Wait Continues for Head Start Program

Fairfax County's pre-kindergarten program will likely go another year without the funding it needs to shorten a wait list with hundreds of kids.

In Difficult Year, Fairfax Budget Makes 'No One Happy'

Supervisors approve amendment to reduce average tax bill hike Tuesday but leave employee pay and schools funding unchanged.

Fairfax Board Backs Lower Tax Rate, But No Increase in Schools Funding

Employee pay an issue as the Board of Supervisors drafts amendments to the FY2014 budget.

Del. Vivian Watts Speaks to Greenspring Residents

Watts discussed two of many bills she and other local representatives will focus on passing in 2013.

Fairfax County Puts $11 Million Toward Pedestrian Improvements

Savings from two other projects leaves enough money to tackle road projects elsewhere in the county such as improving signage off of I-395 southbound to westbound Route 236.

Warner: 'Broken' Immigration Bad For Economy

Startup 3.0 legislation will enable brightest minds to stay and do business in U.S.

Fairfax County Employees to Supervisors: 'Value us!'

Employees have 8.66 percent less purchasing power than they did six years ago, they said, which may cause them to leave for jurisdictions with better compensation plans.

Police, Firefighters Ask for Better Pay at Final Budget Hearing

The lack of merit increases makes life harder for the department’s new talent, employees said Thursday night.

Speakers Urge Fairfax County to Restore Human Services Funding

Residents and stakeholders advocated for human services and employee compensation funding on Wednesday night.

Fairfax County Parks Director Resigns

John Dargle cited personal reasons for leaving the Park Authority; search for a new leader will take anywhere from six to nine months.

Officials, Advocates Ask for More Funding in Fairfax Schools

School board asks Fairfax County supervisors for more money Tuesday to deal with growing pains and teacher pay.

Sequester Pushes Virginia Families, Working Poor, a Step Closer to Homelessness

Fairfax County human services officials say more funds are needed for housing and other programs.

Fairfax County Budget Hearings Start Tuesday

The first of three public hearings on FY 2014 plan is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday. Speakers can sign up in advance.

Fairfax County Homeless Population Down 12 Percent from 2012

Officials will highlight successes, challenges in full report to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments on April 10.

Del. Jim Scott Retiring After 22 Years in State Politics

Marcus Simon, Scott’s legislative aide, is looking to replace his mentor.

New Virginia Law to Crack Down on Illegal Boarding Houses

Sen. Chap Petersen (Fairfax City) introduced the bill, which will make it easier for local officials to enforce a growing number of zoning violations across Fairfax County.

Connolly Seeks Entries for Annual High School Art Contest

Winners of the 11th Congressional District competition will have work displayed in the U.S. Capitol.

Fairfax County to Host Budget Town Halls This Week

Braddock District Supervisor John Cook's second budget meeting is Tuesday at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax.

One Week Left to Build Your Own Fairfax County Budget

The deadline for Supervisor John Cook's new exercise is Monday, April 8.

Gubernatorial Candidate McAuliffe Delivers Signatures to Election Board

The latest Quinnipiac University poll shows residents are divided and still learning about Terry McAuliffe, Ken Cuccinelli.

Officials Say Reduced Hybrid Tax Still Unfair

The governor's amended transportation bill should eliminate the fee on hybrid cars, according to some Northern Virginia Legislators.

AT&T Continues Push for Cell Tower, Residents Remain Divided

Representatives for the company gave an updated presentation to the Mason District Land Use Committee Tuesday evening in Annandale.

Touch Screen Voting 'Unreliable,' Commission Says

Electronic ballot scanning machines and other tools could make lines at the polls shorter, Fairfax County Election Commission says.

Fairfax County Executive on Sequestration: 'Prepare for the Worst'

What will it mean for the local economy?

Sen. George Barker: Transportation Bill Made 2013 General Assembly Session a Success

Barker spoke to residents Wednesday at the Greenspring Retirement Community in Springfield.

Build Your Own Fairfax County FY2014 Budget

A new tool from Braddock District Supervisor John Cook's office will allow residents to design their own budget package.

Fairfax Daycare Owners Urge Officials to Raise Child Limits

Annandale daycare provider says she fears some will go unlicensed due to costs associated with zoning inspection costs.

Fairfax Names New Acting Police Chief

Edwin Roessler will take over as acting chief as search for permanent Fairfax County police chief continues.

Mason District Residents Talk Budget, Transportation, Libraries at Spring Town Hall

The meeting was hosted by Mason District Supervisor Penelope Gross in Annandale Wednesday night.

Supervisor Gross to Host Mason District Town Hall Meeting on County Budget Wednesday

The meeting Wednesday will be at 7 p.m. at the Mason District Governmental Center in Annandale.

Photos: Rep. Gerry Connolly Hosts 19th Annual St. Patrick's Day Fete

It was a who's who of the party faithful.

Speak Out: Should the FBI Headquarters be Located in Springfield?

Fairfax County Supervisors are in full support of FBI headquarters relocating in the Springfield area. What do you think?

Fairfax County, Schools Officials Struggle With Budget

“We’re just growing too much,” Superintendent Jack Dale said Tuesday as talks began between county supervisors and school board members.

Rep. Connolly to Celebrate St. Paddy's Day With 19th Annual Fete

The event will be held Sunday at the Kena Temple in Fairfax.

Fairfax County Budget Work Starts Tuesday

Tax hike, no employee raises are some of the issues supervisors will tackle in committee meeting for Fiscal Year 2014 spending plan

Annandale Resident Mary Cortina Named to Fairfax County Park Authority Board

Cortina is an information technology executive.

Average Fairfax County Tax Bill Could Jump $262

Supervisors advertise a higher real estate tax of $1.095 per $100 of assessed value, a 2-cent increase from the current rate but not as high as one supervisor hoped.

Red Light Cameras Could Return to Fairfax County

Supervisors directed staff Tuesday to examine costs and benefits of a launching another red light camera program, which reduced violations by 45 percent during its first run a decade ago.

Storm Update from Del. Kaye Kory

Del. Kaye Kory (D-38th) updates residents on power outages and Dominion Virginia Power's status.

Mason District Land Use Committee Chair Retires

Roy Lounsbury has served on the committee for 25 years; committee member Dan Aminoff will serve as chair for the committee.