George Allen Honors Father, Former Redskins Coach, at Hall of Fame Ceremony

George Allen traveled to his father's hometown in Michigan last week for a special "Hometown Hall of Famer" ceremony.

Build Your Own Fairfax County FY2014 Budget

A new tool from Supervisor John Cook's office will allow residents to design their own budget package.

Photo: Del. Scott Surovell and Sen. Adam Ebbin Deliver Hybrid Tax Petitions to Richmond

Del. Scott Surovell and Sen. Adam Ebbin delivered nearly 7,000 signatures to repeal the hybrid vehicle tax.

Fairfax Gets New Acting Police Chief

Edwin Roessler will take over as acting chief as search for permanent Fairfax County police chief continues.

Touch Screen Voting 'Unreliable,' Commission Says

Electronic ballot scanning machines and other tools could make lines at the polls shorter, Fairfax County Election Commission says.

Wednesday: Speak Out on Fairfax Home Day Care Limits

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.

Fairfax County, Schools Officials Struggle With Budget

“We’re just growing too much,” Superintendent Jack Dale said Tuesday as talks began between county supervisors and school board members.

Fairfax County Budget Work Starts Tuesday

Tax hike, no employee raises are some of the issues supervisors will tackle in committee meeting for Fiscal Year 2014 spending plan

Reps. Moran, Connolly Re-Introduce Study to Extend Metro Down Route 1 Corridor

The study will explore extending the Yellow Line to Fort Belvoir.

Red Light Cameras Could Return to Fairfax County

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.

Average Fairfax County Tax Bill Could Jump $262

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.

Hundreds of Volunteers Catalogue 462 Chronically Homeless People in Fairfax County

Here's what they found.

Congressmen Jim Moran and Gerry Connolly: Congress is 'Dysfunctional'

The March 1 deadline for sequestration is here.

Fairfax County Budget Proposal Raises Taxes, Cuts Services

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.

Fairfax County Registers Chronically Homeless

Volunteers are visiting homeless at camp sites this week at the crack of dawn.

Fairfax County to Unveil FY2014 Budget Tuesday

The county faces a $169 million shortfall.

Divided Virginia Senate Approves Transportation Overhaul

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."

Fairfax County to Register Chronically Homeless

It's part of the county's plan to end homelessness by 2018.

Supervisor Jeff McKay to Update Constituents on Local Development at Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Event

McKay is featured speaker for the Chamber's Installation Extravaganza.

How Do I Get Tickets to the White House Easter Egg Roll 2013?

Lottery system for tickets begins Thursday and ends Monday, Feb. 25.

Fairfax Chamber Gives Thumbs Up to Sen. Warner's Entrepreneurship Bill

Startup Act 3.0 combines elements of immigration reform to spur job growth.

Virginia House Subcommittee Kills Ebbin's Nondiscrimination Bill

Ebbin: Proposed law was aimed at protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender state employees.

Panel Rejects Consecutive Terms for Governor

House subcommittee rejects Senate amendment to allow Virginia governors to serve two consecutive terms.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine Tours Fort Belvoir Monday, Talks Sequestration

Kaine talks sequestration at base that supports more than 143,251 military and civilian personnel.

Chopra, Herring Win Straw Poll at Mount Vernon Dems Fundraiser

Aneesh Chopra and Mark Herring win a straw poll at the Mount Vernon District Democratic Committee Fundraiser.

Rep. Jim Moran to Host Financial Aid Workshop at Mount Vernon HS

Congressman will be hosting a series of workshops throughout Northern Virginia.

USO Opens Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir

It's the largest facility the USO has ever built.

Virginia House Passes Plan That Would Grade Schools A Through F

Alexandria's Del. Scott Surovell voted for measure that would give all schools letter grades.

Mount Vernon Students Participate in Amundson Institute

Two Mount Vernon High School students traveled to Richmond to learn more about the Virginia General Assembly.

More WiFi Hotspots Come to Northern Virginia

Cox launches more than 750 locations throughout Fairfax County, 27 of them in Mount Vernon.

Arcadia: Proposing a Restaurant at Woodlawn Plantation?

Are the founders of Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture planning a 100-seat restaurant at Woodlawn?

Mount Vernon Area Snow Closures

A look at what's canceled, rescheduled Friday as winter weather advisory goes into effect.

Northern Virginia Prepares for Next Round of Snow Coming Friday

More than 500 trucks will be out salting roads, officials say.

Fairfax County Parks Director to Host Listening Forum

Fairfax County Park Authority director will meet Thursday with residents in Lorton.

Democrats: 'We Have a Lot of Fight Still in Us'

Virginia senators say GOP redistricting plan is unconstitutional; Republican legislators say proposal helps the state better comply with the Voting Rights Act.

County Now Accepting Food Donations for Third Annual 'Stuff the Bus'

All donations, which will be collected at various locations, benefit non-profits and local food pantries.

GOP-backed Bill Could Shift Va. Senate Seats

Some politicians, activist groups decry Monday proposal that could redistrict five Democratic senate districts.

Inaugural 2013 App Has Tools for Attendees, Viewers

Maps, schedules, social network and more for Obama's ceremonial swearing in.

What Not to Bring to the 2013 Presidential Inauguration

Due to unprecedented security levels, a wide range of items are prohibited at the inauguration, balls and some related events.

Shopping Carts Push Politician to the Brink

Del. Scott Surovell wants stores with shopping carts to be held accountable for collecting them from surrounding neighborhoods.