Here's what Fairfax County government offices and services will be open and closed for Christmas.
Soon-to-be Senator will serve on three committees important to Northern Virginia.
Representatives of three state education agencies issued a rebuttal to Gov. McDonnell's comments about possibly allowing teachers and other school staff to carry weapons.
The EPA says there are easy ways to help keep the green in the environment during the holidays.
Northern Virginia Democrat cites Republican polls of NRA members that show support for five measures.
Grappling with the state budget, trying to ban texting while driving and more.
The upcoming Virginia General Assembly will have to amend the Governor's budget, or else it may be a while longer before the position is filled.
The new temporary boss at Gunston Hall Plantation has his hands full.
President Obama wants to raise tax rates on those making $250,000 or more.
Time for some chow.
Median household income in 2011 was down 4.2 percent from 2007.
And the $17 million expanded shelter is set to open in December...
Virginia's lieutenant governor made the announcement Wednesday morning.
Providers must attend more training hours, get TB screenings and comply with fire safety codes.
Officials hopeful bicycle master plan will make roads safer for Fairfax County cyclists.
Constituents are waiting to hear whether they received tickets to President Obama's inauguration Jan. 21.
VRE might not get $9.6 million from the federal government for access to tracks.
Virginia's High Court will hear arguments from a homeowners' association that wants to prevent Metro from moving a bus lot to Cinder Bed Road.
Police have responded to four crashes since new lanes opened Saturday, all around the Springfield-area northbound Express Lanes entrance.
St. Nick took a quick ride through rush-hour traffic in a Tesla convertible roadster on Friday morning.
'Multiple internal control issues' prompt review of Virginia Railway Express management.
Longtime politico says it's time to get out of politics following his Nov. 6 election loss to Tim Kaine.
President Barack Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day.
Fairfax County's Office of Elections provided this update Tuesday about voting in Fairfax County.
About 100 voters were in line Tuesday morning at one Lorton precinct.
Precinct-by-precinct results on every race and issue Lorton-area voters decided on.
The Green Party candidate for Virginia's 11th congressional District is fed up with politics in Washington. How would he change things up?
The Independent Green candidate for Virginia's 11th congressional District seat talks about why he's running, and how the U.S. government should work.
The Independent candidate for Virginia's 11th congressional District seat raps with Patch about taking money out of politics.
And the Northern Virginia economy hangs in the balance...
Find your polling location in Fairfax County for the Nov. 6 election.
Officials have suggestions for those who had planned to vote Monday or Tuesday as Hurricane Sandy approaches Northern Virginia.
Former GOP presidential nominee spoke at American Legion Post 177.
Economist discusses why he’s running as an Independent for Virginia’s 11th congressional District seat.
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate lays out differences with his opponent Saturday to supporters, volunteers in Fairfax Station.
Former military man, Republican talks about why he's running in Virginia's 11th congressional District
Democratic incumbent in Virginia's 11th congressional District answers 10 questions from Patch readers.
Independent candidate for Virginia's 11th Congressional district answers 10 questions from Patch readers.
The computers were presented to the school by Moran, donated by federal agencies no longer using them.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. and Democrat faces several opponents in reelection bid for Virginia's 11th District seat.