Number of federal employees and contracting dollars, as well as those indirectly affected.
Most local services and offices will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.
Plus, Science Foundation, Petland lawsuit, armed robbery and losing a beloved watering hole.
Conflicting reports continue about whether the event is a hoax, but Virginia State Police will have increased presence during the proposed "Ride for the Constitution" Friday morning.
Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.
Check out some interesting events scheduled around the Fairfax County area this weekend.
Incidents from the latest daily activity report provided by the Fairfax County Police Department on Oct 9. Mentioned arrests do not indicate convictions.
Are you supporting puppy mills?
Plus: You can have Congress; people prefer hemorrhoids.
See just how unpopular Congress is these days.
Local schools' on-time graduation rate of 92 percent beats state average of 89.1 percent.
The map below a snapshot of where the "creative class" in town works across your neighborhood, as reported by the 2011 American Community Survey.
Will you DIY or hit the stores?
The suspect was released in July pending her trial for grand larceny and burglary in Prince William County.
The 16-year-old reportedly sustained a non-life threatening injury during the incident.
Plus, flying "Texans" over Northern Virginia.
Dominion Virginia Power crews spent much of Tuesday attempting to restore power to around 235 homes near Burke Centre Parkway and Cove Landing Road.
The deadline to submit a design is Jan. 10.
The map below shows the number of divorced women across your neighborhood as reported by the 2011 American Community Survey.
Maximize your home’s value with a modest investment.
Kids Sending Smiles will have a 5K Run/Walk Oct. 19 at Burke Lake Park.
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