Fairfax County News
Fairfax County police arrest alleged serial burglar
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with more than a dozen burglaries of small commercial businesses around Fairfax City and County.
Va. woman awarded $1M Powerball prize
Christina Robinson, of Lorton, says that outside of a few office pools, she'd only played the lottery three times in her life.
Scammer bilks Fairfax County residents out of hundreds
A new scam in Fairfax County has some residents worried they better pay up or their electric meter might explode.
Solar-pedal vehicle draws stares, questions
Most people who see the lime-green ELF hybrid vehicle have the same question: What is it?
Capital Teas coming to Merrifield's Mosaic District
Capital Teas, the Annapolis-based tea shop with several locations throughout the Washington area, will open this fall in the Mosaic District in Merrifield.
Two men robbed in Fairfax County home invasion
Two men were robbed at gunpoint in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County early Wednesday morning, police say.
Amazon unit to expand in Fairfax Co., add 500 jobs
Amazon.com unit to expand in Herndon, expected to add 500 jobs; lured by $500K grant
Expect off-peak traffic delays this summer on I-95
Every summer, local drivers must contend with heavy beach traffic along Interstate 95 in Virginia. But this summer expect more frequent backups and delays as construction ramps up on the 95 Express Lanes.
Man with toddler robbed in Annandale area
A man taking his toddler out of his vehicle was robbed at gunpoint Friday in the Annandale area of Fairfax County, police say.
Powerball winner sold in Fla.; $1M winner sold in Va.
The winning ticket in Saturday's record-setting $600 million Powerball jackpot was sold in Florida, but according to lottery officials, someone in Virginia just missed.
Fire that killed mother, daughter ruled accidental
Fairfax Co. house fire that killed Gallaudet professor, daughter ruled accidental
3 linked to dozens of Fairfax Co. burglaries
Two men and a woman arrested for four McLean, Va., burglaries may be responsible for 26 break-ins where thousands of dollars of electronics, jewelry, silverware, handbags and cash were stolen, Fairfax County police say.
Widening of U.S. 1 to ease Fort Belvoir commute
This fall, a project to widen U.S. 1/Richmond Highway between Telegraph Road and Mount Vernon Memorial Highway will begin to help ease the commute to Fort Belvoir.
Where to get rid of expired and unneeded prescriptions in Fairfax Co.
Unwanted and expired medications can be dropped off at six Fairfax County police stations from May 27 to June 1.
Students see pills as study aid, officials warn of growing trend
Ritalin and Adderall are the two most commonly abused stimulants on high school and college campuses. And with final exams approaching, officials in Fairfax are warning of the growing problem.
Nude Virginia couple arrested in South Carolina
Police: Nude Virginia couple arrested on South Carolina beach
West Nile virus: Protect yourself from this mosquito-transmitted illness
Last year turned out to be the worst year in more than a decade for West Nile virus, and as the summer approaches people are being warned to protect themselves.
School change ahead for 500 Fairfax County students
Some students in Fairfax County will have to plan on going to a different school, starting in 2014.
Fairfax County teen to start college at 16
A Fairfax County high school junior is preparing to enroll at the University of Southern California at age 16.
Assault and robbery at Alexandria McDonald's
Fairfax County police are looking for suspects involved in an assault and robbery Wednesday evening at an Alexandria McDonald's.
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