Say Goodbye to Election Signs in Fairfax County

Beginning this week, new program tasks prison inmates with removing signs Tuesday through Thursday each week .

Gay Marriage: Should Virginia Vote Again?

Supreme Court cites human rights and "dignity" in marriage decision. Is it time for Virginia to reconsider?

Express Lanes: Do You Use Them?

What would make you use the Beltway Express Lanes and do we need more of them?

#DOMA: Oakton Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage

Oakton area residents reacted Wednesday after the decision was handed down.

Live Local Reactions: Supreme Court Ruling

Fairfax County residents react to the ruling on Twitter.

DOMA Is Unconstitutional: Do You Agree?

Supreme Court rules that same-sex couples should receive same federal benefits as heterosexual couples, striking down the Defense of Marriage Act.

Supreme Court Rulings Victory for Gay Rights

SCOTUS ruled the federal ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional, and the decision is tied tightly to the Virginia governor's race.

Cuts Could Be Coming to Fairfax County Head Start

Sequestration could force officials to scale back transportation services, enrollment in the 2013-14 school year.

Voting Rights Act 'A Step Backward for Voting Virginians,' Some Leaders Say

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.

Virginia Homeless Rates Continue to Drop

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Monday a 16 percent drop in homelessness in the last three years.

McAuliffe, Cuccinelli Trade Jabs on Transportation

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.

Fairfax County Appoints Interim Sheriff

Mark Sites will take over the office July 1 and serve until the special election in November.

Republican Announces Bid to Oust 'Irrelevant' Sen. Mark Warner

Howie Lind is the former chairman of Virginia's 10th District Republican committee.

Virginia Governor's Race: Tech Forum Features Social Issue Jabs

Both want to create jobs, but McAuliffe says he will stand as a brick wall for women and Cuccinelli says his opponent has no track record at all.

Fairfax Officials, Employees to Talk Pay in September

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.

McLean to Host First Virginia Governor's Race Debate

Fairfax County Chamber and NBC4 to host; to be held at Capitol One HQ in McLean.

How, Where to Vote in Virginia's Democratic Primary Election

Saturday is the last day to vote in-person absentee. Find your polling place for the June 11 primary here.

Photo of the Day: 100 People Sworn In As U.S. Citizens

The new citizens in Fairfax County hail from 38 different nations.

Virginia GOP Convention Over Primary: Good Move?

The Virginia Republican Party will nominate its candidates during a convention in two weeks, and some experts have weighed in on the system.

Fairfax Board to Set Higher Tax Rate, Adopt Lean FY2014 Budget Tuesday

Officials call plan a "necessary compromise" that will leave some programs unfunded.

Fairfax County Seeks Election Officers for June, November

The Virginia primary is June 11; the general election is Nov. 5.

Should Virginia Have a Bag Tax?

Rep. Jim Moran introduced the measure on Earth Day, saying the fee would reduce littering and encourage use of reusable bags.

This Week: More Meetings on Bus Changes

Fairfax County wants your input on revised bus routes for Silver Line service.

Fairfax County Puts $11 Million Toward Pedestrian Improvements

Hunter Mill Bridge among projects getting funding.

Speakers Urge Fairfax County to Restore Human Services Funding

Residents and stakeholders advocated for human services and employee compensation funding on Wednesday night.

How to Win $150: Celebrate Fairfax Launches First Annual Photo Contest

Presented by Patch, the theme is 'Fairfax Is Beautiful.'

Fairfax County Honors Women's History Month

Oakton resident Miriam Swydan Erickson serves as the Providence representative to the Fairfax County Commission for Women.

Fairfax Gets New Acting Police Chief

Roessler will take over for Lt. Col. James Morris, who has been serving as acting chief since October 2012 and was named the Vienna's chief of police last month.

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.

Fairfax Supervisors to Hear Election Report Tuesday

After studying long lines at the polls in the 2012 presidential elections, a Fairfax County election commission will release this week its finding on voting efficiency.

Fairfax County, Local Realty Companies to Take Part in Northern Virginia Housing Expo

Expo is from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School in Falls Church.

Will Metrorail Extend the Orange Line Through Oakton?

Congressmen Gerry Connolly and Jim Moran recently introduced legislation that would study the extension of Metrorail into Centreville, Woodbridge and the Richmond Highway corridor.

Supervisors Expand Oakton Parking District

New spaces will be permit restricted across from Oakton High School.

Oakton, Fairfax County Libraries Prepared for Cuts

A $374,000 reduction could make some titles less available at local branches, including Oakton's.

How Will Sequestration Impact Oakton, Fairfax County?

County will have to raise taxes or increase its commercial real estate occupancy rate, FCEDA head says.

McAuliffe Praises Transportation Compromise, Blasts Cuccinelli

Terry McAuliffe said he disagreed with parts of bill but thought supporting the compromise that passed the Senate on Saturday was crucial.

Congress to Oakton and Virginia: 'Drop Dead'?

Speaking today in Virginia, President Obama targeted Congress for putting "games" over the jobs of tens of thousands of people in Virginia, and he asked for help to prevent sequestration. Here's how to contact your congressman.

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 to Unveil FY2014 Budget Tuesday

The county faces a $169 million shortfall.

Sequestration: Pitting Federal Employees vs. Contractors?

Federal employee union says "larger and costlier contractor workforce relatively untouched" by sequestration.