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Virginia gubernatorial candidates debated Wednesday night in McLean.

Bare-Knuckle Brawl: McAuliffe, Cuccinelli Debate in McLean 'Mud Bath'

Virginia governor candidates talk government shutdown, Navy Yard shootings, gay marriage — and the Washington Redskins.

Jackson Defends 'Sick' Homosexual Rhetoric; Northam Says Comments Have 'No Place' in Virginia

Lieutenant governor candidates faced off Tuesday night at George Mason University's Arlington campus.

Virginia Secretary of Education Steps Down

Laura Fornash plans to take a job with the University of Virginia.

4 Big Things About the Debate: Virginia Governor's Race 2013

Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli go at it head-to-head Wednesday.

Terry McAuliffe or Ken Cuccinelli? Speak Out

Polls show the candidates for Virginia governor virtually tied.

Kudos for Kaine: Virginia Senator is Top Speller

Tim Kaine leads lawmakers to V-I-C-T-O-R-Y at National Press Club Centennial Spelling Bee.

Speak Out: Are You Ready for a Government Shutdown?

OMB tells federal agencies to prepare for partial government shut down beginning Oct. 1.

Obama Orders U.S. Flags to Fly at Half-Staff

The presidential proclamation was signed Monday to respect the victims of the Navy Yard shooting.

How to Avoid Being Slapped with Fairfax County's $350 'No Plate Tax'

The new tax was announced last week.

Library Board Votes to Suspend Controversial Pilot Programs

Board votes to gather more input before reducing staff, consolidating help desks and hiring staff that did not hold Master of Library Science degrees.

Five Things to Know about Fairfax County Library Changes

There’s a Governor’s Race Underway (But Who Cares?)

Fewer than half of eligible voters will turn out. Will you?

Fairfax County License Plates Now Available for Pre-Order

At least 350 pre-orders must be received to get the plates printed.

Construction on Providence Community Center Starts this Weekend

The 32,000-square-foot community center on 3001 Vaden Drive will include a gym, activity room, and classrooms.

A Womb with Two Views: Ken Cuccunelli on Contraception

Oakton Residents Form Group Opposing Proposed Girl Scout Facility

County Announces Pay Increase for Election Workers

Cuccinelli, McAuliffe to Talk Energy at George Mason's Arlington Campus

Health Care Town Halls Scheduled for 9/11 First Responders in Arlington

Terry McAuliffe Calls for Stiffer Drunk Driving, Domestic Violence Enforcement

What's Opened, What's Closed in Fairfax County on Labor Day

DMV 2 Go Customer Service Van Rolls into Fairfax This Month

Virginia Elections 2013: Terry McAuliffe Opposes GW Forest Fracking, Focuses on Chesapeake in Environmental Protection Plan

The plan McAuliffe unveiled Thursday pledges to preserve 400,000 acres of open space over four years.

Virginia Elections 2013: New McAuliffe Ad Targets Attorney General's Office Investigation

A new attack ad questions Ken Cuccinelli's ethics, but the GOP says McAuliffe is distorting the facts about an investigation over natural gas royalties.

Inspector General Investigating Virginia Attorney General's Office in Natural Gas Case

Democrats say the case gives them reason to question Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, who is also running for Virginia governor in 2013.

Virginia Elections 2013: GOP Attacks McAuliffe's Business Background

A Vacation? Really? Has Congress Earned a Break From Washington?

Fairfax County Board Proposes One-Time $500 Bonus for Employees

Fairfax County employees union leader says money isn't enough — and supervisors have "got to do something" about base pay.

Lunch near Oakton? Try Nottoway Park

Ducky's Grub Food Truck is one of five food trucks to vend at six parks across the county — and more are on the way, says the Fairfax County Park Authority.

Virginia Elections 2013: Mark Herring Would Ban Gifts Over $100

The Democratic candidate for attorney general said Wednesday his ethics reform would include a commission to review and improve Virginia ethics laws.

Federal Furloughs: Pentagon Cuts Mandated Days Off from 11 to 6

Unpaid leave for hundreds of thousands of civilian Department of Defense employees began in July as part of federal budget cuts.

E.W. Jackson: Democratic Party is 'anti-God'

More "extreme" statements from Virginia's GOP candidate for lieutenant governor in 2013 election has officials from both parties up in arms.

Janet Howell Among Democracy For America's Heroes

Virginia state senator, whose district includes Oakton, nominated by PAC for progressive ideas.

Virginia Elections 2013: New GOP Ad Attacks Terry McAuliffe Over Federal Investigation

The ad criticizes gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe for his business background with GreenTech Automotive and a pending SEC investigation into investment practices.

McAuliffe-linked Car Company Under SEC Investigation

The SEC is looking into investment practices at GreenTech, the eco-friendly car company with ties to Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe.

Virginia Working Toward Limiting Legalized Abortion?

The City of Fairfax now requires clinics to acquire a special-use permit, which opponents claim is a backdoor way to limit legal abortions.

Cuccinelli: No Plans to Give Back $18K in Gifts

The Republican nominee for governor said Wednesday he won't return gifts from Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams.

ACLU Files Lawsuit to Fight Virginia's Gay Marriage Ban

The ACLU and other groups filed suit on behalf of two same-sex Virginia couples to lift the gay marriage ban in Virginia and get out-of-state marriages recognized.

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Says Daughter Returned $15,000 Wedding Gift

The governor announced Wednesday a $15,000 gift for catering at his daughter's wedding had been returned to Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams.