Capital Improvement Plan details overcrowding at Oakton Elementary, Oakton High.
Legislators to meet with constituents Thursday before the Jan. 9 start of next General Assembly.
Here's what Fairfax County government offices and services will be open and closed for New Years.
County will recycle trees for free through mid-January.
Several residents report hearing helicopters in the skies over the area.
A schedule for government, courts, schools, libraries and transit.
Representatives of three state education agencies issued a rebuttal to Gov. McDonnell's comments about possibly allowing teachers and other school staff to carry weapons.
Virginia senator said daughters asked him Friday what he was going to do about school shootings tragedy.
The magazine ranks Virginia highly thanks to a "pro-business regulatory climate."
Lawmakers ask GSA to consider the area, noting that many FBI employees already live in Northern Virginia.
Reality show star and alleged White House crasher launches gubernatorial campaign website.
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly will speak with 11th District residents.
Virginia's gas tax is a flat rate tax, but leaders are beginning to explore other options.
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board making changes to program after budget woes.
Providers must attend more training hours, get TB screenings and comply with fire safety codes.
Chairman Sharon Bulova proposed the commission, which will address long lines and wait times.
Government schedules for the holiday weekend.
Head of state party to step aside in December after successful 2012 election
The interchange is intended to help improve traffic flow in the area.
Officials seek input in Fairfax, Reston on how to address projected yearly shortfalls of $100 million.
Fairfax County government closed in observance of Veterans Day; county schools are open.
How you can commemorate the holiday in the area
Supervisors chairman says group should look at long waiting times at polling spots, recommend ways to improve.
Former DNC chairman announces his intentions to supporters in an email Thursday, Politico reports
New Virginia senator says first order of business is to work on good solutions to nation's debt.
Oakton voters favor Democrats for statewide races, re-elect two congressman
A look at five precincts that serve Oakton voters
Voters at Oakton precincts talk about the issues that prompted them to cast their ballots
Did redistricting change your polling place? You can find out online.
In 2008, Barack Obama was the first Democrat to take Virginia since 1964. In 2012, the contest between the president and Republican hopeful is still too close to call.
Stay tuned to Patch for updates from the polls and results as incumbent Frank Wolf (R) faces challenger Kristin Cabral (D) and Kevin Chisholm (I).
GOP presidential nominee to campaign in toss-up state on eve of Election Day.
County has early voting polls set up in eight locations
High occupancy toll lanes were originally scheduled to open in December.
The Independent candidate for Congress answers 10 questions from Patch readers.
The Democrat candidate for Congress answers 10 questions from Patch readers.
You asked, 10th District hopefuls answer your questions ahead of Nov. 6 elections.
The debate will be at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Manassas.
Voters will decide on changes to eminent domain law and the General Assembly's veto session scheduling on November's ballot.
Vale Club hosts annual fair for neighborhood