Bill Paves Way for Fairfax Casino Referendum
Coalition seeks to ‘kill the bill;’ sponsors say Fairfax County needs the money for schools and property tax relief.
A 50,000-member Facebook group called the No Fairfax Casino Coalition is out to "kill the bill," SB982 — Casino gaming; eligible host localities in the Virginia Senate.
Driver Charged in Fatal Crash with Pedestrian
Detectives from FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged the driver from the Dec. 23 fatal pedestrian crash in Chantilly with Failure to Maintain Control.
Oakton Doctor Pleads Guilty to Running Pill Mill
According to court documents, Virginia pharmacies filled approximately 7,330 prescriptions for oxycodone prescribed by Allingham, totaling approximately 405,164 pills.
Be Prepared
Make a “go” bag, think about your family's needs.
Being prepared for emergencies before they happen can help keep your loved ones safe and minimize stress in difficult situations.
Coming Year is Full of Pluses for Mount Vernon
Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.
Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.
Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash in Springfield
On Jan. 3 at 8:06 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on the Franconia Springfield Parkway prior to Bonniemill Lane in Springfield.
Herrity Joins 2025 Race for Lt. Governor
Pat Herrity, the current Fairfax County Board Supervisor for the Springfield District and lone Republican on the board, posted a video on social media on Jan. 4 announcing his candidacy for Virginia lieutenant governor.
Bright New Beginnings for 2025
Our budget challenges this year are driven by continuing needs to keep our highly rated schools funded. Schools are seeing increased needs that are not being met by the state, as was recently highlighted in a state study identifying that we should receive at least $600M more from Virginia.
Koinonia Foundation Celebrates the New Year in a New Space
Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.
Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.
To the Rescue
Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.
Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.
Fairfax County Updates Its ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan
Would you feel comfortable walking on any of these and others? Survey feedback and comments will be accepted through Dec. 20, 2024.
Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets Releases TREDS Study
VDOT's Traffic Records Electronic Data System
Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets released its inaugural study on VDOT's Traffic Records Electronic Data System (TREDS) data of pedestrian and bike crashes in Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington.
Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus to Open Soon
For the last three years, many people zipping by on the Metro or driving on the George Washington Parkway have commented that the glassy, oddly-shaped building rising just north of Alexandria’s Potomac Yard Metro Station looks like a cruise ship.
What Could Mass Deportation Plans Mean Here?
Local officials emphasize welcoming policies.
Local officials emphasize welcoming policies.