ABC News: About half as many Virginians vote in gubernatorial elections as in presidential years.
A former police officer for airports authority claims she was wrongfully dismissed while others face little or not penalties for more egregious violations.
Bands will perform at Grist Mill Park in Mount Vernon.
The Virginia Republican Party will nominate its candidates during a convention in two weeks, and some experts have weighed in on the system.
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.
In final FY 2014 spending plan, homeowners will pay $216 more on average; public safety positions will be restored.
The Fairfax County Park Authority hosted a public comment meeting Tuesday evening at Belle View Elementary School.
This sign made headlines on Patch this week.
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine's (D-VA) Troop Talent Act of 2013 would help transition between military and civilian employment.
See which stories Greater Alexandria Patch readers clicked on the most in the month of April.
"Virginia's got to have the ability to collect all sales tax revenue," says Sen. Mark Warner, who is co-sponsor of a bill that would allow local government to collect sales taxes on Internet purchases.
Employee pay an issue as the Board of Supervisors drafts amendments to the FY2014 budget.
Both Democratic candidates raised just over $449,000, but Aneesh Chopra has more cash on hand.
This month's topic is the land use process in Lee District.
Startup 3.0 legislation will enable brightest minds to stay and do business in U.S.
The lack of merit increases makes life harder for the department’s new talent, employees said Thursday night.
The Fort Hunt Road trail will get a complete overhaul.
Del. Rob Krupicka kicked off his re-election campaign in March.
The school was recognized for meeting all state and federal benchmarks for at least two consecutive years.
Local lawmakers will deliver a petition Monday morning to repeal the hybrid tax.
After studying long lines at the polls in the 2012 presidential elections, a Fairfax County election commission will release this week its finding on voting efficiency.
Supervisor McKay, Lee District School Board Rep Tammy Kaufax will host the meeting in Franconia.
Engle lists party affiliation as Independent, in campaign to unseat Democrat Del. Rob Krupicka.
Supervisor Hyland seeks volunteers to serve on Fairfax County boards.
Supervisor McKay says Fairfax County will 'weather the storm' and people wouldn't tolerate this kind of indecision on a local level.
That figure does not include 'ripple effects' through the economy from an expected slow down in consumer spending.
Senator announces additions to offices in D.C. and Virginia.
Celebrating Second Amendment, activists say "2-22 is our holiday."
In annual address, Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova warns sequestration could impact revenues, is making business owners delay decisions.
Unions, some supervisors say proposed changes to how Fairfax County pays its employees — namely, an odd-even pay increase system — need more discussion.
Governor sends letter to president, congressional delegation.
We drove around with Animal Control officer Enna Lugo, and learned about Bats, Rabid Raccoons, and Biscuit, the wild Shih Tzu.
John McPherson donated 14 acres within the Paul Springs Stream Valley.
County to spray areas with insecticides to prevent cankerworms, moths from destroying trees.
Initiative will target West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease in 2013.
Richard Bowers Jr. is currently fire chief of Montgomery County, Md.
House subcommittee rejects Senate amendment to allow Virginia governors to serve two consecutive terms.
Alexandria-area representatives to answer questions about General Assembly session.
Local lawmakers will be in attendance at President's annual speech at the Capitol.