Panel Rejects Consecutive Terms for Virginia Governor

House subcommittee rejects Senate amendment to allow Virginia governors to serve two consecutive terms.

Fairfax Board OKs Mosquito, Tick Program

Initiative will target West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease in 2013.

Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Tim Kaine Weigh In on State of the Union

Senators touch on energy, deficits, debt and sequestration.

Fairfax County Names New Fire Chief

Richard Bowers Jr. is currently fire chief of Montgomery County, Md.

The Fix to Route 286: Solutions to Fairfax County Parkway Problems

By Supervisor Pat Herrity

Fairfax County Offers Enhanced Viewing Online of Supervisors' Board Meetings

Watch board meetings live or on demand.

VA House Speaker Stops Redistricting Bill

Fairfax Station and Clifton will continue to be split among George Barker's, Dave Marsden's and Chap Petersen's districts after failure of Republican-sponsored Senate bill, which proposed redrawing many districts for GOP edge.

Va. Senate Passes Income Tax for Transportation Bill

Sen. Chap Petersen votes "no," while Senators George Barker and Dave Marsden vote "yes." Proposal would allow localities to impose a 1 percent income tax without voter approval.

Will Lt. Governor Bill Bolling Run for Governor as Independent?

Bolling tells dinner crowd to save March 14 for big announcement, AP reports.

Reps. Moran, Connolly Blast Post Office Decision to Suspend Saturday Service

Connolly writes letter to Postmaster General, asking for legal justification; cites study that says reducing mail volume will lead to revenue loss of $5.2 billion in first year.

Virginia School Safety Panel: Restore Resource Officer Funding, Tighten Gun Penalties

Gov. Bob McDonnell's task force releases recommendations to the General Assembly.

Plan to Grade Schools A Through F Passes Virginia House

Controversial measure passes in the Virginia House of Delegates 54 - 40

Study for Virginia Currency Gets House Approval

Preparing for U.S. monetary collapse, proposal from Del. Bob Marshall would weigh need for Commonwealth's own gold and silver coins.

Connolly: Sequestration Should Be Handled With a Scalpel, Not a Meat Ax

What will Congress do?

Clifton Town Council Meets Tuesday Night

Portable toilets, playground stumps on agenda for meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Clifton Town Meeting Hall.

Defense Contractors at Kaine Roundtable: 'We've Been Sequestered Already'

Defense contractors speaking with Sen. Tim Kaine on Monday say federal agencies are preparing for potential cuts and acting as if they've already happened.

Adopt a Cat: Rescue Tobie the Tabby

Brown tabby cat named Tobie is waiting for you at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Staying Informed: Republican Women of Clifton to Discuss Sharia Law, the United Nations and the Virginia General Assembly

You won't want to miss this one.

Barker, Petersen Vote 'No' on Letting Governor Serve Two Consecutive Terms

Fairfax Station-area representatives voted in the minority. Senate approved 25-15 a proposed constitutional amendment last week to allow governor to serve two terms in a row.

Congressman Connolly to Host Telephone Town Hall Tuesday

He wants to know what's on your mind. Register to participate.

In Hagel Hearing, Kaine Talks Sequestration Concerns

Former Sen. John Warner introduces Secretary of Defense nominee Sen. Chuck Hagel at Armed Services Committee hearing.

Fairfax Day Care Hearing Set for March

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors may raise capacity limit to 12 children by special permit, but by-right limit will stay at seven.

Bicyclists Push for Share-the-Road Laws

Virginia State Sen. Chap Petersen among those praised for introducing safety legislation Tuesday in first Bicycle Action Day in Richmond.

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Recognizes Karen Diviney

Diviney recently retired as director of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Supervisors OK Fairfax County License Plate Design

County needs 350 commitments to the plates before the Virginia Department Of Transportation will produce them.

Photo: Ms. Liberty and the Beginning of Tax Season

We caught up with Catherine Spain (AKA Ms. Liberty) outside Liberty Tax Service in Fairfax Station.

New Campaign Will Help Fairfax Homeless

Plan would house 150 homeless over the next three years.

McDonnell Urges Northern Virginia Business Leaders, Residents to Back Transportation Plan

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell tours state Thursday asking for support, says plan could jumpstart several projects in Northern Virginia.

Biden in Richmond: 'We Cannot Remain Silent' On Guns

Vice President holds panel with Sen. Tim Kaine and other leaders on gun safety, gun laws, expanding mental health.

Northern Virginia Prepares for Next Round of Snow Coming Friday

More than 500 trucks will be out salting roads, officials say.

Ban on Women in Combat to be Lifted

CNN reports that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will announce the change Thursday. What do you think? Is it a good policy change?

Democrats: 'We Have a Lot of Fight Still in Us'

Virginia senators say GOP redistricting plan is unconstitutional; Republican legislators say proposal helps the state better comply with the Voting Rights Act.

Marsden: GOP Redistricting Attempt a 'Sad Day for the Commonwealth'

Narrowly passed surprise legislation would shift Marsden's 37th District, mainly into Prince William County.

Kaine, Warner Condemn Action by Virginia Senate Republicans

Senators urge "legislative leaders" to "do the right thing."

Beyoncé to Sing National Anthem at Inauguration

The 16-time Grammy winner will be accompanied by The President's Own U.S. Marine Band. Other performers include Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor.

2013 Presidential Inauguration Survival Guide

If you're heading downtown any time this weekend, you'll need to know how to get in, get around and navigate the crowds. Free advice here!

Metro Video Prepares Riders for 2013 Presidential Inauguration

Fewer riders expected this year than for the 2009 presidential inauguration of Barack Obama, but there will be station closures and other transportation adjustments.

Northern Virginia Preparing for Possible Snow

Dominion Power is urging their customers to be prepared with food and an emergency plan.

Fairfax County Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2013 Presidential Inauguration

Combination of holiday and Inauguration Day means mix of closed government offices, while other county workers will be working.

PHOTOS: Presidential Inaugurations Through the Years

Ahead of President Barack Obama's 2013 inauguration Jan. 21, we rounded up historic photos showing presidential oaths of office past.