Braddock Supervisor John Cook, Residents Break Ground at Wakefield Run Stream

Wednesday's ceremony celebrated the start of the stream restoration project, which aims to create a new, stable crossing that will improve water quality in Accotink Creek.

Stacey Kincaid Wins Democratic Nomination for Fairfax County Sheriff

Kincaid, a 26-year veteran, defeated interim Sheriff Mark Sites on Tuesday in a Democratic Caucus in Fairfax.

Virginians Can Now Register to Vote Online

The State Board of Elections launched a new online registration system Tuesday.

Fairfax County Democrats to Choose Sheriff Nominee Tuesday

Either Mark Sites or Stacey Kincaid, both vets of the Sheriff's Office, will be selected Tuesday to run in November's elections.

E.W. Jackson Refiles Campaign Finance Report With 23 New Donors

Five days after the deadline, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor filed a corrected campaign finance report listing all of his donors.

Virginia Elections 2013: McAuliffe, Cuccinelli Attack In First Debate

The Virginia governor's race is being watched around the nation.

Red Light Cameras: Do They Help or Hurt?

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?

Democratic Candidates For Sheriff Square Off on Funding, Background Checks

Mark Sites and Stacey Kincaid, both vets of the Sheriff's Office, are competing for the Democratic nomination ahead of November's elections.

Virginia Elections 2013: Democrats Lead in New Poll

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.

Community Forum on Aging Set for Friday in Springfield

The forum is part of a series of informational meetings intended to gather feedback for a new county plan designed to enrich the lives of the county's older citizens.

Virginia Elections 2013: Democrats Lead in New Poll

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.

Forum for Democratic Hopefuls in Fairfax Sheriff's Race Set for Wednesday

Virginia Elections 2013: McAuliffe Still Raising More Money than Cuccinelli

McAuliffe raised $1.9 million in June compared to Cuccinelli's $1.1 million.

Cuccinelli's Sodomy Problem: Candidate Seeks to Reverse Criticism Over Law

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.

How Will New Fairfax Daycare Laws Affect You?

Saturday meeting will review new zoning laws, application information for daycare providers hoping to get a special permit from the county to care for more kids.

McAuliffe: 'I Trust Women to Make Decisions About Their Health'

McAuliffe spoke to a crowd of supporters and volunteers at the grand opening of the 2013 Democratic Campaign Office in Springfield Sunday.

New 24/7 Children's Mental Health Program to Launch Next Year

The new Northern Virginia service, lead by Arlington County, is expected to launch in January.

Paying Car and Real Estate Taxes? In Fairfax County, There's an App for That

New Fairfax County app will make it easier for county residents to pay their taxes.

Democrats Attack Cuccinelli in New Ad Over Violence Against Women Act

The advertisement criticizes Cuccinelli for staying silent on the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act.

Virginia DMV Will Soon Issue Birth Certificates

Fairfax 911 Operators Fielding Calls from Pocket Dialing, Deactivated Phones

How you can help reduce accidental 911 calls.

Fairfax Board OKs Future Human Services Funding Priorities

The exact amount of money available for certain human services has not yet been decided.

Student Loan Rates to Double — Will You Pay $2,600 More?

The Senate couldn't agree on a way to keep student loan rates down Wednesday, meaning potentially doubled rates when students return to campus in the fall.

First Debate for McAuliffe, Cuccinelli Scheduled for July 20

Terry McAuliffe: Expanding Medicaid 'The Right Thing to Do' in Virginia

During Monday tour of Inova Alexandria, Virginia gubernatorial candidate said he plans to include Medicaid expansion in all of his proposed budgets.

Fairfax Supervisors to Set Human Services Priorities Tuesday

Supervisors will approve funding priorities for the Consolidated Community Funding Pool, which funds affordable housing and homeless services, among other needs.

Virginia Elections 2013: Gift Bans for Public Officials?

Both major party candidates for Virginia governor support revising gift laws, but Terry McAuliffe's camp is pushing Ken Cuccinelli to go one step further.

'Ready for Hillary' Showing Early Support for 2016 Election

Q&A with the organization's executive director and communications director.

Cuccinelli: McDonnell Controversies a 'Distraction'

The Republican also bashed his opponent Terry McAuliffe on coal, fundraising and job production.

Say Goodbye to Election Signs in Burke

Beginning this week, a new Fairfax County program will task prison inmates with removing signs Tuesday through Thursday.

Virginia Homeless Rates Continue to Drop

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Monday a 16 percent drop in homelessness in the last three years.

Virginia Gas Prices Down, Sales Taxes Up on July 1

Virginia's transportation funding bill goes into effect July 1 with lower gas taxes at the pump, but higher taxes and fees elsewhere.

Supreme Court Rulings Victory for Gay Rights

The SCOTUS ruling on gay marriage is tied tightly to the Virginia governor's race.

Voting Rights Act 'A Step Backward for Voting Virginians,' Some Leaders Say

As Virginia officials react to Supreme Court decision, Gov. Bob McDonnell said he will work to review voting laws and ensure they comply with federal standards.

Op-Ed by Sen. Tim Kaine: Obama Should Block the Keystone Pipeline

Fairfax Officials, Employees to Talk Pay in September

Fairfax County employees will not receive pay increases in FY2014, so the Board will try to work with them this fall to formulate a new pay system.

'Predictably Slow' Turnout at Burke Precincts on Tuesday

There were no long lines – and very few voters – at Burke-area precincts Tuesday morning when polls opened for the Virginia Democratic Primary Election.

Virginia Democratic Primary 2013: Where to Vote in Burke

Find out when the polls open for Virginia’s 2013 Democratic Primary Election and where your local precinct is located.

Photos: The 2013 Republican Party of Virginia Convention at the Richmond Coliseum

Did you take any photos at the Convention? Add them to this gallery!

E. W. Jackson Wins GOP Lieutenant Governor Nomination

Did false endorsements passed around convention floor tip the scales for Jackson in the final hour?