The podcast summarizes news from Fairfax County, Virginia. It discusses the history of the Fairfax County Police Department in a new book, the county government's spending of over $275 million with small and minority-owned businesses, and recognitions received by the Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Thomas Jefferson Library. It also announces an upcoming Virginia Indian Festival at Riverbend Park on September 11th.

1. News to Use Podcast Aug. 11, 2010

2. Topics History of the Fairfax County Police Department. Small, women-owned and minority-owned businesses. Recognitions for the Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Thomas Jefferson Library. Virginia Indian Festival.

3. Police Department Book “History of the Fairfax County Police Department: 1921-1990” Chronicles Police Department and celebrates 70th anniversary. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police

4. Commitment to Business Fairfax County Government spending with small, women-owned and minority-owned businesses totaled more than $275 million during Fiscal Year 2010 – almost half of the county’s expenditures. Fairfax County Supplier Diversity Program – 703-324-3104.

5. Recognitions The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority was recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for its efforts in supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing voucher program.

6. Recognitions The Thomas Jefferson Library, a branch of the Fairfax County Public Library, is one of 70 public libraries in 21 states selected by the American Library Association to receive a $5,000 grant as part of “The American Dream Starts @ your library” literacy project.

7. Virginia Indian Festival At RiverbendPark, 8700 Potomac Hills St. in Great Falls. Saturday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Features eight tribes native to Virginia. Admission is $5 for ages three and older. For info, call 703-759-3211, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend.

8. Additional Information www.fairfaxcounty.gov www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news www.fairfaxcounty.gov/opa/getfairfax 703-FAIRFAX (324-7329).