Chopra spoke with Patch Thursday afternoon after a campaign appearance at the Greenspring Retirement Community in Springfield.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate laid out platform at George Mason's Arlington campus.
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.
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.
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine's (D-VA) Troop Talent Act of 2013 would help transition between military and civilian employment.
The Virginia primary is June 11; the general election is Nov. 5.
Facets has made great strides since 1988, but the vision "is a long way from being realized."
"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.
State Sen. Mark Herring, attorney general candidate, has a new support group.
Terry McAuliffe bumper stickers are now available.
See which stories Kingstowne Patch readers clicked on the most in the month of April.
The Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General also bashed Gov. Bob McDonnell and Attorney Gen. Ken Cuccinnelli Wednesday in Springfield.
Supervisors approve amendment to reduce average tax bill hike Tuesday but leave employee pay and schools funding unchanged.
Employee pay an issue as the Board of Supervisors drafts amendments to the FY2014 budget.
Watts discussed two of many bills she and other local representatives will focus on passing in 2013.
The 24 incidents are currently classified as simple assaults.
Startup 3.0 legislation will enable brightest minds to stay and do business in U.S.
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.
Seven area post office branches will be open later than 5 p.m.
Fairfax County human services officials say more funds are needed for housing and other programs.
Representatives of the Chief's Council are scheduled to speak Thursday against the proposed cuts of four out of eight "station logistics technicians" as well as other departmental budget cuts.
Some users of the Virginia Tax Refund Card, which function like debit cards, are reporting unexpected fees.
VDOT held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon.
Officials will highlight successes, challenges in full report to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments on April 10.
She'd be the first female elected to the office.
John Dargle cited personal reasons for leaving the Park Authority; search for a new leader will take anywhere from six to nine months.
Sen. Chap Petersen (Fairfax City) introduced the bill, which will make it easier for local officials to enforce a growing number of zoning violations across Fairfax County.
Provost Brian Foley and President Robert Templin talked to McAuliffe about NVCC's workforce development program and gave him a tour of the facilities.
The deadline for Supervisor John Cook's new exercise is Monday, April 8.
Fairfax County urban foresters will begin aerial spraying to suppress fall cankerworm caterpillars starting in mid-to-late-April.
A false report was recently made about a gun sighting near a school in Springfield; readers recently commented on a Patch Poll about guns and their reaction to sighting people with handguns in public.
What will it mean for the local economy?
Barker spoke to residents last Wednesday at the Greenspring Retirement Community in Springfield.
Next drawing is Saturday night.
Animal control was called this week for two pit bull terriers that were loose in the neighborhood.
Edwin Roessler will take over as acting chief as search for permanent Fairfax County police chief continues.