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News and stories from Virginia’s largest county, by a former Washington Post editor who lives here, too.

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Here are 17 ways to spend the weekend around NoVA, if you’re up to brave the cold — including a massive records sale, the NoVA Wine Expo, and MLK weekend service events: fairfaxmachine.substack.com/…
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@washingtonpost15 Jan 2025
Exclusive: Jeff Taylor went from a youth minister to the Red Cross to a college nonprofit. Now, his alleged victims are speaking out, and the FBI is investigating. wapo.st/3WjzMvu
Minister accused of sex abuse landed one high-profile job after another

Minister accused of sex abuse landed one high-profile job after another

Jeff Taylor went from the pulpit to the Red Cross to a college non-profit. Now, his alleged victims are speaking out, and the FBI is investigating.

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I start a new full-time job later this month. That will mean some changes here. fairfaxmachine.substack.com/…
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A little more snow is coming, so The Machine hopes everyone is following the time-honored Northern Virginia tradition of stockpiling food and toilet paper for a rapture-level event. Here’s the latest forecast and 12 weekend happenings around NoVA: fairfaxmachine.substack.com/…
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Most of DC area now under Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service. Stay with us at cwg.live (𝐜𝐰𝐠.𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞) before, during and after the storm. That's where you'll always find our latest forecast, including our snowfall map, and breaking updates.
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Snow is coming to NoVA this weekend. Before it does, stop by Herndon’s Beach Resort day to pretend it’s summer. Here’s the detailed forecast and 13 things to do — including the @BigFleaMarket, tribute shows and the Capitals’ Kids Day in Ballston. fairfaxmachine.substack.com/…
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This weekend in NoVA: Menorah lightings, comedy shows, a Harry Potter movie-theater marathon, and the last gasps of Christmas: fairfaxmachine.substack.com/…
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My latest: An inside look at one school’s cellphone ban, focused on how teens feel about this movement to limit their cellphone use. washingtonpost.com/education…
How a cellphone ban changed the way one high school scrolled

How a cellphone ban changed the way one high school scrolled

Many schools across the country are banning cellphones to improve teens’ mental health and reduce the harmful effects of social media.

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Are you seeing snow? We've got a nice band of light snow coming through the D.C. area. Maybe even a dusting on grass for those north of the Beltway. Follow our live updates: washingtonpost.com/weather/2…
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Happy Friday! Here’s the forecast for the weekend in NoVA and 17 ways to spend it, from caroling at Reston Town Center to an oddly timed lobster festival to the annual Stafford Christmas Parade. fairfaxmachine.substack.com/…
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Mike Graham, Tysons Corner Center’s 38-year Santa, has watched the mall and the world change from his Christmas set. The Machine visited to ask him 10-ish Questions. fairfaxmachine.substack.com/…
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Looking for something fun and wintry to do this weekend? Here are a dozen options around NoVA and D.C. — from Del Ray’s Candy Cane Bar Crawl to Swissmas in Springfield to the latest round of holiday markets. fairfaxmachine.substack.com/…
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NoVA has a packed slate of holiday events this weekend — from Christmas in Middleburg to holiday craft markets to boat parades in Reston and Alexandria. fairfaxmachine.substack.com/…
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New: A breakdown of how schools are projected to perform under Virginia's new school accountability system. A thread of some of the interesting things I found⬇️ washingtonpost.com/education…
Analysis of new Va. school ratings shows racial, economic disparities

Analysis of new Va. school ratings shows racial, economic disparities

Projections that estimate how Virginia schools might fare under the state’s new accountability model show disparities in school performance, a Post analysis finds.

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Happy (Black) Friday, all. Here’s the chilly forecast for this weekend and 15 ways to spend it — from tree lightings and parades in Reston and Mosaic District to brewery holiday markets to Alexandria’s Plaid Friday sales. fairfaxmachine.substack.com/…
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Teachers and staff of Fairfax County Public Schools voted this week to approve three-year contracts, after the first collective bargaining in decades. Here’s what to know about what it means for staff and for schools, and where funding factors in: fairfaxmachine.substack.com/…
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Happy Friday, all. There’s a chance of snow today — but it wouldn’t be the fun kind. Here are 14 ways to spend the weekend around the area, from Mosaic District’s holiday market to the Old Town Cookie Crawl (if you can get off the waitlist): fairfaxmachine.substack.com/…
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Meet the Beagle Brigade patrolling Dulles International Airport for plants and meat products that travelers are prohibited from bringing into the country. wapo.st/4fNasWx
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It’s long been a goal of mine to hike the entirety of the Appalachian Trail and I’ve finally achieved this herculean challenge! 2,194 miles through 14 states, breathtaking views, unforgettable moments, and a certificate from @AT_Conservancy made every step worth it.
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FCPS superintendent secures early, 4-year contract extension ffxnow.com/2024/11/15/fcps-s…
FCPS superintendent secures early, 4-year contract extension | FFXnow

FCPS superintendent secures early, 4-year contract extension | FFXnow

Dr. Michelle Reid is going to stick around as superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools. Though her existing contract was set to run through June 2026, the Fairfax County School Board voted...

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