Fairfax County Dept. of Transportation Denies South County Federation's Workhouse Way Request

The Federation wants a modification so traffic could turn in all directions into the Workhouse Arts Center.

How Does the New Health Care Law Affect You?

Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) is hosting a forum at Alexandria's T.C. Williams High School for his Northern Virginia constituents to better understand health reform.

Rep. Moran Supports U.S. Military Intervention in Syria

Moran said that the country will continue to use weapons of mass destruction unless the U.S. steps in.

NoVA Congressional Delegation to Weigh Syria Strike

President Obama on Saturday says United States should take action on Syria; will seek Congress' authorization for use of force.

Womb with Two Views: Ken Cuccinelli on Contraception

The GOP candidate denies accusations he’d limit contraception. What do you think?

Labor Day 2013: What's Open, Closed in Fairfax County

Republican Lt. Governor Candidate E.W. Jackson Making Campaign Appearance in Springfield Tuesday

Jackson will speak at the Greenspring Retirement Community in Springfield.

Meadowood Barn Renovation Impacted By Sequestration

And the Bureau of Land Management is conducting a new feasibility study.

March on Washington: What Would Martin Luther King Jr. Say Today?

Tell us, Lorton: 50 years after the civil rights leader's historic speech, what would his message have been in 2013?

What's Open, What's Closed on Labor Day in Fairfax County

Libraries, government officers will be closed for the September holiday.

DMV 2 Go Customer Service Van at Government Center on Thursday

Forget about those long lines at the DMV!

Op-Ed: Let's Have a Dialogue on Library Changes

Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova says she will ask county library board to delay beta testing, but also wants citizens to chime in on proposed changes.

Election 2013: Attorney Gen. Democratic Candidate Mark Herring ‘Deeply Disturbed’ With Ken Cuccinelli and Opponent Mark Obenshain

Herring spoke in Springfield on Thursday night.

Democrat Attorney Gen. Candidate Mark Herring Making Campaign Appearance in Springfield

Herring will speak at the Greenspring Retirement Community on Thursday.

BLM Building 2.5 Miles of Mountain Bike Trails

Volunteers are still needed to finish them...

Rep. Connolly: $3.1 Million FEMA Grant Will Give Fairfax County 19 More Firefighters

The County will get funding to allow for fire and emergency department staffing.

Virginia Elections 2013: Terry McAuliffe Opposes GW Forest Fracking, Focuses on Chesapeake in Environmental Protection Plan

The plan McAuliffe unveiled Thursday pledges to preserve 400,000 acres of open space over four years.

Would You Pay Higher Cell Phone Fees to Benefit Schools?

DC, Virginia Join Suit Against $11 Billion Merger of US Airways and American Airlines

The deal would have big impact on Reagan National Airport, attorneys general argue.

Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli Trade Barbs at Business Forum

Area chambers host event on range of issues, but gubernatorial candidates focus on the opposition.

A Vacation? Really? Has Congress Earned a Break From Washington?

Poll: Voters looking for fewer beach bums and more Washington work from legislators.

Fairfax County Board Proposes One-Time $500 Bonus for Employees

Fairfax County employees union leader says money isn't enough — and supervisors have "got to do something" about base pay.

Lorton Library Holding Rights Restoration Clinic

Virginia's nonviolent felons who qualify can now have their civil rights restored.

E.W. Jackson: Democratic Party is 'anti-God'

More "extreme" statements from Virginia's GOP candidate for lieutenant governor in 2013 election has officials from both parties up in arms.

McAuliffe-linked Car Company Under SEC Investigation

Workhouse Arts Center's Future in Hands of Wells Fargo and Fairfax County

The nonprofit can't pay off $52 million in bond debt to the bank.

Speak Out: How High is Too High for Metro Parking?

Should DC Be More Like New York?

Looking up for a solution to the region's population crunch.

Suicide During Arrest, New Goodwill, Bus Hits Woman and Standing Water

Top stories from our Patch sites in the Prince William County area, Fredericksburg and portions of Fairfax County.

Nice Weather, Ken Cuccinelli’s Gifts and the Number of the Day

Five things you need to know today in Lorton.

Rep. Moran: Worst-Of-The Worst Guantanamo Detainees Are Not Devout Muslims

Cuccinelli: No Plans to Give Back $18K in Gifts

Republicans Call on Terry McAuliffe to Come Clean on 'Visa-For-Sale' Scheme

GOP lawmakers are pressing McAuliffe on his ties to Gulf Coast Funds Management and a federal investigation.

Del. Albo: Virginia Disclosure Laws Should Change In Light of Gov. McDonnell Controversy

"We will certainly pass some types of laws to at least increase disclosure," Albo told WTOP.

Connolly: Immigration Reform Probably Won't Be Addressed in House This Session

Connolly said that the 113th Congress is on its way to being "the least productive Congress in history."

Rep. Connolly: Medicare Worked, and So Will Obamacare

Congressman says program will add 30 million people to the private insurance system. "You're welcome, private insurance system," said Connolly.

Cuccinelli Seeking $30 million From Feds for Police Retirement Funds

Rep. Connolly To Speak At Greenspring Retirement Community Tuesday

Connolly is no stranger to Greenspring.

Apology Enough in Gov. Bob McDonnell's Gift Scandal?

The Virginia governor apologized Tuesday amid an ethics scandal, maintaining he did nothing wrong.

Fairfax County Animal Shelter Temporarily Suspends Intake of Dogs

About one dozen dogs at the shelter have exhibited symptoms of an unspecified upper respiratory illness.