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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.
Marvel, circus producer to team up on live show
Marvel, circus producer Feld Entertainment to team up on live superhero arena show in 2014
Woman charged with DUI in crash that injured children, officer
A 26-year-old woman has been charged with driving under the influence in connection with a crash that injured two children and a Fairfax County police officer Monday night.
Despite strides, Northern Virginia still grappling with homelessness
Despite improvements, thousands remain on the streets in Northern Virginia. WTOP takes an in-depth look into how some counties are addressing the issue.
Pedestrian killed on Fairfax County Parkway
A man was struck and killed by a truck on the Fairfax County Parkway Sunday night.
Man arrested in Herndon after chase
Man arrested in Herndon after he crashed, fled on foot following pursuit
Fairfax Co. saw 26 percent increase in bike crashes last year
Fairfax County saw a 26 percent increase in reported bike crashes last year, according to county records.
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