How a Fairfax Co. woman secured a new national powerlifting record
Recovering from surgery and searching for a new athletic outlet, 75‑year‑old Becky Lane turned to powerlifting — and quickly shattered a national dead…
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Did grants given to Fairfax Co. businesses during COVID actually help?
Fairfax County’s pandemic grant programs helped hundreds of local businesses survive the steep economic downturn of 2020. This page contains a video which…
Adult with measles possibly exposed others in Fairfax County
Health officials say a Northern Virginian with the measles may have exposed others to the virus in Fairfax County last week. Eight Virginians…
How a Fairfax Co. dad turned a passion project into a bagel business
McLean Bagels in Fairfax County, Virginia is a father-daughter pastime turned into a bakery. Stuart Hoffman and his daughter, Niki, started making bread…
Fairfax Co. high schoolers launch club for students who want jobs in medical fields
The Medicine and Disease Club has 30 regular members who attend weekly meetings to hear from guest speakers and prepare for competitions. A…
Going out to eat? Expect to pay more for your meal in Fairfax County
Eating out is going to cost you a little more in Fairfax County as a new meals tax went into effect at the…
Fox rescued in Fairfax County after being stuck in fence
A fox was rescued after being stuck in a fence in Fairfax County, Virginia, after being alerted by a community member last week.…
This Wish kid from Fairfax County is officially cancer free
For December, WTOP is bringing you “Wish Wednesday,” where we spotlight what Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic does for families in D.C., Virginia and Maryland. If…
For getting kids excited about sustainability, Fairfax Co. teacher is up for national award
Laure Grove was eager to teach at Terra Centre Elementary in Burke, because the school was initially built to be environmentally efficient. This…
Proposed 107% tariff on Italian pasta has this Fairfax Co. shop worried
Will you able to afford your favorite pasta dish in the new year? A local Italian specialty store is worried about sticker shock.…