Effort by Arlington Democrat and Herndon Republican in 2013 saw momentum for the first time in years.
The IRS offers taxpayers tips on preparing for the upcoming filing season before the the end of the year.
General Assembly Delegates from throughout the area want to hear questions and comments from the public before session starts.
The shelter is also offering discounted adoption fees Thursday on rabbits.
Virginia politicians react to news that one of their own is retiring after three decades in Congress.
Northern Virginia's lone Republican congressman bows out after 17 terms in office.
Many of the Fairfax County state lawmakers represent parts of Prince William County, too.
Tickets are $75.
More votes for each candidate, but recount widens lead for Mark Herring.
With Democrat Terry McAuliffe weeks from the governor’s office, a priority rises from the undocumented and their supporters.
Bill in Richmond would allow state to regulate electronic cigarettes the same way it regulates traditional tobacco products.
Bill would ban sharing nude or sexually explicit photos to harass or hurt someone.
Recount likely after State Board of Elections certifies results.
A high-profile family tragedy brings spotlight back to a struggle to provide access to care.
Trustees of library system said they were blindsided by proposed changes. County supervisors voted Tuesday to implement the trustees’ recommendations.
Board of Supervisors to consider temporary measure for enforcement this holiday season. Is it needed?
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Geared to federal employees/retirees Saturday, Nov. 23 in Fairfax.
Among them are Fairfax County Chair Sharon Bulova, the president of the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, and several more from the area.
Fairfax County still has unresolved results.
What do you think it should be?
The results of these ballots could prove pivotal in races such as the attorney general's.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Most of Centreville voted for Cuccinelli in Tuesday's election.
Kincaid wins with 53.74 percent of vote against Bryan Wolfe, Chris DeCarlo, Robert Rivera in sheriff’s race.
The two candidates were Democratic incumbent David Bulova and first-time Republican candidate Patrice Winter.
The money will go toward new school construction and renovating existing buildings, but none in the Chantilly and Centreville areas.
Stacey Kincaid, Bryan Wolfe, Chris DeCarlo, Robert Rivera duke it out in sheriff’s race.
See running vote totals for Democrat Terry McAuliffe, Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Libertarian Robert Sarvis, live, as they come in. More totals for lieutenant governor and attorney general races.
There is a fourth option in the 2013 election: None of the Above.
Here are your two choices for Delegate to the 37th District, which covers Fairfax, including Fairfax City.
A law requiring photo identification at the polls was signed into law in May in Virginia. This new photo ID requirement will not take effect until July 1, 2014, but you will need to bring some form of ID.
President Barack Obama campaigned for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe in Arlington on Sunday.
Campaign signs were found in his car by a police detective.
Will Virginia voters stay away from the polls in droves?
The county has hired approximately 2,200 election workers for Tuesday.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Board of Supervisors approves Sup. Jeff McKay's motion to evaluate options for policy limits on locations of these businesses throughout the county.