Fairfax County News
No tolls on the Beltway Express Lanes this weekend
Drivers will get a chance to use the Beltway Express Lanes for free this April 6 and April 7, a move the lanes' operating company hopes will allow drivers to become more familiar with the toll lane.
Custom Fairfax tags meet with cool reception
Fairfax County officials are asking the state to create a special county license plate. But residents of Virginia's most populous county don't seem too interested.
Three Va. teens charged for gallon smashing prank (VIDEO)
Three Vienna teens are charged with disorderly conduct and destruction of property after Fairfax County Police say they smashed gallons of milk and juice in several grocery stores.
Serial groper strikes for the 24th time
The man walking around Northern Virginia groping women has apparently struck again.
Groping in Franconia could be connected to other cases
A groping incident in Springfield, Va., may be related to a series of similar crimes, say Franconia Police officers.
Popular bus routes saved for Pentagon commuters
Two popular express bus routes connecting Reston to the Pentagon and Crystal City have been saved from the chopping block.
New Va. firehouse could remain empty until 2015
A brand new $11 million firehouse, almost ready for fire trucks and firefighters, may not open for business until 2015.
Suspect robs woman with shotgun near Tysons (Video)
Fairfax County Police are searching for a man who held up a woman at an ATM near Tyson's Corner using a shotgun.
Abundant deer population helps feed homeless
On the roads, deer can be a hazard. In parks, they threaten some native plants. But in kitchens for the hungry, they provide a valuable food source.
5K brings hope for brain cancer fighters
Children and adults celebrated their fight for life and their friendship during a 5K race in Fairfax Saturday.
Bill Cosby, Steve Martin, Go-Go's to perform at Wolf Trap
The Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va. is offering a wide variety of performances this year, including soul, rock, comedy and full-fledged theater productions.
Carpet installer picks $1M lottery prize
A Sterling, Va., man has won $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket.
Committee: End zero tolerance in Fairfax Co. schools
A special committee recommends significant changes to Fairfax County Public Schools' "zero tolerance" discipline program.
Mold found at Herndon High School
After complaints that people were feeling sick and having difficulty breathing, environmental health engineers found mold in a few classrooms at Herndon High School.
Report: Fairfax is Virginia's healthiest area
A new report says counties and municipalities in Northern Virginia tend to be healthier than their counterparts in the southern part of the state.
Fairfax Co. looks skyward hoping to reduce tolls
Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity wants the county to consider selling the air rights above the new Silver Line and to use the proceeds to reduce tolls on the Dulles Toll Road.
Inova Health System opts to keep day-care centers open after protests
Inova Health System has backed down from its plan to close children-care centers at three of its hospitals following protests from employees.
Fairfax considers changes to ease voting lines
A bipartisan commission in Fairfax County offered 50 recommendations the county could enlist to shorten lines at the polls,
Local cybersecurity journalist target of 911 prank
A local cybersecurity journalist says he was targeted by a swatting prank because of a blog post he wrote last year.
Fairfax Co. police investigate possible 23rd case of 'serial groper'
Fairfax County police say the "serial groper" may have struck for the 23rd time.
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