President Obama spoke in Virginia today, and targeted Congress for putting "games" over the jobs of tens of thousands of Virginians, and asked for help to prevent sequestration. Here's how to contact your congressman.
Final budget amendments includes $3.4 million to add 1,700 in-state undergraduate seats at Virginia universities.
News reports say fundraiser for McAuliffe, Democrat running for governor in Virginia, is set for March 13.
"There simply is no existing revenue to fund our infrastructure needs. Passing along a chronic problem to future generations would be irresponsible and only worsen our economic recovery in the long-term."
Sequestration could affect every traveler at airports nationwide, say U.S. Reps. Jim Moran, Gerry Connolly and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine speaking from Reagan National Airport Monday.
Volunteers are visiting homeless at camp sites this week at the crack of dawn.
The county faces a $169 million shortfall.
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There's still time to enter for a chance to get tickets; 35,000 are expected to attend annual event at the White House.
Sen. Janet Howell calls compromise — expected to raise $880 million a year for roads and mass transit —"truly the best we're going to get."
Area crime events for the week preceding Feb. 22, as reported by the Fairfax County Police Department.
The Cavaliers won 67-49
Survey results also reveal barriers preventing commuters from using the lanes, which opened in November 2012.
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It's part of the county's plan to end homelessness by 2018.
Here's where to buy Girl Scout Cookies in Fairfax Station this weekend.
A look ahead at transportation, parks, education and more.
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If passed, the Virginia Public School Authority would be authorized to issue up to $6 million each year in grants to school divisions to buy security equipment.
The Virginia High School League this week is reconsidering its decision to drop crew from its list of sanctioned high school sports.
The winner on Friday goes to the state tournament.
The induction ceremony will be held March 10 in Chantilly.
Governor sends letter to president, congressional delegation.
Lottery system for tickets begins Thursday and ends Monday, Feb. 25.
Metro will operate on a Saturday schedule on Monday because of the Presidents' Day holiday.
Area crime events for the last two weeks preceding Feb. 15, as reported by the Fairfax County Police Department.
Virginia’s junior senator calls sequestration ‘abdication of responsibility.’
Startup Act 3.0 combines elements of immigration reform to spur job growth.
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Fairfax County offers new online streaming tool to watch Board of Supervisors meetings live or on demand.
Access to guns, mental health covered in Virginia rep's report by the National Science Foundation — topics he says need to stay part of the conversation.
We drove around with Animal Control officer Enna Lugo, and learned about Bats, Rabid Raccoons, and Biscuit, the wild Shih Tzu.
A statewide tornado drill is scheduled for March 12.
"The result of the educative process is capacity for further education." - John Dewey
Today's date has been great for making history.
Washingtonian reader favorite also received a congrats letter from U.S. Senator Mark Warner.
House subcommittee rejects Senate amendment to allow Virginia governors to serve two consecutive terms.