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President Bush details the shaky real estate market as one of the major causes of the financial crisis in his ...
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The Oldest Church in Loudoun
St. James’ Episcopal Church and Shelburne Parish trace their history...
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It's My Birthday
Today is my birthday. In a few hours Mike will be home and we’ll share a special dinner and I’ll ...
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It's time to travel!
Haydin is almost 10 months old and soon she'll have a number of firsts! Her first family vacation, plane ride ...
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They would have been better off spending $300m on Pet Rocks and Chia Pets.
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An AK-47 assault rifle, similar to the one shown here, was discovered Sept. 30 in a Fairfax hotel room by members of the United States Secret Service and Fairfax County Police.--Courtesy photo    | ›› more

Potential presidential assassination foiled in Fairfax

10/15/2008

A man in possession of a Chinese passport and an AK-47 was arrested in a Fairfax hotel Sept. 30 for sending threatening messages to President George W. Bush and former Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Recent News Stories

State transportation budget slashed

10/15/2008

Economic downturn reduces expected transportation revenues by $2.1 to $2.6 billion | 0 comments - ›› more ...

County budget picture worsens

10/15/2008

Furlough, hiring freeze part of plan to make up $58 million hole | 0 comments - ›› more ...

School boundary study concerns parents

10/15/2008

About 50 parents were at Herndon's McNair Elementary School Oct. 9 to voice their concerns about an upcoming school boundary study. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Herndon looks at anti-day-laborer measures

10/15/2008

The Town of Herndon is again considering measures to further hinder  day-laborers from congregating in certain areas of the town. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Three drivers killed in four days

10/15/2008

Three fatal car crashes occurred within a four-day span last week in Fairfax County. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Couple charged in cat drowning

10/15/2008

An Alexandria couple was charged with animal cruelty after allegedly drowning their cat in the Potomac River. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Economy evokes memories

10/15/2008

Area seniors recall their lives during the Great Depression. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Running on experience in the 11th

10/15/2008

Connolly touts government credentials while Fimian celebrates business know-how | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Hotel proposal gains new life

10/15/2008

The Herndon Town Council voted unanimously to consider an amended proposal to develop an extended-stay hotel in the downtown. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Fire rips through Chantilly Country Club

10/15/2008

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Judge rules in Episcopal property dispute

10/15/2008

Court sides with breakaway church over Episcopal diocese. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Chamber of Commerce installs Frisch as COO

10/15/2008

Richard J. Frisch is the new chief operating officer for the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Rust, Vanderhye talk transportation

10/15/2008

The McLean Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its monthly meeting Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Byrd Library to close for renovations Nov. 1

10/15/2008

Springfield's Richard Byrd Library will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 1 for renovations. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Public input sought for watersheds

10/15/2008

Fairfax County will host a forum to get public input on Sugarland Run and Horsepen Creek watersheds at a forum on Thursday, Oct. 30 | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Bridge repairs continue on Springvale Road

10/15/2008

The Virginia Department of Transportation expects to complete emergency repairs to the Springvale Road bridge over Piney Run by Oct. 17. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

GMU's Larranaga to address McLean Chamber

10/15/2008

Gerge Mason University's head basketball coach will be the featured speaker at Nov. 6 luncheon | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Woman charged with abuse, neglect

10/15/2008

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Larceny in Fairfax Station

10/15/2008

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McLean park may be expanded

10/15/2008

Park Authority discussed the possible acquisition of two acres of land at Oct. 14 meeting. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Rules changing in student loan game

10/15/2008

The credit crunch that knocked mortgage lenders to their knees three months ago now has the education lending market in its cross hairs. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Herndon man charged with embezzlement

10/15/2008

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Inova Fairfax Hospital named best in state

10/15/2008

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Stabbing in Vienna

10/15/2008

A man was stabbed in the hand at a Vienna restaurant on Oct. 11.   | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Changes also grand for one of county's other mega retail areas

10/13/2008

Big plans are in store for this weathered box of a mall surrounded by parking lots, noisy highways and graying office buildings. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Reston man killed in vehicle crash

10/13/2008

On Saturday, October 11 at 1:19 a.m., officers were called to the scene of a fatal vehicle crash in Reston. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Four charged in series of robberies

10/10/2008

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Centreville woman dies in car accident

10/10/2008

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Forest cemetery leaves a living legacy

10/9/2008

When Middleburg resident Rick Dawson was asked by Centreville business owner Jack Lowe to turn part of a Methodist adventure camp into a forest cemetery where trees serve as living memorials, he thought he was going crazy. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Moran goes after 10th term as U.S. representative

10/9/2008

If re-elected on Nov. 4, Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Moran will assume his 10th term in office. Republican challenger Mark Ellmore is trying to keep that from happening in the 8th District. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Crime spree has police on alert

10/9/2008

Three armed robberies, a shooting and another attempted armed robbery that included assault have all occurred in the Reston/Herndon area since Oct. 2. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Are illegals voting in U.S. elections?

10/9/2008

A study released Oct. 7 by a former executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies claims that American elections are potentially being affected by voters who are not American citizens. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

This Week

State transportation budget slashed

10/15/2008

Economic downturn reduces expected transportation revenues by $2.1 to $2.6 billion | 0 comments - ›› more ...

County budget picture worsens

10/15/2008

Furlough, hiring freeze part of plan to make up $58 million hole | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Potential presidential assassination foiled in Fairfax

10/15/2008

A man in possession of a Chinese passport and an AK-47 was arrested in a Fairfax hotel Sept. 30 for sending threatening messages to President George W. Bush and former Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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Potential presidential assassination foiled in Fairfax

10/15/2008

A man in possession of a Chinese passport and an AK-47 was arrested in a Fairfax hotel Sept. 30 for sending threatening messages to President George W. Bush and former Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Three drivers killed in four days

10/15/2008

Three fatal car crashes occurred within a four-day span last week in Fairfax County. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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School boundary study concerns parents

10/15/2008

About 50 parents were at Herndon's McNair Elementary School Oct. 9 to voice their concerns about an upcoming school boundary study. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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