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Celebrating the 2026 Exceptional Design Awards Recipients

• The 2026 James M. Scott Exceptional Design Awards recognize outstanding projects that demonstrate excellence in architecture, planning and environmental design.
• This year’s honorees include innovative workplaces, thoughtfully renovated residences and impactful community and mixed-use facilities.
• Together, the award-winning projects showcase how high-quality design can enhance wellness, sustainability and the public realm across Fairfax County and the region.

3 Things to Know Today

1. Adapted Golf Returns to Burke Lake

2. Oakton Congestion and Safety Study Public Meeting Set for Oct. 5 

3. Affordable Housing Residents Featured at HUD Conference

More Headlines

• Building a Bond with Baby to Last a Lifetime
• Get Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment with County-Sponsored Workshops
• artoberVA returns to Fairfax in October
• Explore Engineering and the Forces of Motion, Chemistry, Sound at Oakton Library Monday
• Try Out Vintage Typewriters Sunday at Kingstowne Regional Library

Social Media Post of the Week

It's cozy season! Share that warm feeling with others by knitting or crocheting a hat to donate to local nonprofit organizations.

You can pick up yarn from our county library branches while supplies last. Return your hat by Oct. 31.https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/adult/knitting-for-charity-learn-more