Fairfax County News

Va. mosque vandalized amid overseas protests

Police investigate graffiti and car vandalism at two Virginia mosques.

Saturday - 09/15/2012, 09:58pm EDT

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital to launch cancer center

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital will break ground Friday on a $31 million medical office building that will house a radiation oncology cancer center, becoming the fourth hospital within the Inova system to provide radiation therapy.

Friday - 09/14/2012, 10:04am EDT

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K12 returns to profit in its 4th quarter

Educational software provider K12 Inc. returned to a profit in its fiscal fourth-quarter as enrollment climbed during the year. Its results topped analysts' expectations.

Thursday - 09/13/2012, 12:12pm EDT

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Rabid beaver chases children in Fairfax

A beaver jumped out of the water at the Hidden Pond Nature Center and onto the dock, police say.

Wednesday - 09/12/2012, 12:44pm EDT

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Final Dulles Toll Road price hike hearings this week

Toll increases are planned for the Dulles Toll Road to help pay for Metro's Silver Line, and the last two public hearings on the issue are being held this week.

Wednesday - 09/12/2012, 06:25am EDT

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Mount Vernon estate names Viebranz as president

The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association has named Curtis Viebranz (VEE'-branz) as president and chief executive officer of George Washington's historic estate.

Tuesday - 09/11/2012, 10:34am EDT

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Church lawsuit over electronic sign may change local law

A dispute over a church sign in Fairfax County is leading to possible changes in local law.

Tuesday - 09/11/2012, 07:46am EDT

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MOM's Organic Market opens in Mosaic District

Rockville-based MOM's Organic Market opens its ninth Washington-area store this week at the new Mosaic District in Merrifield.

Monday - 09/10/2012, 10:24am EDT

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High schools unfurl banners to fight binge drinking

WTOP's Rosemary Frisino Toohey reports.

Monday - 09/10/2012, 09:43am EDT

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Wizards star Gilbert Arenas' Great Falls home for sale

Ever wanted to see how a basketball star lives? Well, you can check out former Wizards star Gilbert Arenas' pad this weekend.

Saturday - 09/08/2012, 09:36pm EDT

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Public meetings on Dulles Toll Road hike kick off

Opponents call it "Tollmageddon," but operators of the Dulles Toll Road say big toll hikes are necessary to help pay for the Dulles Rail project.

Friday - 09/07/2012, 06:37am EDT

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Rabies warning issued after beaver attack

Officials have issued a rabies warning after a woman was bitten by a rabid beaver while swimming in a popular Fairfax County lake.

Thursday - 09/06/2012, 02:24pm EDT

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Have Fairfax Co. Police busted a dog-fighting operation?

WTOP's Kate Ryan reports.

Thursday - 09/06/2012, 10:49am EDT

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Petition drive fights Dulles Toll Road hike

Public hearings start Thursday on a proposal to increase rates on the Dulles Toll Road.

Thursday - 09/06/2012, 07:03am EDT

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Beaver attacks woman, tests positive for rabies

A beaver that attacked an 83-year-old woman while she was swimming in the Bailey's Crossroads area of Virginia tested positive for rabies, police say.

Wednesday - 09/05/2012, 03:26pm EDT

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