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Police investigate armed abduction in Northern Va.
Two area police departments are investigating the abduction and robbery of a 56-year-old Woodbridge woman.
Fairfax supervisors want workers to kick the habit
Fairfax County is debating policies that would encourage county employees to stop smoking in an effort to improve workers' health and reduce health care costs.
Caroling protesters target 'fiscal cliff' cuts (Video)
A group of people protesting the the impending mandatory budget cuts that are part of the coming "fiscal cliff" got into the holiday spirit, by caroling their discontent.
New park and ride lot to open in Fairfax County
A new park and ride is set to open soon in Fairfax County, with bus service to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station and the Pentagon.
Fairfax considers bike sharing as Silver Line approaches
There are more bike- and pedestrian-friendly improvements coming to Fairfax County and that could include a bike-sharing system.
Northern Iowa beats George Mason 82-77 in OT
Marc Sonnen connected on seven 3-pointers and had 21 points to lead Northern Iowa to an 82-77 overtime victory over George Mason, snapping Patriots' 14-game home winning streak.
Chantilly runner finishes 2nd at national XC title race
A local high school cross country runner finished in second place at the Foot Locker National High School Cross Country Championships Saturday.
The benefits of ride sharing: Time, money and the end of commuting headaches
Local transportation leaders want area residents to know that ending the solo drive to work in favor of ride sharing could save them time and money.
Changes coming to Fairfax Connector bus service
Some big changes are coming to Fairfax Connector bus service.
Va. WWII vet receives Bronze Star at age 88
An 88-year-old World War II veteran has received a Bronze Star, nearly 70 years after he earned it.
Police: Jogger assaulted, robbed by women in Fairfax County park
A woman jogging in a northern Virginia park was assaulted and robbed by two other women, Fairfax County police say.
Local auto shop offers car repairs for struggling families
A family-owned auto shop in Fairfax County has an unusual way of helping people who are looking for a job or struggling to make ends meet.
Woman ordered to remove online review accusations
A Virginia woman being sued over negative online reviews of a home contractor has been ordered to delete some accusations.
Fairfax Co. names best workplaces for commuters
Find out what these Fairfax County businesses are doing to make the grinding commute easier on their employees.
Gun found at Fairfax school
Fairfax County school officials confiscated a gun found inside a student's locker at Robinson Secondary School Wednesday.
Defamation suit raises questions about online reviews
What do you think of online reviews? Are they helpful? Are you skeptical?
Fairfax Co. won't hike taxes in Tysons Corner, for now
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors delayed a final decision on a tax a special service tax district after receiving complaints from homeowners. The complaints came during a two-hour public hearing.
Fairfax Co. tried and abandoned expanded curriculum
WTOP's Hank Silverberg reports.
Fairfax supervisors to set rules for new Tysons road funds
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday is expected to adopt the rulebook that will guide the collection of hundreds of millions of dollars for Tysons road improvements.
UVa. student killed in Dominica boating accident
An American college student was killed during a visit to the Caribbean island of Dominica when she was struck by a dive boat's propeller, police said Sunday.
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