Fairfax County News
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.
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.
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.
High schools unfurl banners to fight binge drinking
WTOP's Rosemary Frisino Toohey reports.
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.
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.
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.
Have Fairfax Co. Police busted a dog-fighting operation?
WTOP's Kate Ryan reports.
Petition drive fights Dulles Toll Road hike
Public hearings start Thursday on a proposal to increase rates on the Dulles Toll Road.
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.
Fairfax Co. changes students' electronics policy
WTOP's Neal Augenstein
NoVa's special election Tuesday may catch voters by surprise
Tuesday is election day for about 63,000 registered voters in Northern Virginia's 45th House of Delegates District.
Va. youth group leader charged with sexual battery
A volunteer youth group leader in Fair Oaks is charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery after he allegedly offered massages to the kids.
Fatal tractor-trailer crash snarls Va. traffic
A tractor-trailer overturned near the ramp of the Fairfax County Parkway and I-95 early Wednesday, killing the driver.
Boy, 8, struck and dragged by SUV in Va.
Fairfax County police say an 8-year-old boy is recovering after being struck and dragged by an SUV in Mount Vernon.
Va. church's electronic sign sparks federal lawsuit
A sign in front of a Virginia church has become a federal case with the first amendment as the focus.
Police in D.C. region prepare for school threats
Across the D.C. region, police are working to head off potential threats like Monday's shooting at a Baltimore County high school.
Hundreds of Va. Verizon customers face fourth day without service
Verizon is gradually restoring phone and Internet service to northern Virginia customers after road work damaged communication cables serving the area.
Answer Desk: Why did the signs change on 3 NoVa roads?
There are new signs going up on three major roads in Northern Virginia that mean more than just new road numbers.
Police: 2 teens sexually assaulted in McLean
Fairfax County police say two 14-year-old girls have reported that they were grabbed and sexually assaulted by a man in McLean this week.



