Fairfax County News
More changes coming to I-66/Beltway interchange
Exit 49 from the Outer Loop of the Beltway to I-66 west will be reconfigured. The two-lane ramp will become a one-lane ramp to create room for a third through lane on I-66 west.
Police: Suicidal gunman reported at Fairfax Co. courthouse
Police surrounded the Fairfax County courthouse on Saturday evening after reports of a suicidal gunman on the top level of the garage.
No fire deaths in Fairfax County last year
Fairfax County officials there were no deaths reported from fires last year.
Speedier commute with Beltway express bus lanes
When it comes to choosing between a car and a bus, most commuters choose their own vehicle because they can control when they leave and when they arrive. But a new push to create Beltway express lanes could change that.
A vision of 'urban living' for Tysons Corner
What will Tysons Corner look like once the vision of an urban city begins to take shape?
Loudoun County may back out of Dulles Rail Project
Loudoun County Supervisors have talked about possibly dropping out of the Dulles Rail Project and canceling the last two stations of the $2.8 billion project.
McLean, Va., Air Force officer to attend address
The White House says an Air Force intelligence officer who lives in McLean, Va., is among those who will be a guest in the first lady's box at the State of the Union address.
Smooth-talking phone scammers target senior citizens
In Fairfax County, three senior citizens lost more than $22,000 to scammers in the last few weeks.
Griffin wants more staff to handle Fairfax Co. development
Fairfax County needs to hire additional staff to manage the workload associated with redevelopment in Tysons Corner, County Executive Anthony Griffin told the Board of Supervisors.
Tragedy could lead to change in Va. school disciplinary policy
A suicide of a Fairfax County student disciplined by the school system could lead to changes in policy statewide.
Woman suspected in four robberies in Northern Virginia
Fairfax County police say the woman is believed to have been involved in at least four robberies in Fairfax County, Prince William County and the city of Manassas Park.
3 charged after Dec. deadly shooting in Reston
One man died after being shot in the head outside a Reston apartment complex Monday.
Parents say police botched investigation of daughter's death
More than three years after 16-year-old Annie McCann's mysterious death in Baltimore, her parents in Fairfax County say police haven't followed up leads that her death may have been a murder.
Pepco, CSC make 'Dirty Thirty' list
In a report released Wednesday by the U.S. Public Interest Report Group, D.C.-based Pepco Holdings Inc. and Falls Church-based Computer Sciences Corp. were named to the "Dirty Thirty" list of Fortune 500 companies that "spend big on lobbying and avoid taxes," according to the group.
20-cent bag fee proposed in Virginia
Would you give up plastic supermarket bags to save 20 cents? The latest bag fee proposal in Virginia is sparking debate.
Police hunt for elementary school prowler
He wears a red baseball cap and several gold chains. He drives a red pickup truck with scratches, dents and rust.
Carpool lanes to expand in parts of Virginia
There may never be a better time to put a carpool group together than right now.
Fire at home of Va. judge determined intentional
Fairfax County fire officials have determined that a house fire last month at the residence of a federal judge from Virginia was intentionally set.
Fairfax Co. sees increased reports of child abuse
Fairfax County has seen a significant increase in reports of child abuse following the Penn State sex abuse scandal.
Three more Tysons high-rise sites go up for sale
AEW Capital Management LP, following the lead of other Tysons Corner landowners, has decided to put three sites zoned for high-rise apartment buildings up for sale to interested developers.



