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Virginia Democratic Primary: Small Voter Turnout Heralds Big Changes
McKay’s ‘Experience Counts’ tagline resonates, as does the call for criminal justice reform in the Commonwealth’s Attorney race.
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Fairfax County Chairman Candidates Debate Heats Up
McLean Chamber hosts Democratic candidates’ forum for Board of Supervisors chair; vote June 11.
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Closing Arguments for Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney
Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates meet for final debate before June 11 Primary.
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Let the Jury Decide in Fairfax County
Incumbent Morrogh and Challenger Descano make their cases for county’s top law enforcement post.
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Some Workers Hurt by Shutdown Were Not Paid
Connolly, Beyer, Wexton hold field hearing on government shutdown’s impact on federal contractors.
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Meet the Candidates for Fairfax County Board Chairman
Four to contend in June 11 Democratic Primary to seek to replace retiring Sharon Bulova.
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Sharing Wisdom of Positive Aging
Positive Aging and Wellness Fair draws crowd for education, information – and fun!
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Public Weighs in on Fairfax County Budget Priorities
Schools, market rate adjustments, affordable housing, immigrant services dominate public response.
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Protestors: ‘Resign Ralph!’
Fairfax NAACP and others gather to demand resignation of Gov. Ralph Northam, who was a “no-show” at the event.
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Leadership Fairfax Hits a Home Run
Breakfast with the Board of Supervisors honors community service.
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More Public Input Sought on Parkway Studies
Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways study moves to next phase.
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Public Health Officials Launch TB Awareness Campaign
Tuberculosis still a health issue in Fairfax County.
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Biden, McKay Win Fairfax Dems Poll
More than 50 Democrats will vie for Fairfax County offices on June 11, primary election day.
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Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Candidates Face Off
NAACP and partners question the contenders.
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Virginia: And They’re Off!
Primary Election Day is June 11, 2019; Dems flood District Office to file for candidacy.
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No Property Tax Rate Increase and Fully Funded Public Schools in Fairfax County
County executive presents proposed FY 2020 budget.
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Tolls Off the Table for Fairfax County Parkways
Public opposes Express Toll Lanes on Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways.
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‘A Decade of Transformation – a Future of Opportunity’
NoVa Chamber hosts 27th Annual Economic Conference.
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Drones to Help with Public Safety in Fairfax County?
County Presents Draft Proposal for drone program at public meetings.
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Stuffing the Bus to Help Hungry Kids in Fairfax County
County and community unite for neighbors in need.
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From Amazon to Shutdown
Kaine and Warner comment on the topics of the day at Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce roundtable.
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Richmond Priorities: Education and Transit
Fairfax County Supervisors host session with Fairfax General Assembly delegation.
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Helping Keep Homeless Warm in Fairfax County
Slightly higher numbers of residents in need face higher snowfalls forecasted.
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‘Real Work of Advocacy Begins Again’
Annual SALT conference celebrates 2018 achievements, outlines 2019 priorities.
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Advocating for Immigrant Protection
Fairfax for All Coalition demands more immigrant protection from County supervisors.
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Herring Calls for Criminal Justice Reform at Summit
Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement gather.
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Wolf Trap Park Camp Out
Fifth and sixth graders learn camping skills and experience the great outdoors.
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Climate Forum Highlights Sharp Differences
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions hosts public forum featuring Kaine and Stewart.
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Shop with The Sheriff Adventure
Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office partners with children living in area family shelters for back-to-school shopping.
Cappies: The Next Theatrical Generation Takes the Stage
The 19th Annual 2018 Cappies Award Gala honors area high school talent.
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10th Congressional District Candidates Seek to Convince Local Voters
Sully and Hunter Mill Democrats host forum.
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Local Students Join Gun Safety Town Hall
Much unity, some dissension as community discusses the issue.
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Honoring the Past; Focused on the Future
FACETS celebrates 30th annual “Opening Doors” Benefit Breakfast.
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‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’
Commission for Women celebrates 2018 honorees at Women’s History Month reception.
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Northern Virginia’s Report Card Unveiled
“Shape of the Region” Conference reviews area’s Opportunity Index and gathers leaders to discuss successes and challenges.
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Fairfax County Buildings’ Repurposing Debated
County considers vacant office space repurposing guidelines; public offers some “good ideas.
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Promoting Safe Bicycling in Fairfax County
Cycling advocacy group hosts county law enforcement reps at monthly meeting.
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Town Hall in West Springfield Told of ‘Chaos-Causing Trump Effect’
Fairfax County NAACP hosts Town Hall gathering with Kaine.
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Citizens Shape Virginia Assembly Agenda
Fairfax delegation to General Assembly hears from public before heading to Richmond.
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