Chairman Sharon Bulova proposed the commission, which will address long lines and wait times.
In this column, Patch publishes the latest round of McLean restaurant reports.
Virginia joins Texas, other states in creating a petition to secede from the United States. At least two McLean residents have signed it.
While it was a close race in McLean, many precincts favored Democrats in 2012.
Longtime politico from Mount Vernon tells Richmond Times-Dispatch it's time to get out of politics, after Nov. 6 loss.
Politico reports that McAuliffe announced his intentions to his supporters in an email Thursday.
New Virginia senator says first order of business is to work on good solutions to nation's debt.
Polls will close at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Stay tuned to McLean Patch for returns.
Polls open until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
McLean voters chose Obama and Kaine, too. Find out how your precinct voted.
Fairfax City residents cast about 900 less absentee ballots this year than in 2008.
In 2008, Barack Obama was the first Democrat to take Virginia since 1964. In 2012, the contest between the president and Republican hopeful is still too close to call.
Be prepared. Map out your polling place today.
High occupancy toll lanes were originally scheduled to open in December.
Dranesville District supervisor John Foust says county was better prepared to handle Sandy.
Anne Holton will kick off canvassing event Saturday from McLean residence.
Officials have suggestions for those who had planned to vote Monday or Tuesday as Hurricane Sandy approaches Northern Virginia.
Their campaign message Saturday morning was targeted to women voters.
The wives of presidential candidate Gov. Mitt Romney and Sen. John McCain will be at McLean Central Park at 9 a.m. Saturday.
A look back at the top stories in McLean from Oct. 22-26
Colin Powell, a McLean resident, endorsed President Obama during a television appearance on Thursday.
Kyle McCauley, of McLean, submitted the following letter to the editor, urging Fairfax County voters to choose "yes" for a proposed amendment to the Virginia Constitution.
Voters will decide on changes to eminent domain law and the General Assembly's veto session scheduling on November's ballot.
Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust said hundreds of comments were submitted at a public meeting more than two weeks ago.
Do you have a question you've always been dying to ask? We'll get it answered for you.
Public, private sector to team up to help the county toward "greener" pastures.
Reducing the need to travel by car — and available parking — are key to improving gridlock
The Great Southeast ShakeOut is scheduled for 10:18 a.m. Thursday.
Polls open at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dolley Madison Community Library.
Sequestration topped the agenda at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments October board meeting.
Here's information on how to register to vote in Virginia. Make sure you are registered or your current registration is valid before the Oct. 15 deadline.
U.S. Senate candidates answer questions posed by our Northern Virginia readers.
U.S. Senate candidate responds to 10 questions posed by Patch readers in Northern Virginia.
Money to prevent flooding in lower Huntington, money for libraries, fire stations and parks will be on the ballots for Fairfax County voters in November.
Mobile device such as an iPhone trumps TV, radio, computer.
How do you think a a $3 billion transportation shortfall should be funded?
Hundreds of patients received doses of steroids tainted with meningitis. Know the signs and symptoms.