Braddock, Springfield Town Halls Planned On 2022 Budget

Officials will discuss the proposed Fairfax County and public schools budgets at the virtual town hall.

Voter Satellite Office Approved For Burke Centre Library

Burke Centre Library will join 14 satellite locations and the government center as early voting sites.

Voter Satellite Office Proposed For Burke Centre Library

The 14 early voting locations drew interest in the 2020 election, accounting for about a third of votes.

Plastic Bag Ban For Yard Waste Approved By Fairfax Supervisors

If the use of plastic bags for yard waste is banned, residents could still use paper bags and reusable containers.

Supervisor Launches Braddock Voices Podcast

Former Supervisors Sharon Bulova and John Cook will be featured on the first episode of the Braddock Voices podcast.

How Burke Area Precincts Voted In 2020 Presidential Election

A large share of votes came in through absentee voting. But on Election Day, Trump received more votes at some precincts.

Voting In Burke: Everything You Need To Know

The ballot for Burke area voters includes races for president, U.S. House and Senate, as well as county bond questions.

Election Day In Burke Area: When, Where To Vote

Election Day is Tuesday, and voters will decide races for president, U.S. House and Senate, as well as county bond questions.

Burke Resident Named To Nonpartisan White House Fellows Program

The prestigious program gives fellows the change to work in federal government roles.

Burke Area Voter Guide 2020: Deadlines, Candidates, How To Vote

Early voting is underway, and the voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Remarks On LGBTQ+, BLM Books Bring Calls To Oust Library Trustee

A member of Fairfax County Library's board faces calls for his removal after he questioned the diversity of titles featured on its website.

Fairfax Co. Sets Absentee Voting Locations For November Election

An increase of absentee voting locations comes as a new Virginia law allows no-excuse absentee voting.

New Virginia Laws Take Effect On July 1: Guns, Casinos, Voter ID

New laws in Virginia kick in July 1. They affect voting, marijuana possession, stopping for pedestrians, gun sales and more.

Fairfax Supervisors Extend Deadline For Paying Real Estate Tax

The first of two real estate tax payments will be due a month later. There's also a new deadline for reporting vehicle ownership changes.

Braddock District Meeting On Proposed Fairfax County Budget Set

The town hall meeting will focus on the proposed budget, which would raise the real estate tax by 3 cents.

Super Tuesday In Virginia: Candidates, Deadlines, Absentee Voting

See which candidates are on the ballot, the voter registration deadline and more things to know before Super Tuesday.

Oath Of Office Ceremony Set For Fairfax County Supervisors

Local officials will take an oath of office in December and will assume their positions in 2020.

Burke Primary Election: Jeff McKay, James Walkinshaw Win

Voters chose candidates for Board of Supervisors chairman and Braddock District supervisor.

Fairfax Co. Budget Approved, Real Estate Tax Rate Stays The Same

The budget included more funding for affordable housing and a legal fund for immigrants facing deportation cases.

Northam Cancels Burke Appearance As Protesters Gather

The governor ultimately did not attend the state senator's fundraiser when protesters showed up.

Fairfax County Board Chair Sharon Bulova Not Seeking Re-Election

Bulova has been on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors since 1988.

New Tampon Ban For Virginia Prison Visitors Already Suspended

The Virginia Department of Corrections was about to implement the policy, citing the possible use of tampons to sneak in contraband.

Safe Virginia Initiative Hosts First Northern Virginia Event

On July 5th, the Safe Virginia Initiative (SVI) hosted its first Northern Virginia event, “Beyond Thoughts and Prayers,” at the ADAMS Center

Gov. Northam signed Delegate Filler-Corn's car seat safety bill

On Tuesday, May 29th, Governor Ralph Northam signed Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn's (D-Springfield) car seat safety bill, HB 708.

Medicaid Expansion: The Most Important Vote I Have Ever Taken

Pressing the green “yes” button at my desk on the floor of the House last Wednesday night was the most consequential vote I've ever taken.

Robinson, West Springfield Students To Host Gun Safety Town Hall

Rep. Gerry Connolly will attend the student town hall with a discussion on addressing gun violence.

Burke Student Helps Organize Protest At NRA

A Lake Braddock sophomore and other students will hold a rally outside NRA Headquarters in Fairfax.

Virginia GOP Leader Voted Out Over Anti-Semitic Comment

Fredy Burgos faced backlash from party members for a Facebook comment suggesting only Christians are fit to run for office.

Real Estate Assessments Up 3.2 Percent In Burke

See how property values in Burke stack up to other areas of Fairfax County.

West Point Cadet From Fairfax Invited To State Of The Union

The first African-American woman to lead West Point Corps of Cadets will attend President Trump's speech with Sen. Mark Warner.

Burke Residents May Prepay Property Taxes

Residents have a few days to prepay property taxes before the federal cap on deductions takes effect. But the IRS warns it may not pay off.

Burke VDOT Officials Plead Guilty In Bribery Scheme

Former VDOT officials from the Burke office took bribes for signing off on millions in snow removal contracts, prosecutors say.

ICE Raids In Virginia Spike Under Trump Administration

The Trump administration’s immigration policy has placed a cloud over the heads of many undocumented immigrants living in Virginia.

Virginia ABC Stores Ring Up Record Profits

Last year, the 359 ABC stores across the Commonwealth had gross sales of about $895 million; $106 for every Virginia resident.

Absentee Voting Open For Virginia Governor's Race

The primary election isn't until June 13, but here's how you can start voting in Burke today.

Burke ISIS Sympathizer Sentenced to 8-Plus Years

Haris Qamar, 26, was caught in a sting operation identifying various D.C.-area landmarks for the terrorist outfit: U.S. Justice Department.

Braddock Road Project to be Discussed Feb. 6 in Burke

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation, at Lake Braddock High School, is hosting a community meeting about the widening.

No Plastic Yard Waste Bag Ban in Fairfax County: Board of Supervisor's

A hearing to consider amending an existing measure was deferred indefinitely, to the delight of Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield).

Laura Ingraham Sites Set on Tim Kaine's U.S. Senate Seat

She tells "Fox & Friends" she may try for the GOP nomination. The conservative talk-show host said "well-connected" Virginians are pushing.

New Year's Resolutions 2017: Late Ideas For Fairfax County

Already broken your initial resolution? No, matter for Fairfax County has six ideas that just might suit you for all the right reasons.