Cows Race In Herndon + Fatal Beltway Collision + Fake Gucci: Top Fairfax News

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Here are five local stories you don't want to miss today in Fairfax County:

Fairfax County Supervisors Pass Collective Bargaining Ordinance: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance Tuesday granting county workers collective bargaining powers. The ordinance passed the board in a 9-1 vote, with the only Republican on the board, Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity, opposing the measure. MORE

More Fairfax County Early Voting Sites Open For November Election: An additional 13 in-person early voting sites opened in Fairfax County on Thursday and will remain open through Oct. 30. MORE

Fake Designer Goods Valued At $1M Seized At Dulles Airport: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport seized more than $1 million in counterfeit designer goods recently, according to a release. MORE

Volkswagen Collides With Dump Truck In Fatal Beltway Crash: Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Thursday morning on the Capital Beltway in Fairfax: MORE

Candidate Profile: Irene Shin For VA House Of Delegates: Irene Shin is the executive director of a non-profit focused on civic engagement in Virginia. She is also the Democratic Party candidate running for the open seat in the 86th District of the Virginia House of Delegates. MORE

Don't forget! Saturday, October 23 is National Drug Take Back Day! Safely dispose of your unused or expired medications. Visit https://t.co/DvVXivTEBG for drop off locations. #FCPD pic.twitter.com/pzmDXjSG0G
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) October 21, 2021

Visit your local Patch for more news, events and announcements happening in your community.

• Cocktails by Candlelight - George Mason's Gunston Hall, Lorton (Oct. 22)
• 3rd Annual Stop, Drop & Shred: FREE Community Paper Shredding Event, Vienna (Oct. 23)
• Holiday Craft Bazaar at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Centreville (Oct. 23)
• Workhouse Haunt: The Collection - A Terrifying Walkthrough Experience, Lorton (Oct. 23)
• Fall Fest featuring Spookely the Square Pumpkin @ Reston Farms Garden Market (Oct. 24)
• Learn the Basics of 3D Printing at Fairfax County Public Libraries, Tysons (Oct. 25)

And they're off! The NASCOW FundRacer is Friday at Frying Pan Farm Park. The race will be livestreamed from Frying Pan on Facebook. Get more details about THE race of the season at https://t.co/NWFaDptCnR pic.twitter.com/ozFTPJzdUL
— Fairfax County Parks (@fairfaxparks) October 21, 2021