Fairfax County
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Fairfax County reports more bike crashes in 2011 than this time last year
Will there ever be peace between our drivers and cyclists? Crashes between cars and bicycles are up significantly this year as compared to 2010.
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Fairfax supervisors wary of Dulles Metro funding plan
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Members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors are wary of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's funding plan for the extension of Metrorail to Dulles International Airport.
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Capital Beltway reopens after downed power lines cleared
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Traffic is back to normal on the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County after downed power lines forced officials to close all lanes of the popular highway early Wednesday morning.
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Alleged victims of Michael Gardner's sex abuse testify
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Three young girls testified in a Falls Church courtroom Tuesday against the man accused of sexually assaulting them.
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At least 38 vehicles vandalized in Fairfax County
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Police are searching for people responsible for vandalizing at least 38 vehicles in the Rose Hill area of Fairfax County.
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Hybla Valley apartment fire displaces 36 people
CommentA two-alarm electrical fire at a Fairfax County apartment complex caused about $125,000 in damage and displaced 36 people on Sunday.
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Fairfax county shelter euthanizes all cats after virus spreads
CommentThe Fairfax County Animal Shelter says it has euthanized all cats at the facility after a deadly virus spread.
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Suspect sought in Fairfax armed bank robbery
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Police are looking for one of two suspects who robbed a bank at gunpoint in Fairfax.
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Officer fired for shooting unarmed man
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The police officer who shot and killed an unarmed man in Fairfax County has been fired.
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Red light cameras coming to Fairfax City
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If you're thinking of trying to beat the red light at a couple intersections in Fairfax City, think again. Starting Friday, cameras will be activated to catch violators.
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Fairfax County to test mass medical response
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Fairfax County will be testing its ability to provide a mass medical response to the public as it seeks to be prepared for any future pandemics or bioterrorism events.
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Garrett Acker, Fairfax man arrested in undercover drug bust
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A Fairfax man has been arrested for selling heroin to undercover detectives on four different occasions.
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Man fatally hit while crossing the street in Fairfax County
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A 60-year-old man was fatally struck while crossing the street in Fairfax County overnight.
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Clifton Elementary School closes after long battle
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It was an emotional day at the Fairfax County school for students and parents, who had fought up to the state supreme court to keep the school open.
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Clifton Elementary School closing: Final bell to sound
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It’s the last day of school in Fairfax County and the last ever at Clifton Elementary, but the fight over the school’s future could take a new twist.
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Season's first black bears spotted in Fairfax County
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Virginia’s hidden horde of bears is beginning to emerge from its wintertime slumber. And no, that’s not a reference to hometown hero Bob Mould.
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Fairfax County water rescue underway
CommentFairfax County Fire Rescue boats are removing motorists who have become stranded in high water.
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Woman found dead in Springfield died of natural causes
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A woman found dead in her Springfield home died of natural causes, Fairfax County police say.
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