Fairfax County Counts, Registers the Chronically Homeless

Volunteers are visiting homeless at camp sites this week at the crack of dawn.

Landmark Mall Redevelopment Plans Could Come in Spring

New town center will likely be built in multiple phases; Alexandria City mayor says Sears has been holdup.

Fairfax County Budget Proposal Raises Taxes, Cuts Services

No employee pay increases in Fiscal Year 2014 spending plan, which would increase average household taxes by $262 and give Fairfax County Public Schools $62 million less than officials asked for.

VDOT Study Shows More than 13,000 Cars Travel on Wakefield Chapel Road Daily

A representative from VDOT revealed the results of a traffic study collected over the last five years Monday night during a meeting about parking issues in Wakefield Chapel neighborhoods.

Planning Commission Approves Application for Brightview Senior Living Facility in Holmes Run

The assisted living facility would be located on Gallows Road, if the application is approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.

Wakefield Chapel Residents, NOVA Faculty Talk Parking, Speeding Woes

Residents and the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College continued talks to create a solution to stop students from parking off the campus.

Fairfax County to Unveil FY2014 Budget Tuesday

The county faces a $169 million shortfall.

Divided Virginia Senate Approves Transportation Overhaul

Annandale legislators Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-Springfield) and Sen. Dave Marsden (D-Burke) supported the legislation.

Free Tax Preparation for Residents in Annandale Saturday

Families and individuals with a total income of $51,000 or less in 2012 are eligible to participate.

VA Gov. Bob McDonnell: Sequester Could Force Virginia Into Recession

Governor sends letter to president, congressional delegation.

Behind the Scenes with Fairfax County Animal Control

Patch drove around with Animal Control officer Enna Lugo, and learned about Bats, Rabid Raccoons, and Biscuit, the wild Shih Tzu.

Fairfax County BOS Meetings Now Easier to Catch Online

Fairfax County offers new online streaming tool to watch Board of Supervisors meetings live or on demand.

How Do I Get Tickets to the White House Easter Egg Roll 2013?

Lottery system for tickets begins Thursday and ends Monday, Feb. 25.

Kaine: Sequestration to Affect Education Funding in Virginia

Virginia’s junior senator calls sequestration ‘abdication of responsibility.’

Fairfax Chamber Gives Thumbs Up to Sen. Warner's Entrepreneurship Bill

Startup Act 3.0 combines elements of immigration reform to spur job growth.

Panel Rejects Consecutive Terms for Governor

House subcommittee rejects Senate amendment to allow Virginia governors to serve two consecutive terms.

Former Alexandria Doctor Pleads Guilty to Distributing Oxycodone

Larren Wade, who now lives in Florida, once operated a practice close to Annandale; he faces up to 20 years in prison.

Fairfax County Names New Fire Chief

Richard Bowers Jr. is currently fire chief of Montgomery County, Md.

Annandale Resident Peter Read to Join U.S. Rep. Connolly at State of the Union

Read, the father of Virginia Tech shooting victim Mary Read, will join other family members affected by gun violence and Connolly to view President Obama's speech.

McDonnell Calls on VA Senate to Pass Roads Funding

The governor visited Fairfax County on Monday to rally support for his transportation bill, promising some money to reduce fees on the Dulles Toll Road.

Annandale Area Lawmakers Talk Transportation at Legislative Town Hall

Del. Kaye Kory and Sen. Dick Saslaw and Sen. Dave Marsden delivered a mid-session update to residents about current issues in the Virginia General Assembly.

Northern Virginia Group Wants to Legalize Pot

Northern Virginia NORML chapter would like to see marijuana laws handled on the state level, not the Federal level.

Annandale Lawmakers Vote for Plan That Would Grade Schools A Through F

Annandale Delegates Kaye Kory (D-38th) and Jim Scott (D-53rd) voted for the measure that would give all schools letter grades.

Landmark Mall Redevelopment Still Under Consideration

Officials from the City of Alexandria and Howard Hughes Corp., which owns much of Landmark Mall, are considering a variety of options.

Connolly: Sequestration Should Be Handled With a Scalpel, Not a Meat Ax

What will Congress do?

Reps. Moran, Connolly Blast Post Office Decision to Suspend Saturday Service

Connolly writes letter to Postmaster General, asking for legal justification; cites study that says reducing mail volume will lead to revenue loss of $5.2 billion in first year.

Virginia Currency Study Gets House Approval

Preparing for U.S. monetary collapse, Annandale Dels. Kory, Watts and Scott voted against a proposal from Del. Bob Marshall that would weigh need for Commonwealth's own gold and silver coins.

AT&T Floats Place-Marker Balloon for Proposed Cell Tower in Parklawn

Over the weekend, residents were able to see the approximate location and height of a proposed cell tower at the Parklawn Recreation Association.

Heating Assistance Still Available for Dominion Customers in Annandale

Punxsutawney Phil and Potomac Phil predicted an early spring, but it's still cold for many struggling to pay for heat in Fairfax County.

Congressman Gerry Connolly to Host Telephone Town Hall Tuesday

He wants to know what's on your mind. Register to participate.

Reps. Moran and Connolly Say Sequestration Likely to Happen

What will it mean for the Northern Virginia economy?

Fairfax Day Care Hearing Set for March

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors may raise capacity limit to 12 children by special permit, but by-right limit will stay at seven.

Korean Gang Founder Sentenced to 17 Years for Extorting Annandale Businesses

Han Sa Yu pleaded guilty to extortion in November last year.

Fairfax Board Could Police Illegal Signs

County officials have proposed using jail inmates to clean up illegal signs on county roads.

Supervisors Approve Fairfax County License Plate Design

County needs 350 commitments to the plates before the Virginia Department Of Transportation will produce them.

Water Main Break on Route 236 Causes Road Closure

Left eastbound lane is currently blocked.

Fees for Annandale Garden Plots Could Increase

Residents can weigh in on a proposal impacting garden plot program, racquetball rentals and more in Fairfax County.

Biden in Richmond: 'We Cannot Remain Silent' On Guns

Vice President holds panel with Sen. Tim Kaine and other leaders on gun safety, gun laws, expanding mental health.

Winter Weather Advisory In Place for Fairfax County Friday

National Weather Service issues advisory from 2 to 9 p.m. in Northern Virginia, saying snowfall will be heaviest in late afternoon and early evening.

Northern Virginia Prepares for Next Round of Snow Coming Friday

More than 500 trucks will be out salting roads, officials say.