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Fairfax, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Fairfax! Weā€™re your go-to source for whatā€™s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Fairfax homeowners see cash back from future budget surpluses?
  • Police investigate deadly Route 29 crash that killed young Fairfax rider
  • Fire on Bulova Lane in Fairfax displaces residents but causes no injuries

Also on today's calendar: From America With Song and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cooler with occasional rain, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Cool with periods of rain, temps: high: 61, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; cool, with a high of 61 and low of 57 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Fairfax supervisors to consider property tax rebates for years county is flush with cash (ffxnow.com) ā€” Fairfax County supervisors have asked staff to study how property tax rebates could work in years when the county runs a significant budget surplus, potentially putting money back in local homeownersā€™ pockets. Officials will weigh administrative costs, compare policies in other Virginia localities, and consider whether rebates or future tax-rate cuts best help Fairfax residents while still funding services like housing and transit.
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2. Fairfax Motorcyclist Killed In Route 29 Crash In Braddock Area, Police Say (patch.com) ā€” A 22-year-old Fairfax man was killed Tuesday when his motorcycle struck a semi-truck making a U-turn on Route 29 in the Braddock area, according to Fairfax County police. Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives are still investigating, and officers say speed is believed to have been a factor for the motorcyclist.
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3. Massive Flames Rip Through Fairfax Garage As Black Smoke Fills Sky (dailyvoice.com) ā€” Firefighters responded to a major garage fire Tuesday evening on Bulova Lane in the Fairfax area, where flames and thick black smoke poured from an attached garage into a single-family home. Crews mounted an aggressive attack, safely evacuated occupants, contained most damage to the garage, and called in the Red Cross to help displaced residents while investigators search for the cause.
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4. Spanberger vetoes bills on retail weed sales, class action lawsuits and more from Fairfax legislators (ffxnow.com) ā€” Fairfax County lawmakers saw several of their high-profile bills vetoed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, including measures on legal marijuana sales, class action lawsuits, courthouse security rules, election funding, and workplace protections. While the vetoes delay changes many local legislators sought, several sponsors representing Fairfax and nearby communities say theyā€™ll reintroduce the proposals in future sessions.
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5. Spanberger Signs 25-Bill Package (connectionnewspapers.com) ā€” New statewide laws shaped by Fairfax County legislators will soon affect your healthcare costs, utility bills, and gun regulations, with measures like a $35 insulin cap and new data center protections. Fairfax-area delegates also led a new assault weapons and magazine ban, restricted guns in hospitals, and created a resentencing process for past marijuana convictions, aiming to address criminal justice inequities.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our family had a fantastic birthday celebration tonight at The Olive Garden in Fair Lakes.
    Exceptional service, great food, clean decor, we even had a "Happy Birthday" song from the staff!! Manager stopped by to ensure great service. I'veā€¦ (Nextdoor Kings Park West)
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    Found on Eljames near Ollley at 11:30ish on Tuesday May 19. Call 703-517-8921. Thanks. (Nextdoor Rutherford)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)
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