Somebody’s Perfect in Chantilly
Supervisors honor field hockey and football perfection at Westfield High School.
Full Conversation Requires Money on the Table in Fairfax County
Board intends to keep options open by advertising tax increase.
Budget Brinkmanship in Virginia
Lawmakers poised to leave town without passing budget.
Budget showdowns are rare in Virginia, but not unprecedented. Back in 2004, Gov. Mark Warner clashed with Republicans over a sales tax increase. Then in 2014, Gov. Terry McAuliffe engaged in brinkmanship over expanding Medicaid. Now lawmakers are poised to end the session once again without passing a budget.
Extracurriculars: Secret Sauce of Success in Fairfax County
Superintendent’s budget eliminates barrier of $50 activity fee.
Discussing School Shootings and Other Violence with Children
Open dialogue is key to quelling fear, say mental health professionals.
