“Virginia needs open-minded, economically literate leadership, not culture wars and class wars,” Libertarian contender says.
Low-income families hit hard as federal grant money shrinks.
Local politicians take to social media to express their opinions about Wednesday's announcement.
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was ruled unconstitutional, and the SCOTUS ruling on gay marriage is tied tightly to the Virginia governor's race.
Supreme Court rules that same-sex couples should receive same federal benefits as heterosexual couples, striking down the Defense of Marriage Act.
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Monday a 16 percent drop in homelessness in the last three years.
As Virginia officials react to Supreme Court decision, Gov. Bob McDonnell said he will work to review voting laws and ensure they comply with federal standards.
In Virginia governor's race, new Terry McAuliffe ad stresses the Democrat's commitment to transportation projects; Ken Cuccinelli says his opponent is taking credit where it isn't deserved.
Mark Sites will take over the office July 1 and serve until the special election in November.
Virginia's transportation funding bill goes into effect July 1 with lower gas taxes at the pump, but higher taxes and fees elsewhere.
"The real issue isn’t the pipeline. It’s the wisdom of using tar sands oil."
Chesapeake pastor and attorney E.W. Jackson is the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor of Virginia.
Fairfax County employees will not receive pay increases in FY2014, so the Board will try to work with them this fall to formulate a new pay system.
Virginia gubernatorial candidates spoke at technology and business event in Reston on Thursday.
Providers in single-family homes will be allowed to care for 12 kids with a special permit.
The Democratic candidates for governor and attorney general toured McLean Metro station Tuesday morning.
Mount Vernon Election Guide: Statewide Democrats head to the polls Tuesday, June 11.
The federal loan program could save Fairfax County and Dulles Toll Road users millions, but the tight timeline is giving some supervisors pause.
Arlington police charged the Air Force's Sex Assault Prevention chief With sexual battery Sunday in Crystal City.
Bands will perform at Grist Mill Park in Mount Vernon.
The GOP's state convention in Richmond is two weeks away. Here's what you need to know.
Officials will sit down soon to discuss how to get kids early education -- and fast.
In final FY 2014 spending plan, homeowners will pay $216 more on average; public safety positions will be restored.
This year's event is Saturday, May 4, at Fort Hunt Park. Last year's event raised $30,000.
Officials call plan a "necessary compromise" that will leave some programs unfunded.
Facets has made great strides since 1988, but the vision "is a long way from being realized."
Fairfax County's pre-kindergarten program will likely go another year without the funding it needs to shorten a wait list with hundreds of kids.
More midday and evening routes for Fairfax County buses added as result of public input sessions; final plan expected in June.
"Virginia's got to have the ability to collect all sales tax revenue," says Sen. Mark Warner, who is co-sponsor of a bill that would allow local government to collect sales taxes on Internet purchases.
There will be a Democratic primary for lieutenant governor and attorney general June 11. Absentee voting for Fairfax County residents begins April 26.
The Virginia primary is June 11; the general election is Nov. 5.
Seven Republican candidates are raising campaign dollars before one nominee is named in May.
Residents and stakeholders advocated for human services and employee compensation funding on Wednesday night.
Employees have 8.66 percent less purchasing power than they did six years ago, they said, which may cause them to leave for jurisdictions with better compensation plans.
Fairfax County human services officials say more funds are needed for housing and other programs.
The first of three public hearings on FY 2014 plan is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday. Speakers can sign up in advance.
Officials will highlight successes, challenges in full report to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments on April 10.
Sen. Chap Petersen (Fairfax City) introduced the bill, which will make it easier for local officials to enforce a growing number of zoning violations across Fairfax County.
John Dargle cited personal reasons for leaving the Park Authority; search for a new leader will take anywhere from six to nine months.
The deadline for Supervisor John Cook's new exercise is Monday, April 8.