Stories for March 2018

ASO: Hersh To Conduct Season Finale

Obituary: James Rodgers Harris

Farewell to Founder of Alexandria’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Friends, family recall life of Pat Troy.

‘Service Above Self’ in Alexandria

Rotary Club of Alexandria turns 90.

Pub Crawl in Alexandria to Benefit Foundation

Nonprofit provides scholarships.

Living Stations of the Cross in Alexandria and Mount Vernon

Cupcakes And Cookie Dough in Alexandria

A Penny Borrowed in Alexandria

City to expand borrowing for capital needs, but mindful of credit rating, other impacts.

Bike Trail in Mount Vernon Eyed for Improvements

Links and bridge planned for segments southeast of plantation.

Gather for Tribute to King in Alexandria

Memorial Donation Supports West Potomac Wrestling Team

Appetite: Rus Uz to Bring a Taste of Russia, Uzbekistan to Carlyle

Orange Hunt Elementary Hosts STEAM Olympics

Screened-in Porch, Salute, and Unanimous Curtain Call in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon Planning Commissioner Earl Flanagan given impromptu recognition for service.

Providence Players Receive Awards for Community Theater Excellence

Sample South America in Old Town Fairfax

Latino fusion cuisine is at Pampasazone.

Robinson Secondary School Students Join ‘Awakening’

Michael McCabe, 16, points to the ‘great examples of kids in Parkland.’

Angelika Theater Hosts International Film Festival in Fairfax City

The NOVA Festival will take place over two weeks, from April 1 to April 14.

Girls on the Run of NOVA Announces Three New Board Members

Delegate Filler-Corn Participates in ‘She Suite Summit’

Fairfax City Council Mulls Boosting Old Town’s Vitality

Farmers market moving to Sager/University public lot.

Between Thwarted Love and Madness in Fairfax City

Virginia Opera presents “Lucia di Lammermoor” at GMU Center for the Arts.

A Play Full of Joy and Regret in Fairfax City

The Hub explores with “The Pavilion”: Is winning back who you left behind possible?

New Vision for Richmond Highway

Revitalization plan emphasizes history, livability, environment and diversity with 18,000 new residential units and 8 million square feet of nonresidential.

The Making of a Brigadier General

U.S. Army Col. James P. Bienlien comes from five generations of military men and grew up in Springfield.

Tired of Planning an Escape Route

Four Homes to See at Clifton Homes Tour and Silent Auction

The 46th annual event is set for May 18.

‘It Was the Right Thing to Do’ in Chantilly

Pizza fundraiser yields $2,700 for injured police officer.

Pinewood Derby and Bake-Off at Liberty Middle School

Deal Named Sully District Officer of the Month

Honored for his “professional efforts under extreme stress.”

Man Receives Community Action Award in Centreville

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Respect Women

Eggs-traordinary Ways to Celebrate Spring and Easter in Herndon

Aqua Egg Hunt delivers waves of promised fun & the Annual Easter Egg Hunt is on.

Herndon High School to Present ‘Into the Woods’

See fairytale characters from Brothers Grimm.

Snowball Fight at Herndon’s Town Square

“Game On,” announced through social media.

Eagle Project: Cedar Ridge Community Garden in Reston

Commentary: Virginia Special Session Scheduled

Act now to support House version of budget which includes Medicaid expansion.

Independent Progressive: Local Controversies—In Need of Resolution

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Honors Frank de la Fe

Hunter Mill residents appointed to the County’s boards and commissions.

Spring Snowstorm Offers the Best Sledding and Winter Fun in Reston

Late season Nor'easter drops 5 inches of snow.

Opening Headquarters in Reston

South Lakes Seniors Register to Vote

Reston and Herndon Students Join ‘March For Our Lives’

Local families support demand for tighter gun controls.

Commentary: ‘Channeling Outrage into Activism’

Commentary: Truth about Sports Scholarships

K9 Teams Hold Workshop, Training

Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout April 28

Service is free, anonymous and no questions asked.

A Spring Rite: My Peeps — An Easter Story

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Constant Threat

Performing ‘Imagine!’ at The Bullis School

Welcoming Spring with a Celebration of New Life in Poolesville

A week-long lesson in pet responsibility.

Spring Fun: Life: From Streams to Chesapeake Bay at Glen Echo Park

Aquarium offers hands-on learning.

March For Our Lives Shows Determination

Students lead the protest against gun violence.

Adding Their Voices to the March For Our Lives

Silent No More: The March For Our Lives

Students from Northern Virginia come out in force against gun violence.

Proposed New Senior Care Facility at Walker Road in Great Falls

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Scrawl Books in Reston

‘It Was the Right Thing to Do’ in McLean

Pizza fundraiser yields $2,700 for injured police officer.

The Langley Robotics Team Wins Event, Creativity Award

Great Falls Children’s Festival: A Day When Community Comes Together

Easter Egg Hunt and Roll Held in Vienna

Langley School Sending 75,000 Meals to Puerto Rico

Cooper Middle Hosts World Heritage Night at School

Commentary: Cracking Down on Online Predators

Building a Snow Godzilla in Vienna

Vienna Tsunami Wins Basketball Championships

Elected Officials Join March in Washington, D.C.

‘La Cenerentola’ Opera Entertains School Children in Arlington

Preparing for Arlington Thrive 5K

First Day of Spring in Arlington

Commentary: Access to Child Care for Working Families in Alexandria

Rebuilding Together Alexandria: Project Update

What’s been done to the Hume Springs and Lynhaven neighborhoods so far?

Best Bib and Tucker Ball to support Gadsby’s Tavern Museum

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Much Bigger Issue Here

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Need vs Nice To Have

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fix Botched Land Use Decisions

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Revolving Door Staffing

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Praise for Students And Faculty

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Commemorating Presidents Day

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Keeping Children Safe

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Building a ‘People’s Coalition’

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: More of The Same?

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: She Persists; She Listens

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Nonprofit Movie Theater?

Shelter’s Program of Services Proves Lifeline for Cats in Alexandria

Sneaks Is one of many happy endings.

Cappies Review: Bishop Ireton High School Performs ‘The Addams Family’

‘Respect for God, Creation, One Another’ in Alexandria

Jewish congregation seeks just and compassionate balance in community.

Alexandria Legislators Come Home

Council receives update on 2018 legislative session.

Luck of the Irish in Alexandria

Ballyshaners host 37th St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Commentary: Budget Plans Spotlight Priorities

Honing Alexandria Government Operations

All That Glitters in Alexandria

SSA celebrates Golden Anniversary.

Fort Hunt Team Wins Youth Basketball Championship

Screened-in Porch, Salute, and Unanimous Curtain Call in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon Planning Commissioner Earl Flanagan given impromptu recognition for service.

Two NOVA Students Receive Local Nursing Scholarships

Honored during the Harriet H. Fatzinger Nursing Memorial Scholarship Luncheon.

Pipeline Playwrights Holds Play Reading in Alexandria

“It’s My Party!,” about Women’s Suffragists’ fight, at MetroStage.

Brain Injury Services Honors Survivors, Volunteers

Honors stroke, concussion, brain injury survivors, and volunteers and corporate sponsors.

Sangster Elementary Holds Science Fair and Invention Convention

Lighting Up the Stage in Fairfax

Mason Dance Gala Concert Ready for Prime Time

A Tale of the Occoquan Suffrage Prisoners

NVCC History Professor Alice Reagan gives talk at Lorton Library.

Fairfax City and Lorton Area Roundups

The Oldest Tree Found in South Run Regency

238-year-old Eastern Red Cedar closely dates to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Deloitte Community Tax Assistance Day: More than 90 Returns Filed

Robinson Teacher Celebrates Birthday with a Cause

Megan Thrift collects donations to Everytown for Gun Safety.

Fairfax Teen Charged in Student’s Murder

Victim was a junior at Centreville High.

City of Fairfax Band Conductor Receives Outstanding Conductor Award

Becoming Eagle Scouts in Burke

Burke Teen Wins Young Songwriter Award

Promoting Human Rights in Burke

Fairfax Teen Charged in Student’s Murder

Victim was a junior at Centreville High.

‘A Legend in Her Own Time’: Centreville’s Mildred DeBell Celebrates 100th Birthday

The Fairfax County Budgeting Conversation Begins

Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees.

Herndon Man Sentenced for Threats to CIA and State Department Officials

Treasure Found in Trash in Reston

Commentary: The Rest of the Session

Total Wine & More Celebrates Grand Opening in Reston

Portion of first weekend's sales go to support Cornerstones.

Sunrise Chefs in Head-to-Head Competition

Event demonstrates healthy from-scratch cooking with seasonal ingredients.

Anti-Scam Campaign Presented in Herndon

Experts provide tips to protect seniors from fraud.

Herndon Rotary Honors Citizen of the Year, Volunteers

Event Honors Susan Ungerer of Reston and 19 Outstanding Volunteers.

Green Lizard Cycling, LLC Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in Herndon

Three-day event draws hundreds of enthusiasts.

Herndon Community Folds 600 ‘Wish Cranes’

Project supports an upcoming installation at the “Autism, Art and Acceptance” exhibition at ArtSpace Herndon.

Reston Community Players Receive Awards for Excellence

Humor and Storytelling in Reston to Create a Climate for Change

Maysoon Zayid’s brand of comedy at Reston’s CenterStage.

South Lakes Students Join National Walkout

Nationwide event protests Congress’ inaction in response to gun violence.

Opinion: Editorial: Will Reston Accept Local Partisan Politics?

Peace Pole Dedicated at Sunset Hills Montessori School

South Lakes’ Hannah Waller Finishes Fifth at Nationals Meet

‘Guys’ Night Out and Seder Summit’ in Potomac

Food, drink and faith.

Potomac Area Students Honor Those Killed in Parkland

And make plans for March for Our Lives in Washington.

Swains Lockhouse Rehabilitation Begins on C&O Canal

Family ties to Lockhouse 21.

Businesses Support ‘Make March Matter’ Campaign

Effort benefits Children’s National Health System.

‘Something Extra’ Performs at Yorktown High School

Yorktown’s Choir wins excellent and superior levels in District XII choral assessment.

Falling on a Shark Gets Students’ Attention in Arlington

STEM program reaches out to students.

Charting Through the Amazon in Arlington

County Board weighs in on potential Amazon deal.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Alzheimer’s Is a Growing Public Health Crisis

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Change in Richmond Brings Metro Funding

Spring Fling Fashion Show Held at Tysons

About 60 guests help raise $8,000-$10,000 for four local charities.

St. John Boys Basketball Team Wins Championship

‘It’s Our Time to Act’ in McLean

Students at Langley High School spark support for National Walkout Event.

Four Comstock Challengers Discuss Foreign Policy in Tysons

George Washington University student moves crowd to tears.

Area Roundups: McLean, Great Falls, Herndon, Fairfax Station

Comstock Announces 2018 Congressional Art Competition

PenFed Donates $25,000 to U.S. Army Women’s Foundation

Vienna Resident Gives Gift of Sight to People in Honduras

Dr. Jordana Fein performs service of thirty cataract surgeries.

Vienna Detective Ruddy Promoted to Rank of Sergeant

‘Blithe Spirit’ at Vienna Stage

Opinion: Editorial: ‘When Is Passover Supposed to Be?’

Alexandria Housing Authority Resources: Growing and Shrinking

Trends indicated in financial and other records.

People At Work: Connecting Language Needs with Interpreters in Alexandria

Alexandria’s Post 609 Honors Voice of Democracy Contest Winners

Students, Commuters, And Sewage, Oh My, in Alexandria

Council discusses investing in city’s infrastructure.

International Women’s Day in Alexandria

City’s women look back on a year of triumph and setbacks.

Businesses Support ‘Make March Matter’ Campaign

Effort benefits Children’s National Health System.

Commentary: What Are Our Priorities in Alexandria?

Senior Services of Alexandria: Apply for Senior Academy

Get Moving: Making the Most out of Recess

The Other Alexandria: The Life of Rosa Harris-Jackson Armistead

Ebenezer Baptist Church’s first female preacher and deaconess.

Commentary: Committee To Study Virginia School Safety

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: No Stopping This Parade

Intersection of Business and Education in Mount Vernon

Chamber also hosts three principals at Belle Haven Country Club.

Making a Difference in Mount Vernon

Teens at Stony Brook Apartments praised in Smarter Growth presentation.

West Ford Shares History in Mount Vernon

Tales from the past at Gum Springs.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: The Correct Thing To Do

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Convincing Argument

Commentary: Successes in the State Legislature

Mount Vernon Crew Team Seeks Support Following Damaging Storm

Commentary: State Legislature Adjourns without a Budget

School Resource Officer Fires Gun in George Washington Middle School

Appetite: Old Trattoria Is New Again in Alexandria

‘Outstanding Gateway Entrance for Our City’ in Fairfax

Work begins on Scout on the Circle.

School of Dance Gala Concert at Center for the Arts

Teen Job Fair Held at Woodson High

About 400 people attend job fair featuring 40 businesses, sponsored by Supervisors and Fairfax Chamber.

Honored for Serving Springfield Community

Three FCFRD members receive Service Above Self Award from West Springfield Rotary.

Interstate Moving Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Commentary: Successes in the State Legislature

South County Stallions Win State Championship

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Responsible Approach to Shared Environment

New bartaco Restaurant Opens in Mosaic District

Offers ‘street food’ in upscale setting inspired by Southern California’s beach culture.

‘It’s a Privilege to Serve You’ in Fairfax City

Mayor holds campaign kickoff in reelection bid.

Lake Braddock Secondary Hosts FanQuest

Some 57 special needs students from Robinson, Annandale and Lake Braddock play basketball game.

Fairfax County League Champions

Burke Girl Scouts Promote Safe Driving

2018 Fairfax County Student Peace Awards

Students from 23 Fairfax County schools recognized for promoting peace and conflict resolution.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 44 homes sold between $1,575,000-$225,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: February, 2018

Springfield Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 90 Springfield homes sold between $859,000-$179,000.

Springfield Home Sales: February, 2018

Reston Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 76 Reston homes sold between $1,263,000-$92,000.

Reston Home Sales: February, 2018

Mount Vernon Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 101 homes sold between $1,540,000-$111,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: February, 2018

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 55 homes sold between $990,000-$204,750 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: February, 2018

Fairfax Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 60 Fairfax homes sold between $1,165,000-$173,500.

Fairfax Home Sales: February, 2018

Chantilly Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 14 homes sold between $900,000-$210,500 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: February, 2018

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 57 homes sold between $1,270,000-$152,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: February, 2018

Centreville Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 44 Centreville homes sold between $682,500-$215,000.

Centreville Home Sales: February, 2018

Burke Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 34 Burke homes sold between $677,000-$250,000.

Burke Home Sales: February, 2018

Arlington Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 180 Arlington homes sold between $2,375,000-$110,000.

Arlington Home Sales: February, 2018

Alexandria Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 167 Alexandria homes sold between $1,950,000-$120,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: February, 2018

Great Falls Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 10 Great Falls homes sold between $1,350,000-$515,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: February, 2018

McLean Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 55 homes sold between $5,450,000-$196,500 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: February, 2018

Potomac Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 26 Potomac homes sold between $3,125,000-$530,000.

Potomac Home Sales: February, 2018

Patrick Smith Named Sully District Officer of Month

Helped find man who caused three-car crash.

Work Beginning on I-66 Outside Beltway

New Route 28 Interchange will reconnect Walney and Braddock.

Langley High School Band Performs in Italy

Vienna Police Highlights March 2 – 8, 2018

Oakcrest School Girls Participate in Science Olympiad

Area Students Win Chess Championships

Plant a Tree in Your Front Yard with McLean Trees Foundation

Haycock Elementary Student Named Virginia National Geographic State Bee Semifinalist

Landscapes on Display in Vienna

Langley High School Girls Reach State Final, Lose in Overtime

Nowruz Festival to Be Held March 18 in Tysons

Reston Schools Celebrate National Youth Art Month

Student artwork exhibited at Reston and Hunters Woods Community Centers.

Building Razed on Last Property Available in Reston Town Center’s Urban Core

Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Residential Density in Reston PRC District stalled.

Independent Progressive: Ganesan, Johnson, Bowman and Petrine for Reston Association

Restore internal controls, transparency and no more Tetras!

Best Of Reston Honorees Announced

Kids Trout Fishing Derby Reels in the Fun in Herndon

Two Herndon Schools Shine in Virginia Science Bowl®

Rachel Carson Middle School places first; Floris Elementary finishes fourth.

East Spring Street Widening Discussed in Herndon

Last chance for citizens' comments is March 19, 2018.

Ice Breaker 5K Race Held in Herndon

Martin Calhoun finishes first with a time of 19/21.7.

85th Virginia Historic Garden Week in April

2018 Fairfax County Student Peace Awards

Students from 23 Fairfax County schools recognized for promoting peace and conflict resolution.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Keeping Kids Safe

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Costs and Benefits of Arming the Teachers

Potomac Developer, Philanthropist Dies at 100

Family, friends mourn loss of Farid Srour.

Housing Students and Teachers for March

Local woman spearheads effort to find shelter for those coming for March 24 rally.

Traditional School Stuffing in Arlington

Arlington Traditional School parents protest added classes and relocatables to overcrowded school.

Celebrating Foreign Language Skills in Arlington

National Foreign Language Week showcases progress.

Demonstrating the Joy of Science in Arlington

Scientist also highlights STEM educator training for teachers.

Renovating Arlington County Offices

How ‘Open Floor Plan’ Can Enhance Classic Home

North Arlington residence open to public 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24.

Advocates Praise Fairfax County Sheriff’s End to ICE Contract

Sheriff will no longer hold detainees for extra time.

Highlighting Features that Improve Functionality

Designer must-haves for building a dream kitchen.

The Conversation Begins in Fairfax County: Budgeting Words

Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees.

Fairfax County Public Safety Heroes Honored

40th annual event held March 9 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

Get Moving: Developing Happier, Healthier, and Smarter Children

Senior Services of Alexandria: A Livable Community

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Pay What They’re Worth

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Honor WWI Veterans

Educating the Next Generations in Alexandria

Public schools roll out annual operating budget for FY19.

Marquee Property in Alexandria

Asana seeks tenants for Old Town Theater.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Educational Priorities

Commentary: Underground Utilities Get Attention in Virginia

Commentary: Budget Battle in Virginia

‘You’ve Got To Sustain Them’ in Alexandria

Advisory group considers challenge of preserving low-income housing.

Helping the Homeless in Alexandria

Community Lodgings celebrates 30 years.

Alexandria’s Karig Estates: Epilogue

Planning Commission begins Karig Estates debate autopsy.

New HIV Infection Rates Raise Concern in Alexandria

Symposium raises awareness.

Fun for $3 at Beatley Library Book Sale

T.C. Williams Varsity Hockey Team Wins League Championship

‘Apprehension’ Highlights Stresses of Police Work

Retired officer publishes debut novel.

Alexandria’s plan to fix its raw sewage problem may be going down the drain, at least this year. Leaders in the House and Senate money committees slashed $20 million out of the budget that was supposed to help the city fix its antiquated combined sewer system, which floods the Potomac River with raw sewage whenever there is as little as 0.03 inches of rain.

In the Kitchen: Meet Chef Subash Rai of Alexandria’s Royal Nepal Restaurant

Appetite: Let These Eateries Make Dinner at Home

Aldersgate Church Community Theater Prepares ‘Death by Design’

A 1930s mix of comedy and murder in the style of Noël Coward and Agatha Christie.

Third State Diving Title: Hailey Fisher of Mount Vernon is Verbally Committed to Dive at N.C. State

Sewer Pipe to be Replaced at Little Hunting Creek

Some 789 feet of pipe has developed a sag that is causing blockages and needs to be replaced.

Windy Results in Alexandria

Alexandria Tourism Update: 2018

Burke Boys Head for Championship Basketball Game

Becoming an Eagle Scout in Burke

Lake Braddock Band Wins National Award

Receives Sudler Flag of Honor by the John Philip Sousa Foundation.

Arts Enrich Military, Veterans Communities

Fairfax County to Host Teen Job Fairs, Résumé Building Workshops

300 Gather in Fairfax City for Moms Demand Action

Senator Tim Kaine attends event on common-sense solutions to gun violence.

Old-Time Self Advocacy in Springfield

Springfield Teen Named Grand Prize Winner of National Video Contest

Fairfax City Manager Unveils Proposed FY19 Budget

Recommends a rise in the real-estate tax rate.

‘This Could Have Ended in Tragedy’ in Fairfax

Police arrest teen who allegedly threatened harm at Fairfax High.

Paul VI Girls and Boys Basketball Teams Win State Championships

Commentary: Underground Utilities Get Attention

Rolling Road in Springfield To Be Widened

VDOT holds design public hearing on Feb. 27 for citizens to give comments.

‘We Like Keeping the Neighborhoods Safe’ in the Sully District

‘A Sense of Love and Warmth’: Ellie’s Hats Celebrates Fourth Anniversary

Somebody’s Perfect in Chantilly

Supervisors honor field hockey and football perfection at Westfield High School.

Dining Out: Explore Ethiopian Fare at Manna Bistro & Bakery

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Strong Action Needed Now

Commentary: Make a Difference: Recycle Life

USS Herndon Artifacts Come Home

Son donates father’s memorabilia for display in the Herndon Depot Museum.

Baby Lambs Born at Frying Pan Farm

High winds pound the area, downing trees and power lines, but life continues.

Nunu’s Thai Dishes Opens in Herndon

The “New Kid in Town” opens with high expectations.

Area Roundups: Herndon and Reston

Paving and Restriping Meeting Set for March 19

Cornerstones in Reston’s American Citizenship Class Helps Rebuild Lives

Immigrants and refugees gain control of their futures by becoming U.S. citizens.

Commentary: Follow the Children

‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ at CenterStage in Reston

Reston Community Players present classic Southern drama.

Honoring Women Who Shaped Reston Development

Presentation on four pioneering women to be held on Thursday, March 15.

Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) Opens Satellite Gallery

Innovative new space at Signature in Reston Town Center features local artist Craig Moran.

Flags Fly in Opposite Directions in Herndon

Voting for Reston Association Board Underway

Winds Wreak Havoc in Reston Area

Reston Association estimates it will be at least a month before tree cleanup is completed.

Four South Lakes Athletes Commit to Division I Colleges

South Lakes Seahawks Girls Second in State

South Lakes High athletes shine in State Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Full Conversation Requires Money on the Table in Fairfax County

Board intends to keep options open by advertising tax increase.

Budget Brinkmanship in Virginia

Lawmakers poised to leave town without passing budget.

Budget showdowns are rare in Virginia, but not unprecedented. Back in 2004, Gov. Mark Warner clashed with Republicans over a sales tax increase. Then in 2014, Gov. Terry McAuliffe engaged in brinkmanship over expanding Medicaid. Now lawmakers are poised to end the session once again without passing a budget.