote: Election Security and Vote Counting
https://allvirginia.news/news/protecting-your-vote-election-security-and-vote-counting
#ElectionDay #Fairfax #FairfaxCounty #Governor #Virginia #PressRelease #Transparency #Government #AbsenteeBallots #EarlyVoting #VirginiaLaw #Protecting
Protecting Your Vote: Election Security and Vote Counting
allvirginia.news
November 4, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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🗳️ Reston, Put Your Mail-In Ballot Here!

Great news! There's a new, permanent ballot drop box at the North County Governmental Center! 🎉 Use it 24/7 until 7 p.m. on Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 3.

I supported the funding to get this box that's only 1 of 3 permanent boxes in #FairfaxCounty so far! 🙌
November 2, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Family Life Education Curriculum Canceled in Fairfax
https://redvirginianews.com/news/flecac-reform-the-anti-public-truth-is-revealed
#Education #FairfaxCounty #FairfaxSchoolsMonitor #ICE #SchoolBoard #Volunteer
Family Life Education Curriculum Canceled in Fairfax
redvirginianews.com
November 2, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Stephanie Minter's mother tells House panel 'a system failed my daughter'
https://allvirginia.news/news/stephanie-minters-mother-tells-house-panel-a-system-failed-my-daughter-2
#FairfaxCounty #FairfaxCountyPolice #SteveDescano #StephanieMinter #CherylMinter #AbdulJalloh #Recall
Stephanie Minter's mother tells House panel 'a system failed my daughter'
allvirginia.news
November 4, 2026 at 3:58 AM
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What victims and prosecutors told the Parole Board before August's grants
https://allvirginia.news/news/what-victims-and-prosecutors-told-the-parole-board-before-augusts-grants
#Arlington #Crime #Data #Fairfax #FairfaxCounty #Families #GlennYoungkin #Grants #Killed #Michael #Murder #Norfolk #Parents
What victims and prosecutors told the Parole Board before August's grants
allvirginia.news
November 3, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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Virginia Attorney Jibran Muhammad Donates to ActBlue Virginia Amid Ongoing Support for Democratic Candidates
https://redvirginianews.com/news/virginia-attorney-donates-to-actblue-virginia-amid-ongoing-support-for-democrati
#AnthonyAmos #BillyBates #CatherineRead #Donations #FairfaxCounty
Virginia Attorney Jibran Muhammad Donates to ActBlue Virginia Amid Ongoing Support for Democratic Candidates
redvirginianews.com
November 3, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Virginia Tech Executive Sumeet Shrivastava Continues Large Donations to Democratic Causes
https://redvirginianews.com/news/virginia-tech-executive-continues-large-donations-to-democratic-causes
#AbigailSpanberger #KannanSrinivasan #RussetPerry #Virginia #FairfaxCounty
Virginia Tech Executive Sumeet Shrivastava Continues Large Donations to Democratic Causes
redvirginianews.com
November 2, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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Report contrasts Descano campaign pledge with his testimony to Congress
https://allvirginia.news/news/report-contrasts-descano-campaign-pledge-with-his-testimony-to-congress
#FairfaxCounty #SteveDescano #HouseJudiciaryCommittee #CampaignWebsite #CongressionalTestimony #ImmigrationPolicy
Report contrasts Descano campaign pledge with his testimony to Congress
allvirginia.news
October 30, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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Where Fairfax supervisors stand on the Trust Policy the House report criticizes
https://allvirginia.news/news/where-fairfax-supervisors-stand-on-the-trust-policy-the-house-report-criticizes
#AndresJimenez #BoardOfSupervisors #DaliaPalchik #DanielStorck #FairfaxBoardOfSupervisors #FairfaxCounty
Where Fairfax supervisors stand on the Trust Policy the House report criticizes
allvirginia.news
November 2, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Man who helped kill Fairfax County resident at 15 granted parole under new juvenile law
https://allvirginia.news/news/man-who-helped-kill-fairfax-county-resident-at-15-granted-parole-under-new-juven
#AbigailSpanberger #Arrest #Crime #Crimes #Data #Fairfax #FairfaxCounty #Independent #Juvenile
Man who helped kill Fairfax County resident at 15 granted parole under new juvenile law
allvirginia.news
November 4, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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It's the last day to #voteearly. Don't boo, #vote, this Halloween.

16 early voting sites are open today, including:
📍 North County Governmental Center, 1801 Cameron Glen Dr, Reston
🕘 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

#MidtermElection #Midterms #Vote2026 #Vigrinia #FairfaxCounty
October 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Fairfax sheriff's office has defended its ICE detainer policy as report tallies 1,670…
https://allvirginia.news/news/fairfax-sheriffs-office-has-defended-its-ice-detainer-policy-as-report-tallies-1
#FairfaxCounty #StaceyKincaid #HouseJudiciaryCommittee #ICEDetainers #FairfaxCountySheriffsOffice
Fairfax sheriff's office has defended its ICE detainer policy as report tallies 1,670 declined
allvirginia.news
October 31, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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Voting by mail in the #midterms? There’s a new way to return your ballot.

Use the permanent drop-off box in the North County Governmental Center in Reston. It’s available 24/7 through 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.

It’s 1 of only 3 permanent boxes in #FairfaxCounty.

#MidTermElection #Vote2026
October 31, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Fairfax County unveils bold plans for the Fair Lakes area, proposing a transformative shift from aging offices to vibrant residential spaces and green parks!

Learn more here

#FairfaxCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #ParksFramework #LandUsePlanning #CommunityDevelopment
Fairfax County rolls out Phase 2 of Fair Lakes plan, showing office-to-residential options and parks targets
County planners presented draft Phase 2 recommendations for Fair Lakes, outlining land-bay redevelopment scenarios, infrastructure implications, and an ambitious parks framework while noting key transportation and school impacts ahead of winter staff report and hearings.
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November 2, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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Fairfax County man convicted in 1998 stabbing death granted parole over family's opposition
https://allvirginia.news/news/fairfax-county-man-convicted-in-1998-stabbing-death-granted-parole-over-familys
#AbigailSpanberger #Arrest #Crime #Crimes #Data #Fairfax #FairfaxCounty #Felony #Grants
Fairfax County man convicted in 1998 stabbing death granted parole over family's opposition
allvirginia.news
October 30, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Fairfax County is on a mission to revitalize its economy by forging powerful partnerships with institutions like George Mason University to boost workforce development and innovation!

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#FairfaxCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #FairfaxCountyWorkforce
Fairfax County's Plan Forward update emphasizes workforce development and partnerships with universities
County staff said the economic development objective will link land use to workforce development, encourage partnerships with institutions such as George Mason University, and support land uses for research and innovation.
citizenportal.ai
October 31, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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House committee subpoenaed Descano over cases where immigration consequences were weighed
https://allvirginia.news/news/house-committee-subpoenaed-descano-over-cases-where-immigration-consequences-wer
#FairfaxCounty #SteveDescano #JimJordan #HouseJudiciaryCommittee #ImmigrationPolicy #Subpoena
House committee subpoenaed Descano over cases where immigration consequences were weighed
allvirginia.news
October 29, 2026 at 5:21 AM
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House report blames shutdowns for unpaid DHS staff as it targets Fairfax policies
https://allvirginia.news/news/house-report-blames-shutdowns-for-unpaid-dhs-staff-as-it-targets-fairfax-policie
#FairfaxCounty #NorthernVirginia #ImmigrationEnforcement #HouseJudiciaryCommittee #GovernmentShutdown
House report blames shutdowns for unpaid DHS staff as it targets Fairfax policies
allvirginia.news
October 29, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Fairfax County is paving the way for a diverse workforce by promoting transit-oriented housing that connects homes to jobs, with the Edmond project as a shining example!

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#FairfaxCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #WorkforceHousing #TransitOriented #FairfaxCountyHousing
Plan Forward update urges transit-oriented housing and shows Reston example
Staff said the draft objectives encourage diverse workforce housing, transit-oriented development and employer participation in workforce housing; presenters pointed to Edmond in Reston as an example of dense housing adjacent to a Metro station.
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October 31, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Fairfax County is launching Phase 2 of its Plan Forward project, inviting your feedback for a brighter economic future!

Get the details!

#FairfaxCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityFeedback #LongRangePlanning #FairfaxCountyPlanning
Fairfax County opens Phase 2 of Plan Forward, begins eight-week public comment period
Fairfax County staff presented Phase 2 updates to the Plan Forward comprehensive plan, opened an eight-week public comment period and said the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors hearings on the economic development and revitalization element are expected in spring 2027.
citizenportal.ai
October 31, 2026 at 9:23 PM