Fairfax County News
Man killed in head-on crash with Fairfax police cruiser identified
A Fairfax County police officer had to be cut from his cruiser after a driver going the wrong way on Little River Turnpike slammed into his cruiser, police say.
Fairfax County parents want more Zzzs for teens
Sleep is an important part of academic success and in Fairfax County, some parents are fighting to give high school students a few more hours of it.
Metro: Silver line track not damaged in tests
Metro officials says new Silver Line tracks don't appear to have been damaged in an incident during testing that caused major rush hour delays.
2-cent property tax hike proposed in Fairfax County (VIDEO)
The average Fairfax County homeowner would pay about $262 a year more in taxes if the proposed $3.59 billion budget is approved.
Va. men plead guilty in campaign money case
2 Va. men plead guilty to illegally funding Hillary Clinton's political campaigns
4 injured in Metrobus crash
Four people were injured Friday afternoon when a Metrobus collided with a car on Interstate 66.
Fairfax judges reject GOP pick for electoral board
Fairfax judges reject GOP's preferred pick for electoral board; von Spakovsky drew Dems' ire
Riders upset Fairfax Connector may end Pentagon express service
To accommodate service on the Metro's future Silver Line, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation may eliminate bus service to the Pentagon and Crystal City, a proposal that could affect thousands of federal workers.
Domestic violence top cause of homicides in affluent Fairfax Co. in 2009
Domestic violence is the leading cause of homicides in one of the richest counties in the nation. A new report details the circumstances leading up to these deaths and steps that can be taken to better protect victims.
Sequestration's effects: Fairfax Co. could cut education funding, hike property taxes
In Fairfax County, everything from education funding to library hours to how often the grass gets mowed will be affected if sequestration occurs.
Sequestration would deal blow to Fairfax County
WTOP's John Aaron reports
2 Va. men charged with car vandalism spree
Fairfax County police have arrested two men they say shoot out dozens of car windows and left 30 victims in their week last November.
Husband of Reston woman killed in fire found dead
A 38-year-old woman found dead after an apartment fire in Reston early Monday morning was pregnant, Fairfax Police say.
Reston citizens worried the Silver Line will bring gridlock
Some Reston residents are worried that the opening the first phase of Metro's Silver Line will make traffic worse near one of the stations scheduled to open at the end of the year.
Who needs birthday cake? Washington opted for hoecakes
Mount Vernon welcomes visitors to celebrate George Washington's birthday with one of his favorite treats.
Man charged with arson in connection with Lorton deli explosion
Police arrested a man after he left a local burn unit in connection with an explosion at a Lorton sub shop.
3 charged with Centreville vandalism spree
Fairfax County Police are asking for the public's help to track down the vandals who smashed out the windows of more than 40 cars in Centreville Thursday.
Fairfax County to launch aerial attack against inchworms
Some creepy-crawly pests are becoming so prevalent in the D.C. area, according to officials, that they're going to be taken out from above.
Coronary calcium scan finds early signs of heart disease
A simple test can detect early signs of heart disease, but insurance does not not cover it. The chief of cardiology at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital calls it "a mammogram for the heart."
Housing market less dependent on location
Fewer and fewer homes are going up for sale, and that low inventory is determining prices.



