George Allen traveled to his father's hometown in Michigan last week for a special "Hometown Hall of Famer" ceremony.
A new tool from Supervisor John Cook's office will allow residents to design their own budget package.
Del. Scott Surovell and Sen. Adam Ebbin delivered nearly 7,000 signatures to repeal the hybrid vehicle tax.
Edwin Roessler will take over as acting chief as search for permanent Fairfax County police chief continues.
Electronic ballot scanning machines and other tools could make lines at the polls shorter, Fairfax County Election Commission says.
Fairfax County planning commission seeks input on proposal to raise the number of children allowed in home daycares — but even raising the limit might not be enough, providers say.
“We’re just growing too much,” Superintendent Jack Dale said Tuesday as talks began between county supervisors and school board members.
Tax hike, no employee raises are some of the issues supervisors will tackle in committee meeting for Fiscal Year 2014 spending plan
The study will explore extending the Yellow Line to Fort Belvoir.
Supervisors directed staff Tuesday to examine costs and benefits of a launching another red light camera program, which reduced violations by 45 percent during its first run a decade ago.
Supervisors advertise a higher real estate tax of $1.095 per $100 of assessed value, a 2-cent increase from the current rate but not as high as one supervisor hoped.
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The March 1 deadline for sequestration is here.
No employee pay increases in Fiscal Year 2014 spending plan, which would increase average household taxes by $262 and give Fairfax County Public Schools $62 million less than officials asked for.
Volunteers are visiting homeless at camp sites this week at the crack of dawn.
The county faces a $169 million shortfall.
Sen. Janet Howell calls compromise — expected to raise $880 million a year for roads and mass transit —"truly the best we're going to get."
It's part of the county's plan to end homelessness by 2018.
McKay is featured speaker for the Chamber's Installation Extravaganza.
Lottery system for tickets begins Thursday and ends Monday, Feb. 25.
Startup Act 3.0 combines elements of immigration reform to spur job growth.
Ebbin: Proposed law was aimed at protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender state employees.
House subcommittee rejects Senate amendment to allow Virginia governors to serve two consecutive terms.
Kaine talks sequestration at base that supports more than 143,251 military and civilian personnel.
Aneesh Chopra and Mark Herring win a straw poll at the Mount Vernon District Democratic Committee Fundraiser.
Congressman will be hosting a series of workshops throughout Northern Virginia.
It's the largest facility the USO has ever built.
Alexandria's Del. Scott Surovell voted for measure that would give all schools letter grades.
Two Mount Vernon High School students traveled to Richmond to learn more about the Virginia General Assembly.
Cox launches more than 750 locations throughout Fairfax County, 27 of them in Mount Vernon.
Are the founders of Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture planning a 100-seat restaurant at Woodlawn?
A look at what's canceled, rescheduled Friday as winter weather advisory goes into effect.
More than 500 trucks will be out salting roads, officials say.
Fairfax County Park Authority director will meet Thursday with residents in Lorton.
Virginia senators say GOP redistricting plan is unconstitutional; Republican legislators say proposal helps the state better comply with the Voting Rights Act.
All donations, which will be collected at various locations, benefit non-profits and local food pantries.
Some politicians, activist groups decry Monday proposal that could redistrict five Democratic senate districts.
Maps, schedules, social network and more for Obama's ceremonial swearing in.
Due to unprecedented security levels, a wide range of items are prohibited at the inauguration, balls and some related events.
Del. Scott Surovell wants stores with shopping carts to be held accountable for collecting them from surrounding neighborhoods.