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Single-lane closures and intermittent stoppages affect northbound Fairfax County Parkway tonight. This disruption occurs between Burke Centre Parkway and Nomes Court due to the south widening project. Drivers should use caution in these active work zones as they proceed with improvements.
Virginia Department of Transportation (.gov) · Oct 9, 2026A Fairfax County police officer is facing two misdemeanor shoplifting charges after allegedly stealing merchandise from two Target stores. One of the incidents happened while the officer was on duty in uniform. The officer was placed on administrative leave following these charges.
WJLA · Oct 9, 2026Only 2 publishable local items were found for this period. No unrelated stories were added.
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Mama Chang in Fairfax earned a spot on Eater DC's fall 2026 list of the 38 best restaurants. The eatery is recognized for its home-style Chinese cooking, spicy specialties, and famous scallion bubble pancakes. It draws inspiration from family traditions and Sichuan/Hunan techniques.
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Tonight, northbound Fairfax County Parkway will experience single-lane closures and intermittent traffic stoppages between Burke Centre Parkway and Nomes Court. This is due to bridge work for the south widening project, which aims to improve safety and accessibility. Drivers are advised to use caution in these active work zones.
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A Fairfax County police officer is facing two misdemeanor shoplifting charges after allegedly stealing merchandise from two Target stores. The incidents occurred on different days, with one happening while the officer was on duty in uniform. Following the charges, the officer was placed on administrative leave.
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