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In 1966, a 71-year-old woman donated nearly 100 acres of her Virginia farm and money for an amphitheatre; the land became America's only national park dedicated to the performing arts

Before it became a stage beneath the stars, Wolf Trap was simply a Virginia farm. But in the 1960s, one woman had a very different dream for the land: a place where music, theater and the performing arts could be part of America’s national park system. Meet Catherine Filene Shouse,…

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Fairfax County Man Accused of Hoarding Gold Bars Now Revealed as Former CIA Officer

David J. Rush, a former CIA officer, is charged with theft after allegedly hoarding gold bars, cash, and luxury watches. Investigators claim he falsified credentials to secure government roles.

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How Did Justin Fairfax Die? Close Friend Claims Former Virginia Lt. Gov. was 'Deeply Depressed'

Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax is believed to have killed his estranged wife and himself at their Annandale home during an acrimonious divorce, according to Fairfax County police.

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Horrific murder-suicide: Virginia Ex-Lt Gov Justin Fairfax guns down wife, shoots self over complicated divorce

Fairfax County Police responded to a horrific murder suicide in Virginia early on Thursday morning after former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then killed himself. “This seems to be an ongoing domestic dispute surrounding a complicated or messy divorce,” Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis told…

The Times of India

Fatal I‑495 Road Rage Leaves Multiple Dead; Prompts Police Shooting - Investigation Underway

A violent road rage incident in Fairfax County, Virginia resulted in multiple deaths, including a woman and a dog. The suspect was shot dead by police

International Business Times UK

James Walkinshaw Flips Vacant Virginia Seat, Democrats Trim Republican House Majority

Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D) on Tuesday won a special election to succeed the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), disturbing Republicans' narrow hold on the U.S. House.

Benzinga

No Sanctions Against Joshua Wright in His Now-Terminated Defamation Lawsuit Against His Sexual Misconduct Accusers

From Tuesday's opinion by Manuel A. Capsalis (Va. Cir. Ct. Fairfax County) in Wright v. Landry (a case that has… The post No Sanctions Against Joshua Wright in His Now-Terminated Defamation Lawsuit Against His Sexual Misconduct Accusers appeared first on Reason.com.

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‘Serial killer who only killed once’ is heading to prison after decades on the run

After almost three decades on the run, Stephan Smerk has been sentenced for first-degree murder in crime ‘among the worst’ Fairfax County had ever seen, James Liddell writes

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Virginia Voters Share Insights On Election Decisions

Insights from Loudoun and Fairfax County voters on election decisions influenced by endorsements and policy preferences.

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Fairfax County Supervisor Demands Removal Of Sanctuary County Policies

Debate in Fairfax County, Virginia, over sanctuary county policies for illegal immigrants, focusing on public safety, law enforcement, and constitutional r...

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Justice Alito’s wife ‘spat’ at liberal neighbors’ car during dispute that saw police called, says report

A young, liberal couple living nearby to the Alitos’ residence in Fairfax County, Virginia, ultimately rang the police, claiming that they were being harassed by Martha-Ann Alito

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Police Chief Warns Against Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' In Fairfax County

Fairfax County police address dangers of 'street takeover' event in Springfield, Virginia, emphasizing public safety and proactive measures.

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Police Chief Warns Of Dangers After Street Takeover Incident

Fairfax County police release video of chaotic 'street takeover' event in Springfield, VA, leading to arrests and charges. Public safety emphasized.

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Illegal immigrant accused of child abuse released, punches ICE agent

This article highlights the release of an illegal immigrant accused of child sexual abuse by Fairfax County Jail, without notifying ICE. The suspect was la...

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Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino

As casinos start to pop up on Virginia’s southern border, some lawmakers are ready to explore whether wealthy northern Virginia should get in on the action

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Fourth Circuit Ruling in Anti-Asian Discrimination Case Sets a Dangerous Precedent

The decision sets a dangerous precedent licensing the use of facially neutral policies to discriminate against minorities in various contexts.

The Independent UK

Police chief fires officer, releases video of shooting death

A northern Virginia police officer has been fired after fatally shooting a shoplifting suspect last month following a foot chase at a busy shopping mall

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Family lawyer: police shooting caught on video was execution

The lawyer for the family of a Virginia man fatally shot by police after he allegedly stole a pair of sunglasses called the death “an execution.”

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Short on community health workers, a county trains teens as youth ambassadors

In Fairfax County, Va., the health department is training high school students to become health ambassadors in underserved communities and get a leg up on future careers in public health.

Evening Standard

Amber Heard files appeal against Johnny Depp defamation verdict

Johnny Depp, 59, sued his ex-wife for $50million in Fairfax County after Heard wrote a 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post about domestic violence

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Shoppers flee after gunman opens fire at mall in Fairfax County

Footage on social media shows terrified shoppers running out of Tysons Corner mall

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Key moments in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s six-week US defamation trial

PA takes a look back at some of the standout moments of the high-profile US trial, taking place in Fairfax County, Virginia.

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County, governor spar over protests at justices' homes

Fairfax County officials have rebuffed a request from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to establish a security perimeter around the neighborhoods of Supreme Court justices living in the county who have faced protests outside their homes

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Fairfax County School Board To Appeal Ruling Against Racial Balancing Efforts

The school board is fighting a federal judge’s ruling against a new admissions policy at Virginia's elite Thomas Jefferson High School.

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