Fairfax County News
Navy: Affair caused Conn. sub boss to fake death
Told that her lover had died, the young woman drove for hours to the man's home in Virginia, traveling with her mother and sister to offer condolences.
Fairfax Co. ends zoning rule that limits electronic signs
Fairfax County is doing away with a zoning rule that limits electronic signs to two messages a day.
More than 2 dozen cars vandalized in Falls Church
Several cars near a mosque were vandalized over the weekend, but police believe it was a random attack.
Va. mosque vandalized amid overseas protests
Police investigate graffiti and car vandalism at two Virginia mosques.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital to launch cancer center
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital will break ground Friday on a $31 million medical office building that will house a radiation oncology cancer center, becoming the fourth hospital within the Inova system to provide radiation therapy.
K12 returns to profit in its 4th quarter
Educational software provider K12 Inc. returned to a profit in its fiscal fourth-quarter as enrollment climbed during the year. Its results topped analysts' expectations.
Rabid beaver chases children in Fairfax
A beaver jumped out of the water at the Hidden Pond Nature Center and onto the dock, police say.
Final Dulles Toll Road price hike hearings this week
Toll increases are planned for the Dulles Toll Road to help pay for Metro's Silver Line, and the last two public hearings on the issue are being held this week.
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.
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.
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



