Gov. Bob McDonnell Kicks Off Adoption Campaign In Fairfax

"Virginia Adopts: Campaign for 1,000" has goal of matching 1,000 children in foster care with adoptive families.

Going Digital, Meet New Fairfax Police Chief, McDonnell Says He'll Give Back Gifts

Here are five things to know about politics and government in Fairfax County.

Fairfax Board Approves Bus Route 432 in Tysons, Vienna

The Fairfax Connector route will serve the new Silver Line stations in Tysons, but residents on Creek Crossing Road say it's unsafe.

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Says He Will Return Gifts

The governor, at the center of an ethics controversy, told WTOP Radio on Tuesday he will give back thousands of dollars in gifts to Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams.

Cuccinelli Seeking $30 million for Police Retirement Funds

The attorney general has requested that funds from a federal Medicaid settlement be put into the Virginia Retirement System for law enforcement officers.

Fairfax Board to Vote on Silver Line Parking, Parkway Improvements and Streetcar Tuesday

County supervisors will consider improvements to the Fairfax County Parkway, the Columbia Pike Streetcar line and 700 new parking spaces near McLean Metro Station.

Fairfax County Gets National Environmental, Service Awards

The National Association of Counties awarded Fairfax County for a variety of programs.

Top 19: Friends Remember Victim of Spain Train Wreck, Suicide Suspected in Plane Crash, Arlington No. 1 for Successful, Single Women

Top news of the week from our Patches around Virginia and Washington.

McDonnell’s Apology: Is It Enough?

The Virginia governor apologized Tuesday amid an ethics scandal, maintaining he did nothing wrong.

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Travels to Afghanistan, Kuwait

Virginia's governor has spent this week abroad, putting some distance between himself and an ethics investigation.

Northern Virginia Teens: Fewer Behind the Wheel?

Virginia sees 50 percent drop in 16-year-olds getting a driver's license compared to 1995 statistics. Costly car insurance, rising gas prices, social media, crash statistics all play a role in fewer teens getting behind the wheel, study says.

Democrats: Jackson's Home-School Proposal Would Cost $100 Million

Jackson's proposed constitutional amendment to give home-schoolers equal funding would hurt public school students, Democrats say.

GOP Campaign Ad: "Can You Trust Terry McAuliffe?"

A new TV ad criticizes McAuliffe for not setting up GreenTech plants in Virginia.

New Democratic Ad Attacks Cuccinelli's "War on Abortion"

Honoring Helicopter Heroes, Homeless Find New Homes — And Have You Paid Your Taxes?

Here are five things to know about politics and government in Fairfax County.

Stacey Kincaid Wins Democratic Nomination for Fairfax County Sheriff

Kincaid, a 26-year veteran, defeated interim Sheriff Mark Sites on Tuesday in a Democratic Caucus in Fairfax.

Virginians Can Now Register to Vote Online

The State Board of Elections launched a new online registration system Tuesday.

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Apologizes, Returns $120,000 in Loans to Jonnie Williams

McDonnell announced that he and his family have paid back two loans with interest to the Star Scientific CEO.

E.W. Jackson Refiles Campaign Finance Report With 23 New Donors

Five days after the deadline, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor filed a corrected campaign finance report listing all of his donors.

Fairfax County Democrats to Choose Sheriff Nominee Tuesday

Either Mark Sites or Stacey Kincaid, both vets of the Sheriff's Office, will be selected Tuesday to run in November's elections.

Reaction to VA Governor's Race Debate Between Ken Cuccinelli, Terry McAuliffe

Northern Virginia notables weigh in.

Speak Out: Ken Cuccinelli In Your Bedroom

Is candidate’s defense of sodomy ban aimed at child predators or you?

Virginia Elections 2013: McAuliffe, Cuccinelli Attack In First Debate

Virginia's candidates for governor focus on social issues, transportation, economy, gay rights Saturday in the first debate of the 2013 election season.

Major Closures Overnight on I-95, 395 HOV Lanes this Weekend

Virginia Elections 2013: After Nasty Week, McAuliffe, Cuccinelli Square Off Saturday

The candidates will meet Saturday for the first debate of the 2013 election season at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Va.

E.W. Jackson Fails to Properly Disclose New Campaign Money

Jackson reported $118,608 for June but failed to itemize donors for a large chunk of change.

New Poll Says 84 Percent Would 'Vote Again' for Gov. Bob McDonnell in Wake of Gifts Scandal

But governor sees ratings dip — especially among women.

Poll: Virginians Support Gay Marriage

Democratic Candidates For Sheriff Square Off on Funding, Background Checks

Mark Sites and Stacey Kincaid, both vets of the Sheriff's Office, are competing for the Democratic nomination ahead of November's elections.

Virginia Elections 2013: Democrats Lead in New Poll

Terry McAuliffe holds a 4-point lead over Ken Cuccinelli in the race for governor; the attorney general's race is in a near dead heat.

Fairfax Mulling Deal for 700 Parking Spots at Silver Line Station

CityLine Partners has proposed more than 700 interim parking spots near the McLean Metro station.

Silver Line Opening Delayed — Again

MWAA head says construction delays will push Metro rail line back by eight weeks, making January opening unlikely.

Cuccinelli's Sodomy Problem: Candidate Seeks to Reverse Criticism Over Law

GOP gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli says his support of Virginia's anti-sodomy law is about protecting children from sexual predators; opponent Terry McAuliffe says it's another example of Cuccinelli's "anti-gay" agenda.

Forum for Democratic Hopefuls in Fairfax Sheriff's Race Set for Wednesday

Mark Sites and Stacey Kincaid will discuss their views and ideas for the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office Wednesday in Fairfax.

Virginia Elections 2013: McAuliffe Still Raising More Money than Cuccinelli

McAuliffe raised $1.9 million in June compared to Cuccinelli's $1.1 million.

How Will New Fairfax Daycare Laws Affect You?

Saturday meeting will review new zoning laws, application information for daycare providers hoping to get a special permit from the county to care for more kids.

McAuliffe Campaign Ad: Cuccinelli 'Cannot Be Trusted'

A new ad from gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe questions opponent Ken Cuccinelli's role in a dispute over natural gas.

Ken Cuccinelli Talks Plan for Veterans in Northern Virginia

Cuccinelli discussed his comprehensive plan for supporting Virginia's 840,000 veterans during two events at Herndon's Hilton Washington-Dulles.

Speak Out: Did the Furloughs Fizzle?

Workers furloughed around the DC metropolitan area due to sequestration express concern about their plight.

Warner: Furloughs Have NoVA Choosing to 'Pay for Groceries or Childcare'

Virginia senator says budget sequester was intentionally designed to be “so stupid that no rational person would choose to go down that path.”