Sequestration May Impact Meadowood Barn Renovation

What will it mean for the businesses at the barn?

Sequestration is Coming. How Will it Impact Fairfax County?

Tighter budgets, diminished real estate values and more...

McAuliffe Praises Transportation Compromise, Blasts Cuccinelli in Arlington

Terry McAuliffe said he disagreed with parts of bill but thought supporting the compromise that passed the Senate on Saturday was crucial.

Supervisor Hyland Cries Foul Over Bureau of Land Management's Progress on Meadowood Barn

"I've never seen anything quite like this before," he told Patch.

Fairfax County Given Green Light to Enforce Law on Road Sign Clean-up

It's now a County responsibility to clean up signs in medians and near roads managed by the Commonwealth.

White House: Sequestration to Cost VA $838M

That figure does not include 'ripple effects' through the economy from an expected slow down in consumer spending.

Lorton Virginia Railway Express Station Platform Extension Project Put Out to Bid

The expansion will allow the station to accomodate eight-car train sets

With General Assembly Session Concluded, Gunston Hall Executive Director Search Can Now Begin

The Governor's budget included a provision that will allow the Executive Director to receive a higher salary, and the money will come from private donors.

Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Expand Medicaid, Schools Funding

Final budget amendments includes $3.4 million to add 1,700 in-state undergraduate seats at Virginia universities.

Fairfax County Registers Chronically Homeless

Volunteers are visiting homeless at camp sites this week at the crack of dawn.

I-495 Express Lanes Survey Shows Reduced Trip Times

Survey results also reveal barriers preventing commuters from using the lanes, which opened in November 2012.

At Fort Belvoir, 21,100 Federal Employees May See Furloughs

As clock ticks down to March 1, federal employees brace for sequestration.

Bald Eagles in Winter at Mason Neck State Park

Now is a great time to see them.

Fairfax County to Register Chronically Homeless

It's part of the county's plan to end homelessness by 2018.

McDonnell: Sequester Could Force Virginia Into Recession

Governor sends letter to president, congressional delegation.

Kaine: Sequestration to Affect Education Funding in Virginia

Virginia’s junior senator calls sequestration ‘abdication of responsibility.’

Senate Committee Punts ‘Tebow Bill’

Virginia will remain among the 21 states that do not give home-schoolers access to play public school sports.

Del. Scott Surovell, Sen. Adam Ebbin, Sen. Toddy Puller Meet Constituents in Mount Vernon

Members of the Virginia General Assembly returned home to Mount Vernon on Saturday to discuss the latest from Richmond.

Conference Panel Will Seek Transportation Compromise

With 10 days left in the 2013 Virginia General Assembly session, Fairfax Sen. Janet Howell and Del. Dave Albo join working group to hammer out transportation deal.

Virginia House Subcommittee Kills Ebbin's Nondiscrimination Bill

Ebbin: Proposed law was aimed at protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender state employees.

What's That Loud Booming Sound in Lorton?

Quantico Marine Corps Base warns of explosive munitions operations taking place Thursday until 9 p.m.

Fairfax Tackles Woodland Pests in Lorton, Mount Vernon District

County to spray areas with insecticides to prevent cankerworms, moths from destroying trees.

Fairfax County Names New Fire Chief

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

Fairfax Board OKs Mosquito, Tick Program

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

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

By Supervisor Pat Herrity

What Time Is the State of the Union Address?

Local lawmakers will be in attendance at President's annual speech at the Capitol.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine Tours Fort Belvoir Monday, Talks Sequestration

Kaine talks sequestration at base that supports more than 143,251 military and civilian personnel.

Warner: Sequestration Worse Than You Imagine

Virginia Senators Warner and Kaine speak in Reston and warn about sequestration's effects on the economy and national security.

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

What will Congress do?

Meet Pete Snyder: One of Seven Republicans Running for Lt. Governor in Virginia

Snyder spoke to the Greenspring Retirement Republican Club on Tuesday

USO Opens Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir

It's the largest facility the USO has ever built.

VRE Step-Up Price Reduction Again Delayed

VRE riders have been waiting since December for Commonwealth officials to approve the lower rate for "step-up" tickets.

Adopt a Cat: Rescue Tobie

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

Fort Belvoir USO Warrior Center Opens Today

The facility will help men and women injured in the line of duty with the difficult process of recovery.

Governor Includes Budget Provision to Supplement Gunston Hall Director Salary With Private Donations

The ideal salary will be six figures.

Congressman Connolly to Host Telephone Town Hall Tuesday

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

Hyland Takes Community on 26th Annual Mount Vernon District Virtual Bus Tour

What's going on in the Mount Vernon District? Read below and find out.

Ebbin, Puller Vote for Ban on Smoking in Car With Kids

Virginia Senate bill prohibits smoking in a vehicle when carrying kids aged 15 or younger.

Barker, Puller Split Votes on Letting Governor Serve Two Consecutive Terms

Lorton-area representatives Sen. George Barker (D-39th) and Sen. Toddy Puller split on amendment. Barker votes "no," and Puller votes "yes."

Reps. Moran and Connolly: Sequestration Likely to Happen

What will it mean for the Northern Virginia economy?