No Pay Raises for Fairfax Employees Expected in FY2014, County Exec Says

With budget shortfalls on the horizon, Fairfax County employee pay could take a hit this year.

Poll: McAuliffe, Cuccinelli Tied in Virginia Governor's Race

When Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling is throw into the poll as an independent, poll numbers barely move.

State of the County: Fairfax's Future Is Development

In annual address, Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova warns sequestration could impact revenues, is making business owners delay decisions.

Virginia Texting-While-Driving Bill Heads to Governor's Desk

Bill comes with harsher penalties and makes texting while driving a primary offense.

Officials: New Fairfax Employee Pay Plan Needs More Work

Unions, some supervisors say proposed changes to how Fairfax County pays its employees — namely, an odd-even pay increase system — need more discussion.

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.

Panel Rejects Consecutive Terms for Governor

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

Senate Committee Kills ‘Tebow Bill’

Virginia will remain among the 21 states that do not give home-schoolers access to play public school sports.

Fairfax Board OKs Mosquito, Tick Program

Initiative will target West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease in 2013.

Fairfax Tackles Woodland Pests

County to spray areas with insecticides to prevent cankerworms, moths from destroying trees.

Fairfax County Names New Fire Chief

Richard Bowers Jr. is currently fire chief of Montgomery County, Md.

'Tebow Bill' May Let Home-Schoolers Try Out for Public School Sports Teams

Keam votes against the bill, which passed the House of Delegates and is awaiting action in the Virginia Senate.

Fairfax County Offers Enhanced Viewing Online of Supervisors' Board Meetings

Watch board meetings live or on demand.

Supervisors to Approve West Nile Prevention Program

Tuesday vote will authorize program to survey mosquitoes for West Nile Virus, which killed a county resident and affected eight others in 2012.

Tougher Texting-While-Driving Law Moves Forward in Virginia Legislature

Jail time no longer a maximum penalty under proposed law.

Police: Fairfax Needs Tysons Police Station, More Officers

Metro and redevelopment will bring more crime to Fairfax County — which could require dozens more officers and a new station to help police the area's 1.1 million residents.

Virginia School Safety Panel: Restore Resource Officer Funding, Tighten Gun Penalties

Gov. Bob McDonnell's task force releases recommendations to the General Assembly.

Bicyclists Push for Share-the-Road Laws

Virginia State Sen. Chap Petersen among those praised for introducing safety legislation last month in first Bicycle Action Day in Richmond.

New WiFi Hotspots Now Available in NOVA

Cox launches more than 750 locations throughout Fairfax County and Fairfax City -- about 10 of them in Oakton.

Petersen, Howell Vote for Ban on Smoking in Car With Kids

Virginia Senate bill prohibits smoking in a vehicle when carrying kids aged 15 or younger.

McDonnell's Transportation Bill Moves Forward

Del. Mark Keam votes for the amended package, which would eliminate Virginia's gas tax and hike sales taxes to raise $3 billion over five years.

LeMunyon's Bill Aims to Get NOVA More Road Maintenance Funds

Bill from Oakton's delegate would overhaul how money is allocated in Virginia.

Speak Out on Proposed Fairfax Park Fee Hikes Wednesday

Proposal would impact garden plot program, racquetball rentals and more in Fairfax County.

Howell's 'Gun Show Loophole Bill' Dies in Committee

State Sen. Janet Howell was a sponsor of bill that would demand background checks at gun shows.

'Stuff the Bus' Effort Comes to Oakton Saturday

Drop off food donations for Community Helping Others from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oakton Giant.

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.

What's Open, What's Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Combination of holiday and Inauguration Day means mix of closed government offices, while other Fairfax County workers will be working.

Fairfax Connector Running Inauguration Holiday Routes

Certain express routes will not be running Monday.

Plum Holding Telephone Town Hall Thursday

Stay on the line to talk to your state delegate about issues important to you.

Metro Video Prepares Riders for 2013 Presidential Inauguration

Fewer riders expected this year than for the 2009 presidential inauguration of Barack Obama, but there will be station closures and other transportation adjustments.

Petersen's Felon Voter Rights Proposal Moves On

Tie vote sends part of senator's proposal to restore voting rights of felons to full Virginia Senate committee.

Oakton Church Hosts Meeting on Gun Violence

Thursday meeting at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax aims to start community conversation.

Virginia School Safety Panel Will Be ‘Reasonable, Not Reactionary’

Group charged with evaluating school safety says it'll focus on experts and fact, not emotion.

Northern Virginia Police to Aid Inauguration

Fairfax County is sending 120 officers to help with security at the 2013 presidential inauguration.

Bill Could Make Texting While Driving a More Serious Offense in Virginia

Del. Ken Plum among those who support bill, which would elevate penalty for texting while driving to include possible jail time and up to $2,500 fine.

Letter to the Editor: Virginia Universities Should Accept More In-State Students

A McLean resident sounds off on Virginia students being accepted into Virginia colleges and universities.

Human Services a Hot Topic at General Assembly Town Hall

Fairfax County residents gathered Saturday for a four-hour hearing.

County Seeks Feedback on New Land Use Initiative

Fairfax County officials want input on "Fairfax Forward," an alternative to the current system used by the county to make land use decisions.

Video: Howell Looks Toward 2013 Session

Residents talk Silver Line, gun laws and other issues as legislators prepare for Virginia General Assembly Session.