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FCPS launches school bus camera program

Drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses in Fairfax County will soon face fines as part of a new effort to protect students as they exit or board the bus.

Uneven boom height key flaw that needs resolving in modern sprayer design

They're seven figure investments in many cases and feature a mind-boggling array of precision agriculture features, but one visiting spray expert cautions farmers there is still a major flaw in the designs of self-propelled boom sprayers.

Arlington prosecutor pushes for more staff despite budget crunch

Arlington's commonwealth's attorney is pushing for an increase in funding for her office as the county continues to wrestle with a relatively tight budget. At a budget work session last week, Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti argued on behalf of three additional staff positions not included in the current budget draft.

Georgia Toffolo cuts a chic figure in a bridal white boucle mini dress for the first day of Cheltenham Festival after returning from her honeymoon with husband James Watt

The Made In Chelsea star, 30, who recently tied the knot with Brewdog entrepreneur James Watt, 42, opted for a fun white boucle mini dress as she arrived at the racetrack for the first day of the event.

Hefty tickets for drivers who blow by stopped Fairfax Co. school bus

Drivers can expect a hefty fine if they pass a school bus picking-up or dropping-off students in Fairfax County, Virginia. Dozens of buses there will soon have stop-arm cameras.

New visa scheme eases global recruitment for Hong Kong’s tech industry

Hong Kong has introduced the 2025 edition of the Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS) to facilitate the entry of

Arlington deer-culling efforts come with $151K price tag in budget proposal

The Arlington government's budget woes likely won't be severe enough to impact new deer-culling efforts. The $151,000 proposed in County Manager Mark Schwartz's draft fiscal 2026 budget "will fund these efforts,

Helios Fairfax Partners Announces Update to CFO Transition

Jennifer Lisbey has decided that, for personal reasons, she will not be transitioning to CFO of Helios Fairfax and Helios Investment Partners as planned. Belinda Blades will continue to serve as HFP's CFO until the end of May. The company has initiated a comprehensive search for a permanent CFO.

Fairfax Financial names new CFO

Fairfax Financial Holdings has announced leadership changes, effective March 10. Amy Sherk has been appointed chief financial officer of Fairfax, while Jennifer Allen, who has served as CFO since 2019,

Eight countries where buying property leads to citizenship and cost

Benefits include lower cost of living, healthcare, and favourable tax conditions. Purchasing property can lead to residency or

Revamped Invasive Species Bills Head to Governor for Second Time

Del. Holly Seibold, D-Fairfax, introduced House Bill 1941 and Sen. Saddam Salim, D-Fairfax, introduced Senate Bill 1166. The bills, which passed with bipartisan support, require stores to post signage to educate shoppers on invasive species and encourage native plants as an alternative.

Bofors case: Journalist urges CBI to reveal findings from 'box of evidence'

Journalist and author Chitra Subramaniam has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to make public its discoveries from the "box of evidence" received from Switzerland on Bofors payoffs which,

IWD 2025: Celebrating 8 Nigerian women placing Nigeria on the global sports map

Here, we celebrate eight Nigerian women who are placing Nigeria on the global sports map and inspiring future female

James Harrison, blood donor, 1936-2025

James Harrison, who is credited with having saved the lives of more than 2mn babies, was neither a celebrated doctor nor a cutting-edge scientist. The modest Australian former railway worker, who has died aged 88, changed the fortunes of so many families through pure serendipity: the extraordinary qualities of his own blood.