Trials in other Washington area jurisdictions have residents asking: Why doesn't Fairfax County have text-911 service?
The GOP's state convention in Richmond is two weeks away. Here's what you need to know.
Officials will likely attempt to put a meals tax referendum to voters in future elections, though the proposal has had little success in the past.
In final FY 2014 spending plan, homeowners will pay $216 more on average; public safety positions will be restored.
Officials will sit down soon to discuss how to get kids early education -- and fast.
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine's (D-VA) Troop Talent Act of 2013 would help transition between military and civilian employment.
Be Beautiful Be Yourself Gala and Fashion Show in Washington, D.C. will include seven-year-old Canela Bahamonde.
A look back at this week's most popular stories at Centreville Patch.
Fairfax County's pre-kindergarten program will likely go another year without the funding to shorten a wait list with hundreds of kids.
Facets has made great strides since 1988, but the vision "is a long way from being realized."
The town hall meeting will take place Friday, May 3, in Fairfax County.
Dominion Power wants to significantly expand the Harrison Substation on Compton Road.
Rep. Jim Moran introduced the measure on Earth Day, saying the fee would reduce littering and encourage use of reusable bags.
Milestone Communications wants to improve wireless service by installing tower poles on the grounds of London Towne Elementary School and Stone Middle School.
The budget will make "no one happy," says Chairman Sharon Bulova.
Employee pay an issue as the Board of Supervisors drafts amendments to the FY2014 budget.
VDOT recommends that drivers find alternate routes Saturday as workers install traffic lights.
Former Nova Datacom president, Min Jung Cho, also pleads guilty to conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government; Nova Datacom faces up to $79.2 million in fines.
Stringfellow Road Park and Ride will see 300 new spaces.
Learn more about VDOT's preliminary study at Stone Middle School on April 29.
There's still time to submit comments on the proposal to VDOT.
The lack of merit increases makes life harder for the department’s new talent, employees said Thursday night.
Residents and stakeholders advocated for human services and employee compensation funding on Wednesday night.
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.
The average resident would have to pay $262 more in taxes each year.
Centreville-area senators Dave Marsden and Chap Petersen voted against amendment that will prohibit certain health insurance companies in Virginia from providing coverage for women seeking an abortion.
Sen. Chap Petersen introduced the bill, which will make it easier for local officials to enforce a growing number of zoning violations across Fairfax County.
John Dargle cited personal reasons for leaving the Park Authority; search for a new leader will take anywhere from six to nine months.
Design a budget to make funding increases or reductions to nine different areas of spending, including schools, public safety and compensation for county employees.
VDOT will add more message signs beginning April 2.
Learn more next week about how the two-year project to widen Stringfellow Road may temporarily restrict traffic movement.
For over two decades, Greg Mathieson, Sr., a longtime Centreville resident, has photographed the Navy SEALs while they are on mission and training.
As the tax deadline approaches, Dave Stewart from the IRS offers tips on Patch Local Voices.
One daycare provider says she fears some will go unlicensed due to costs associated with zoning inspection costs, another says she will be forced to close her business.
Do you think you can balance the Fairfax County budget in a better way? A new tool lets residents design their own budget package.
What will sequestration mean for the local economy?
But sequestration’s effect on commercial real estate vacancy rates is still unknown.
Edwin Roessler will take over as acting chief as search for permanent Fairfax County police chief continues.
Some residents say that while the situation is bad, they're worried improvements will only move the problem to other areas.
The intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Braddock Road has long been a problem area, and officials say it's time to do something about it.