Bishop Declines Casino Advocate’s Invitation To Play Bingo

The Virginia Players Alliance president invited Bishop Michael Burbidge to join him for bingo night at a church in Northern Virginia.

No Need For Casinos In Northern Virginia: Bishop Michael Burbidge

The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington said the passion for gambling risks becoming an addiction and threat to one’s freedom.

Casino Bill Should Be Rejected By Fairfax Supervisors: Former Lawmaker

A former Virginia Congressman sent a letter to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors calling on them to publicly oppose the casino bill.

Early Voting Begins For 2024 Election: What's On McLean Ballots

Early voting in the 2024 general election begins Sept. 20 and runs through Nov. 2. Races on the ballot range from president to county bonds.

Casino Efforts, Opposition Mobilize For 2025 VA General Assembly

As work to advance the Tysons casino referendum continues, opponents plan an October community forum at McLean High School.

Former VA First Lady Roxane Gilmore Dies; Youngkin Recalls Her Legacy

Former First Lady of Virginia Roxane Gilmore, who oversaw the 1998-2002 renovation of the Virginia Executive Mansion, has died.

Somos At McLean Metro Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground

Somos at McLean Metro will make living near Tysons affordable and attainable for low-income households, according to Fairfax County leaders.

McLean Woman Named To Historic Preservation Council By President Biden

President Joe Biden appointed his former legislative staff director in the U.S. Senate to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

$8M Raked In By Biden Campaign At McLean Garden Party: Report

Two presidents and a former secretary of state visited a McLean mansion on Tuesday for a garden party and fund-raising event, reports say.

Hung Cao Declared Winner In US Senate Race in GOP Primary: AP

Five U.S. Senate candidates in the Republican primary sought to face U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D) in November. Hung Cao won the crowded race.

McLean Voters Head To Polls Tuesday For VA's Dual Primary Election

Tuesday's dual primary will be the last chance for Republicans and Democrats to choose which candidates they want on the Nov. 5 ballot.

5 GOP Challengers Vie To Face Kaine For US Senate In Tuesday's Primary

Although incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D) is not on Tuesday's primary ballot, five Republicans are vying to unseat him in November.

Casino Opponents Disagree Over Level Of Support At Vienna Festival

No Casino Coalition and Virginia Players Alliance offered differing opinions about their public engagement at the ViVa! Vienna festival.

Tysons Casino Supporters, Detractors Turn Out At ViVa! Vienna

Virginia Players Alliance and No Casino Coalition offer ViVa! Vienna attendees opposing opinions about the proposed Tysons casino.

Meals Tax To Be Explored By Fairfax Board To Diversify Revenue

Fairfax County supervisors approved a measure directing county staff to gather information about the effect of implementing a meals tax.

Former Tysons Casino Site Near Greensboro Metro For Sale

Land once considered as a location for Comstock Holdings' proposed Tysons casino is listed for sale. Plans now call for a Home Depot there.

Fairfax County Dual Primary Election: Early Voting Starts Friday

Early voting begins May 3 for Fairfax County's Democratic and Republican primaries, which are scheduled for June 18.

Enough Is Enough: MCA's Budget Resolution Calls Out Rising Assessments

MCA's Board of Directors will be considering a budget resolution that urges Fairfax County supervisors to reign in expenditures.

Transgender Visibility Day Proclamation Passed By 9 Of 10 Supervisors

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 9-0 to declare March 31 as Transgender Visibility Day. One supervisor was absent from the vote.

Higher Assessments Top Concern For Many At MCA Budget Town Hall

Fairfax County officials fielded questions from the public during Monday night's Budget Town Hall hosted by the McLean Citizens Association.

MGM Resorts Helped Pay Tysons Casino Opponents' Expenses

A coalition that included MGM Resorts paid for a phone survey and buses to take Tysons casino opponents to Richmond to talk to lawmakers.

McLean Precincts Prefer Haley Over Trump In Presidential Primary

Although former President Donald Trump is likely to be the Republican nominee, all precincts in McLean favored opponent his Nikki Haley.

Presidential Primary 2024: Voter Guide In McLean, Fairfax County

On Super Tuesday in Virginia and other states, voters will choose presidential candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries.

FY 2025 Budget: Dranesville Supervisor Hosts 2 Public Meetings

Dranesville Supervisor Jimmy Bierman will be hosting two meetings in March for residents to provide input on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.

13 Early Voting Sites For Upcoming Presidential Primary Open Saturday

Thirteen early voting sites will open in Fairfax County for the March 5 presidential primary in Virginia.

4-Cent Increase To Real Estate Tax Rate In FY 2025 Budget Proposal

Fairfax County executive presented a FY 2025 Budget Proposal that included a 4-cent increase to the real estate tax rate.

What's Open, Closed For Presidents Day 2024 In McLean

There will be various closures for the Presidents Day holiday as well as events to celebrate George Washington events in Northern Virginia.

VA Lawmakers Host Town Hall Meetings In Vienna, Falls Church Saturday

State Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim will co-host two town hall meetings with Dels. Holly Seibold and Marcus Simon on Saturday.

Tysons Casino Bill's Fate Decided In VA Senate

Lawmakers voted Tuesday on whether the Tysons casino bill would move forward or be held over until the 2025 Virginia General Assembly.

'Kill Casino Bill,' Hundreds Call On Lawmakers To Oppose SB 675

Hundreds showed up for a town hall meeting at McLean High School to register their opposition to a casino being built in Tysons.

Delaying Casino Bill To 2025 Only Plan On The Table: Committee Chair

Sen. Louise Lucas said there was no other plan except to take the subcommittee's recommendation and delay the casino bill until next year.

Tysons Casino Bill May Still Be Alive In VA Legislature: Lawmakers

Sens. Jennifer Boysko and Saddam Salim sent emails to constituents cautioning them the Tysons casino bill is not technically dead.

Tysons Casino Bill On Hold After Subcommittee Vote; Opponents React

Fairfax County residents, elected officials and community activists share reactions to SB 675 being held over to 2025 legislative session.

Casino Bill: Town Hall + $416K Donated + New Lobbyist + Hogs & Cowboys

Patch assembles a selection of updates concerning Virginia Senate Bill 675, which seeks to pave the way to build a casino in Tysons.

Casino Bill: New Dranesville Supervisor Takes Stand On SB 675

Dranesville Supervisor Jimmy Bierman shared his stance on SB 675, which would pave the way for a casino to be built in Tysons.

Presidential Primary 2024: Early Voting To Begin In McLean

Early voting will soon begin for the presidential primary, when voters will have the choice of voting in a Democratic or Republican primary.

McLean Basketball Court Project Gets Funding From Park Authority

The Fairfax County Park Authority Board approved a $20,000 in grant funding to support improvements to McLean Central Park.

VA Election Results: Salim, Boysko, Marsden Win Senate Races

Democratic candidates won their elections for Senate Districts 35, 37 and 38, each of which represents a part of Fairfax County.

Fairfax County Clerk Of Court Election Results: Chris Falcon Wins

Democrat Chris Falcon defeated Republican Gerarda Culipher for Fairfax County Clerk of Court in Tuesday's general election.

2023 Fairfax Co. Sheriff Election Results: Kincaid Wins Re-Election

Incumbent Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid easily won re-election over challengers Jerry McMillian and Christopher DeCarlo.