Democrats Attack Cuccinelli in New Ad Over Violence Against Women Act

The advertisement criticizes Cuccinelli for staying silent on the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act.

Why Did My Cell Phone Ring Overnight?

New Fairfax County system used for wireless emergency alerts.

Virginia DMV Will Soon Issue Birth Certificates

John Tran to Ascend to Circuit Court Bench Friday

Tran, Virginia's first Asian-American judge, was elected in May.

Virginia Elections 2013: Northam Touts Gift, Ethics Reform

Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor would ban gifts for politicians over $100.

Paying Car and Real Estate Taxes? In Fairfax County, There's an App for That

New Fairfax County app will make it easier for county residents to pay their taxes.

Student Loan Rates to Double — Will You Pay $2,600 More?

The Senate couldn't agree on a way to keep student loan rates down Wednesday, meaning potentially doubled rates when students return to campus in the fall.

Fairfax Board OKs Future Human Services Funding Priorities

First Debate for McAuliffe, Cuccinelli Scheduled for July 20

MWAA Green-lights Metro Silver Line Phase 2 Work

Surveying and engineering will begin soon; heavy equipment work will likely take off in Spring 2014.

Light Rail For Tysons: Workshop on Transit Pitch Wednesday

The public is invited to hear the proposal and share ideas and opinions.

Terry McAuliffe: Expanding Medicaid 'The Right Thing to Do' in Virginia

During Monday tour of Inova Alexandria, Virginia gubernatorial candidate said he plans to include Medicaid expansion in all of his proposed budgets.

Fairfax Supervisors to Set Human Services Priorities Tuesday

Supervisors will approve funding priorities for the Consolidated Community Funding Pool, which funds affordable housing and homeless services, among other needs.

Should Virginia Sell Air Rights Over the Dulles Toll Road?

The Commonwealth could lease air space over Rosslyn and East Falls Church Metro stations to generate funds for transportation improvements. Should Fairfax follow suit?

Chap Petersen to Governor: Disclose Gifts or Resign

State senator from Fairfax says disclosing gifts would restore the public's trust in the governor's office.

Fairfax Sign Enforcement: Coming Soon to a Median Near You

Virginia Elections 2013: Gift Bans for Public Officials?

Both major party candidates for Virginia governor support revising gift laws, but Terry McAuliffe's camp is pushing Ken Cuccinelli to go one step further.

Democrats Attack GOP on 1-Year Anniversary of Ultrasound Bill

Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general call the legislation an example of government going too far.

Tax Changes to Take Effect Monday

Statewide, lower gas and higher sales taxes go into effect. Locally, Fairfax City's increased real estate tax takes effect.

Say Goodbye to Election Signs in Fairfax County

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

A $5.75 Train Ride: Will You Pay to Ride Silver Line?

OMG: Txt + Drive = Primary Offense

New traffic laws go into effect Monday in Virginia.

How Much Will It Cost to Ride the Silver Line?

Officials give glimpse of Metro fare and other NOVA transportation updates at Tysons Conference.

Virginia Elections 2013: Robert Sarvis Joins Governor's Race

“Virginia needs open-minded, economically literate leadership, not culture wars and class wars,” Libertarian contender says.

495 Express Lanes' Transurban Moving HQ to Fairfax County

The operator of the 495 Express Lanes now calls Fairfax County home.

Virginia Homeless Rates Continue to Drop

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Fairfax County To Swear In Interim Sheriff

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

Op-Ed by Sen. Tim Kaine: Obama Should Block the Keystone Pipeline

Photos: Behind The Scenes at McLean Silver Line Station

Patch went along Tuesday as Terry McAuliffe and Mark Herring, Democratic candidates for governor and attorney general, toured McLean Metro station. Check out photos of the station's progress.

Will Your Daycare Be Downsizing?

Fairfax County supervisors will vote Tuesday on how many children providers can take into their care.

Virginia Elections 2013: Did Democrats Just Shoot Themselves in the Foot?

Virginia Democrats run the risk of losing the tied state senate and the effectiveness of a Democratic lieutenant governor, experts say.

Ken Cuccinelli Unveils Workforce Policy

While Democrats went to the polls Tuesday, the Republican gubernatorial candidate made appearances in Southside to rally support for new policy.

Officials to Answer Tysons Development Questions Tuesday

Residents are encouraged to attend an open house with developers and officials at Westbriar Elementary Tuesday.

Booz Allen Says Snowden's Disclosures are 'Shocking'

Edward Snowden, who has claimed responsibility for leaking details of NSA and other counter-terrorism activities, worked for the McLean-based consulting group.

Democrat Team: Terry McAuliffe, Ralph Northam, Mark Herring

Virginia Primary results show two state senators will join former Democratic Party chair on ticket for 2013 general election.

Photos of the Day: Silver Line Stations Almost Done

Check out Greensboro and Spring Hill Metro stations as construction continues.