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Fairfax Co. schools to repay $1M to federal government

Fairfax County Public Schools is repaying the federal government $1 million after an investigation found grant documents had been falsified.

Wednesday - 08/15/2012, 06:50am EDT

Cuts could delay FAA NextGen program 10 years

A Federal Aviation Administration program that would transform air traffic control and contribute billions of dollars to contractors' coffers could be scaled down and delayed a decade if $1.2 trillion in automatic federal cuts occur as scheduled on Jan. 2, according to a new report.

Tuesday - 08/14/2012, 09:17am EDT

LaHood calls Metro's Silver Line model for the country

Like the Panama Canal and other influential projects in history, the Silver Line is a model for big success.

Monday - 08/13/2012, 05:53pm EDT
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Marine from northern Va. killed in Afghanistan

The Pentagon says a marine from northern Virginia has been killed in Afghanistan.

Monday - 08/13/2012, 04:25pm EDT

Driver identified in fatal crash with police cruiser

Fairfax County police Officer Don Gotthardt tells WTOP the driver of a 2006 Infinity was headed westbound when he "veered dramatically to the left" and into the path of an oncoming, marked police car at about 3 a.m..

Monday - 08/13/2012, 09:46am EDT

Tree removal starts in Great Falls

The Virginia Department of Transportation Monday begins removing 59 trees that are safety risks to drivers in the Great Falls area.

Monday - 08/13/2012, 07:20am EDT

VDOT to remove hazardous trees in Great Falls

Nearly 60 trees in the Great Falls area of Fairfax County will be removed because they pose a safety risk to motorists.

Sunday - 08/12/2012, 06:49am EDT

Demonstrating an emergency sends a strong message in 'Pipetown'

"Off!" shouted a utility worker wearing goggles and a full protective suit. Thanks to his careful maneuvering, gas had stopped blowing out of a ruptured line in the ground.

Friday - 08/10/2012, 05:07pm EDT

'Gray divorce' on rise in Fairfax County

Divorces are on the rise for couples older than 55 in the county dubbed the "divorce capital of Virginia."

Friday - 08/10/2012, 12:52pm EDT

Man suspected of additional abuse at home daycare

Fairfax County police say they are getting reports that additional children were molested by a man charged in June with inappropriately touching a girl who attended a home daycare facility.

Friday - 08/10/2012, 12:19pm EDT

Fairfax County to gain nearly 800 jobs

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority worked with 33 businesses in the second quarter that are expected to add nearly 800 jobs in the county.

Friday - 08/10/2012, 03:30am EDT

I-66 ramps to SB Fairfax County Parkway to close for weekend

Regardless of the time of day, roadwork in the region can be a headache -- but this weekend drivers are in for a big challenge.

Thursday - 08/09/2012, 08:06am EDT

Fairfax man charged with murdering his roommate

A Fairfax man is charged with the murder of his roommate, according to police.

Wednesday - 08/08/2012, 03:32pm EDT

Fairfax County aims to change game for commuters

Fairfax County is moving quickly on transportation projects and the head of the county board of supervisors says it should all pay off for commuters.

Wednesday - 08/08/2012, 05:56am EDT

Fairfax County tightening its belt

Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Tuesday - 08/07/2012, 12:53pm EDT

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Pedestrian struck on I-66

A pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on eastbound Interstate 66 Tuesday morning, according to Virginia State Police.

Tuesday - 08/07/2012, 09:43am EDT

Rocknoceros: The kids are alright

Three Fairfax County natives are stars to the toddler set.

Monday - 08/06/2012, 11:47am EDT
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Teen drives SUV into house in Oakton

A 16-year-old boy was taken to a hospital Monday after driving a sport utility vehicle into a house in Oakton, Va.

Monday - 08/06/2012, 10:05am EDT

Scientist: Wildlife the most effective bio-hazard warning

There's concern about the danger of biological weapons. There's technology to sniff it out -- people on guard for proliferation. But wildlife may also provide an early warning system.

Friday - 08/03/2012, 09:58am EDT

Allen, Kaine to meet in 3 more debates

There will be three more debates between U.S. Senate candidates George Allen and Tim Kaine before the Nov. 6 election.

Thursday - 08/02/2012, 03:38pm EDT
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