Police: 27-year-old woman sexually assaulted in her bed

A 27-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in her Centreville, Va. home over the weekend, and police are asking for the public's help in catching the suspect.

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Va. widow argues case in U.S. Supreme Court

Few would argue there is anything more painful than losing a spouse, but having her husband's life insurance policy paid to his ex-wife exacerbated the pain for a Fairfax County woman.

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Fairfax approves third large development for Tysons Corner

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved a third major redevelopment project in Tysons.

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Fairfax police targeting speeders this week

Police will be hammering the message of "Slow down or you will get a ticket!" this week into the heads of drivers on the Fairfax County Parkway, one of the region's major commuting routes.

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Fairfax Connector unveils revised plan for Silver Line

At a public meeting Thursday, Fairfax Connector officials unveiled a revised plan to provide enhanced service to Reston customers when the Silver Line opens at the end of 2013.

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Companies bid billions on Phase 2 of Silver Line

It's one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country, and on Friday, the bids for the second phase of the Silver Line were unveiled.

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Karen Garza confirmed as Fairfax superintendent

A veteran educator from Texas has been confirmed as the new superintendent of Fairfax County's highly regarded public school system.

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3 teens convicted in Fairfax County sexting case

Three Fairfax County boys have been found guilty on juvenile charges for shooting cellphone videos of themselves and other teens having sex.

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When will gold jewelry drop in price?

With the price of gold taking a plunge, bargain hunters aren't likely to score a deal on gold jewelry right away.

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Missing 5-year-old Va. boy, mother found in Las Vegas

A missing Fairfax County boy and his mother have been found in the Las Vegas area, police say.

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Va. police hope social media will help find abducted boy

A nationwide search continues for 5-year-old Cameron Serafin, taken from Fairfax County by his mother Rebecca, in what police now say was an abduction.

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Agreement ends water war in Fairfax County

The big water war between Fairfax County and its independent cities and towns has ended and customers could be the winners.

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Fairfax Connector changes planned with Silver Line opening

Fairfax County will hold a series of meetings beginning Monday night asking for feedback on a revised plan for new bus schedules and routes once trains begin running from Wiehle-Reston East to East Falls Church.

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New funding to help fix trouble roads in Fairfax Co.

New funding in Fairfax County will be going toward new, wider bridges, and extra lanes.

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Local dentist sentenced for drug distribution, fraud

A Fairfax County dentist has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for illegally distributing prescription medications to patients and employees.

Prosecutors said Friday that 51-year-old Hamada Makarita of Oakton also us

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Fairfax Co. road improvements could ease commutes

It may seem like a rarity around here, but two construction projects have come in under budget, allowing the money to go toward other much needed road improvements in Fairfax County.

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Former owner of 'Biscuit' the Shih Tzu located in Fairfax

The former owner of a Shih Tzu named "Biscuit" has been located, however the dog will remain with its foster family for now and eventually go up for adoption, according to a Fairfax County Animal Shelter news release.

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12-year-old belts out 'Longview' with Green Day at Patriot Center, sings at WTOP (VIDEO)

He may have only been about 2 years old when the song came out, but 12-year-old Davis Gestiehr stole the show at the Patriot Center when Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong invited him on stage to sing "Longview," says the Bethesda Patch.

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Lawn tractor's exhaust causes $231K house fire

Hot exhaust from a riding lawn tractor accidentally caused a $231,500 house fire in the Fairfax Center area of Fairfax County Wednesday.

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Fairfax Co. selects new superintendent

The Fairfax County School Board has announced its finalist to be the next superintendent of schools.

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