An Obama administration plan is in the works that would add fees on cell phone bills to help expand high-speed Internet access in schools.
Wolfe, a 26-year veteran of the Fairfax City Police Department, will run against Democrat Stacey Kincaid — and plans to do something unusual with his salary if he wins.
The Republican gubernatorial candidate would also reform SOL tests and give parents the power to petition the state to convert a failing school into a charter school.
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Library supporters are working to delay a decision that would reduce staff and costs at Fairfax County libraries.
Supporters for Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli called a New York Times article about GreenTech an example of why McAuliffe would be bad for business.
Poll: Voters looking for fewer beach bums and more Washington work from legislators.
Area chambers host event on range of issues, but gubernatorial candidates focus on the opposition.
Fairfax County employees union leader says money isn't enough — and supervisors have "got to do something" about base pay.
The Democratic candidate for attorney general said Wednesday his ethics reform would include a commission to review and improve Virginia ethics laws.
Virginia's gubernatorial candidates detailed their jobs plans at Tuesday forum but found time to take shots at one another.
Here are five things to know this week about government and politics in Fairfax County.
Samantha Vanterpool, who is from Annandale, claims she was fired from Cuccinelli's office under suspicion that she posted “unflattering comments” about him on a blog.
The ad criticizes gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe for his business background with GreenTech Automotive and a pending SEC investigation into investment practices.
The SEC is looking into investment practices at GreenTech, the eco-friendly car company with ties to Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe.
With new parking options at some Silver Line stations, commuters are finding out how much it'll cost
Looking up for a solution to the regions population crunch.
The Republican nominee for governor said Wednesday he won't return gifts from Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams.
The governor announced Wednesday a $15,000 gift for catering at his daughter's wedding had been returned to Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams.
Board members said the application for a special permit to build the monopole did not meet zoning ordinance standards.
GOP lawmakers are pressing McAuliffe on his ties to Gulf Coast Funds Management and a federal investigation.
Here are five things to know about politics and government in Fairfax County.
The National Association of Counties awarded Fairfax County for a variety of programs.
The Virginia governor apologized Tuesday amid an ethics scandal, maintaining he did nothing wrong.
Fairfax County reported 88 deaths that were determined to be suicides, according to the report.
Moving the FBI headquarters from downtown D.C. to Fairfax County is a possibility, as the County has offered its optimal site, the Springfield warehouse, for consideration by the General Services Administration.
The projects are part of a long-term, regional transportation plan for the area.
As the U.S. House of Representatives takes up the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, Herndon event asks U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf to help the bill pass.
Kincaid, a 26-year veteran, defeated interim Sheriff Mark Sites on Tuesday in a Democratic Caucus in Fairfax.
The State Board of Elections launched a new online registration system Tuesday.
McDonnell announced that he and his family have paid back two loans with interest to the Star Scientific CEO.
A prayer vigil will take place at the Hilton hotel, followed by a religious march to Rep. Frank Wolf's Herndon offices.
Either Mark Sites or Stacey Kincaid, both vets of the Sheriff's Office, will be selected Tuesday to run in November's elections.
Five days after the deadline, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor filed a corrected campaign finance report listing all of his donors.
More than 5,000 people are petitioning the upcoming closing of Northern Virginia Training Centers — which provide services for the developmentally and intellectually disabled — across the state.
The Virginia governor's race is being watched around the nation.
As local jurisdictions look to restart red light programs, Fairfax City Council installs fewer new cameras than proposed because of costs. Do you think the cameras can curb violations?
Mark Sites and Stacey Kincaid, both vets of the Sheriff's Office, are competing for the Democratic nomination ahead of November's elections.
Terry McAuliffe holds a 4-point lead over Ken Cuccinelli in the race for governor; the attorney general's race is in a near dead heat.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli says his support of Virginia's anti-sodomy law is about protecting children from sexual predators; opponent Terry McAuliffe says it's another example of Cuccinelli's "anti-gay" agenda.