Redistricting Map Options + Forest Restoration: Top Fairfax News

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

1. Fairfax County Redistricting Hearing Planned, 64 Maps Proposed: A public hearing on proposed redistricting of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and School Board election districts will happen in November. There were 64 proposed maps submitted by the Redistricting Advisory Committee and public. MORE

2. Frying Pan Farm Park Gets $20K Grant For Forest Restoration: The Fairfax County Park Authority Board approved a $20,000 Mastenbrook Volunteer Matching Fund Grant request from the Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park to help fund a forest restoration project at the Herndon park. MORE

3. Family Raises Funds In Honor Of DC Man Killed In Fairfax Crash: The family of a 24-year-old Washington, D.C., man who died last week in a crash on the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County is holding an online fundraiser to help pay for his funeral expenses. MORE

4. Fairfax School Board Awards Contract In Superintendent Search: A search firm was awarded a contract Thursday in the search for a new superintendent at Fairfax County Public Schools. MORE

5. Job Fair For Veterans, Active-Duty Coming To Fairfax County: The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is partnering with other local organizations to host a job fair for veterans and active-duty military personnel on Nov. 4 at the United States Army Museum at Fort Belvoir. MORE

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