The Park Authority is accepting comments on a new playground area through July 10.
Use alternate routes the weekend of June 22 - 25 and beyond on the "local lanes" side of the Outer Loop of the Beltway in the greater Alexandria area.
Prop 29, which would raise cigarette taxes in California, appears to have failed by a very narrow margin. California's cigarette taxes remain low, but Virginians pay the least in cigarette taxes in the nation.
One local businessman tries to lobby Richmond.
Renewable energy is a vast, complicated topic. Here's what you need to know.
The National Hurricane Center released its predictions for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday.
Exempt products include cell phone chargers and fire extinguishers.
You may think twice about telling your kid to stop doodling.
Fairfax County Library announces the title for the ninth annual community-wide adult reading program.
Residents are encouraged to leave one bag of non-perishable food at their mailboxes on Saturday for their mail carriers to pick up and donate to a local food pantry.
Blue and Red Lines scored lowest for on-time performance.
The governor signed 13 pieces of legislation into law that deal with human trafficking, protecting victims of domestic violence, and enhancing campus safety.
Who are your neighbors donating to in the U.S. Senate race in Virginia?
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and this year there may be more ticks than last year.
35 State Parks, millions of annual visitors
Talks about impasse over the Silver Line
May is declared "Parents Who Host Lose the Most" month.
National Call for Photos hopes to put faces with names engraved on walls of Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Officials will be on hand Wednesday to answer your questions.
Proposed fare increase was approved.
Work crews will do surveying and boring.
Project planners hear from citizens at community meeting following briefing on three station alternatives.
Data-driven health care information should be available in this information-based economy.
Six incidents reported by Metro at Franconia-Springfield in March.
Public hearings on fiscal year 2013 budget, tax rate and potential movement on county executive search during the April 10 Board of Supervisors meeting.
New progress reports for elementary school students start countywide in fall 2012.
Socio-economic factors play big role in health of population, health ranking report shows.
Temporary staff moves made park unsafe, critics say.
Poll: Which street would you rename?
In 2011, 51 tornadoes hit Virginia.
Denise Hopson will receive a promise not to be transferred from her position for 18 months
A public hearing on Phase 2 of Dulles Metrorail is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, during board meeting in Fairfax.
One crime reported at Van Dorn Street.
The I-495 west/north Inner Loop will be closed from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights.
Romney wins all Kingstowne and Rose Hill precincts
As of Jan. 26, 2011, 1,549 people in the county were homeless.
Many residents oppose plan, others say it's the best option
Light turnout expected due to slim pickings on ballot.
Super Tuesday brings back memories of day they met for a Democrat and Republican couple who plan to wed this year.
Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Fairfax County for Virginia's Republican presidential primary.