National Security Expert, Ex-CIA Operations Officer Enters 11th District Race

Eight Democrats and one Republican are running in the Sept. 7 special election to fill Virginia's 11th District congressional seat.

2 More Democrats Enter 11th District Congressional Race

Two more Democrats announced they were entering the race for the vacant congressional seat in Virginia's 11th District.

Views On Tysons Casino Shared By VA Lt. Governor Candidates

Not all candidates running for lieutenant governor in the June 17 VA Democratic primary oppose the effort to build a casino in Tysons.

Musk Briefs CIA Leaders At McLean HQ On DOGE's Cost-Cutting Measures

Elon Musk met with top CIA officials Tuesday to share DOGE's cost-cutting methods and how they could be applied at the intelligence agency.

How Musk's Drastic Job Cuts Are Complicating Virginia State Budget

State legislators updated constituents in McLean on the effect actions by President Trump and Elon Musk may have on Virginia's economy.

VA Has Gotten $971M In Disaster Aid Since 2003: What If FEMA Was Cut?

Virginia has received nearly $1 billion in disaster aid since 2003. What would happen if President Donald Trump cut FEMA?

Protest At Tysons Tesla Dealership Condemns Musk, Trump Policies

Protesters at the Tysons Corner Tesla dealership criticized billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's "unlawful" actions.

Sullivan Running For Reelection To VA House Of Delegates In November

Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan Jr. officially announced that he would be seeking reelection to the Virginia House of Delegates in November.

Dranesville District Meetings To Collect FY2026 Budget Proposal Input

A proposed 1.5 cent hike to the real estate tax rate would see the average Fairfax household real estate bill increase by $638 next year.

When Does Daylight Saving Time Begin? What To Know In VA

Daylight saving time is almost here. Virginia will soon spring forward, but some politicians want to stop changing the clocks.

Real Estate Tax Hike, 208 Staffing Cuts In Proposed Fairfax Co. Budget

The Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal calls for a 1.5-cent hike in the real estate tax rate and the reduction of 208 county positions.

Tysons Casino Bill Killed For 2025 VA Legislative Session

A House of Delegates subcommittee voted to pass by the Tysons casino bill, meaning it is dead in the 2025 VA legislative session.

Despite Critics Tysons Casino Bill Faces Another Vote In Legislature

Two NoVA lawmakers in recent days criticized the Tysons casino bill for its lack of local support and the absence of state gaming oversight.

Time To End Casino Distraction and Focus On Important Work: Letter

Del. Holly Seibold (D), who represents the Tysons area in Richmond, reaffirms her opposition to the proposed casino project.

Tysons Casino Bill Advances: What To Know

Members of the Virginia Senate voted to advance the controversial Tysons casino referendum bill for consideration by the House of Delegates.

Tysons Casino Bill Heads To Full VA Senate For Consideration

Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) touted the benefits his casino bill would bring to the state over objections from local residents.

Lawmakers Should Focus On Funding Education, Not Tysons Casino: Letter

Letter: Fairfax County Board Chair Jeff McKay calls on Richmond lawmakers to focus on funding education and not its Tysons casino efforts.

Where's My Refund: Check Your IRS Tax Refund In VA

The 2025 tax season is under way and Virginia taxpayers can check the status of their refund using the IRS' online tool.

Fairfax Supervisors Reiterate Position On Tysons Casino

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will send state lawmakers an updated letter restating their position on the Tysons casino legislation.

Tysons Casino Could Make Intelligence Operatives Targets: Letter

Former executive with the U.S. intelligence community calls on the Virginia General Assembly to vote down the Tysons casino proposal.

Letter: Tysons Casino Bill An Unnecessary National Security Risk

A former U.S. Defense Department leader warns members of the Virginia Senate about of the security risk caused by a casino in Tysons.

Tysons Casino Bill Passes First Hurdle In VA Legislature

Legislation that would pave the way for a casino to be built in Tysons passed the Gaming Subcommittee of the Virginia Senate on Monday.

Tysons Casino Bill To Be Reviewed By VA Senators Jan. 20

The gaming subcommittee of the Virginia Senate will hold a public hearing on the Tysons casino bill on Monday in Richmond.

Tysons Casino Tramples Neighborhoods, Ignores Residents: Opponents

Plans for a Tysons casino have trampled the wishes of local residents and promised jobs that may not materialize, opponents said Wednesday.

No Fairfax Casino Coalition Heads To Richmond To Voice Opposition

Opponents to the proposed legislation to put a casino referendum on a ballot in Fairfax County are lobbying lawmakers in Richmond.

What To Know About Renewed Tysons Casino Plans

Patch has a roundup of casino news and links to coverage of the proposed Tysons casino and entertainment district legislation.

Tysons Casino Referendum Bill Resurfaces As General Assembly Opens

A new Tysons casino referendum bill will be considered by the Virginia General Assembly's 2025 session, which begins Wednesday.

Casino Backers Spent $1.5M On Political Contributions, Lobbying

Backers of the proposed Tysons casino reported spending more than $1.5 million in political contributions and lobbying efforts in Richmond.

$755K Spent To Defeat Tysons Casino Referendum Bill By MGM, PR Firm

Opponents of the proposed Tysons casino spent more than $755,000 on lobbying efforts, records show.

Tysons Casino Discussion Now Virtual Due To Winter Weather: NAACP

NAACP moved its discussion on the Tysons entertainment district online due to the expected inclement weather. All attendees must register.

Tysons Casino Discussion Planned By Fairfax County NAACP

Fairfax County NAACP is hosting a public discussion in the Mount Vernon District about the proposed Tysons entertainment complex.

Tysons Casino Poses National Security Threat: Intelligence Experts

A letter signed by 109 past members of the defense and intelligence communities say a casino in Tysons would be a national security threat.

Tysons Casino Backer Paid $54K For 2024 General Assembly Lobbying

In addition to donating more than $1.2 million to candidates and PACs, Comstock Holdings hired lobbyists to represent them in Richmond.

Tysons Casino Backer Makes $75K In Political Donations Since January

Comstock Holdings has donated more than $75,000 since the end of January in preparation for the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session.

Tysons Casino Referendum Bill Awaits 2025 VA General Assembly

Sen. Dave Marsden plans to file a casino referendum bill in late 2024, giving Fairfax residents a chance to vote on a casino.

McLean Voter Guide: General Election Candidates, Polling Places

Polls in McLean are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday for voters to cast ballots in the 2024 general election.

225 More Affordable Housing Units Coming To Somos At McLean Metro

When construction on the Somos at McLean Metro is completed, 456 rental units will be added to Fairfax County's affordable housing stock.

Power Restored At Fairfax Government Center; Some Services Remain Down

Power was restored Wednesday afternoon at Fairfax County Government Center. Earlier voting continues, but some services were still down.

Casino Would Hurt Tysons Plan, Job Growth On Silver Line: Supervisor

Local lawmakers say a Tysons casino would undermine potential job growth and derail economic development along Metro’s Silver Line.

5K Union Jobs, Workforce Housing Among Benefits Of Casino: Union

Union workers rallied outside the Fairfax County Government Center advocating for a casino referendum bill and benefits it would bring.