Fairfax County resident and veteran John P. Sopko, 83, retired with a disability that began in 1972. However, when he requested reimbursement of real estate taxes, the Fairfax County Board of ...

According to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), drug overdose deaths among Virginia residents decreased by 43% in 2024.

Democratic and Republican voters selected their nominees for Congressman Gerry Connolly’s seat. Connolly passed away in late May.

This Michelle Alvarez’s favorite gift ever. There is nothing I enjoy more than being able to hear my children pursue their passions, filling our home with beautiful music! She was able to borrow ...

What’s Welcome in the Comments Talk about ideas, not people. Feel free to disagree with others—just keep it respectful. Thoughtful critiques of governments, organizations, and beliefs are ...

Fairfax County is expanding its solar initiatives with two projects in Reston and Lorton that officials say will strengthen the county’s commitment to renewable energy.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering an Electrical Substation Zoning Ordinance Amendment on top of the already established oversight from local, state, and federal authorities. I ...

Parents also complain that middle schoolers aren’t getting enough sleep, but in the future if the sleep schedule switched, then their children would have to wake up earlier for 4 years rather ...

Fireworks come early at the Workhouse Arts Center. This Saturday, the center will hold its annual fireworks blowout. They pop the sparklers early so you can celebrate twice, and they ...

According to the 2025 Fairfax County Point-in-Time Count (PITC), homelessness in Northern Virginia has been steadily on the rise since 2017. Although Fairfax County is considered one of the wealthiest ...

S o it’s hot now. Hot and humid. Makes me grateful for air conditioning. Whether you enjoy the heat or not, there are foods that can actually help cool your body down naturally. Foods high in ...

Oakton resident Charlene Crowley says she has difficulty saying good things come from tragedy.