In a breakdown of the budget’s impact on specific counties, Youngkin said that the budget changes represent a 49 percent increase of state funds to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) from $689 ...

Virginia lawmakers convened on April 2 for a one-day session to address Governor Glenn Youngkin's proposed amendments and vetoes from the 2025 General Assembly session. To act on these, they only ...

As a Virginian, a health- care advocate, and a daughter, I know firsthand how critical Medicaid is for low-income individuals and families and seniors who rely on it for long-term care. My father ...

Thomas Tate gently placed his NASA visor on top of his collection of ball caps as he entered his apartment at Sunrise of McLean Village. The cap is just one piece of memorabilia from his life ...

Dominion Energy's planned rate hikes could have residential customers paying 15% more over the next two years. In late March, Virginia’s largest utility company asked the Virginia State ...

You know that dull, heavy feeling at the end of a long day—when you realize you went from sitting in traffic to sitting at a desk to sitting in front of the TV? Many of us are caught in a cycle ...

I am a Boy Scout for troop 918, and I attended the Vienna Town Council meeting on March 24. They discussed the proposition of renovating and widening the path from behind Waters Field and the ...

As a deeply concerned former FCPS student, long-time Fairfax County resident, and parent of children currently in middle and elementary school, I am writing to demand immediate action regarding ...

You’re not alone if you’re a federal employee contemplating a move to the private sector. It’s a big transition but one that’s absolutely within reach. After years of working in policy ...

Earth Day is on April 22 this year, but those in McLean celebrate a little bit early with the annual McLean Earth Day—Act Locally, sponsored by the McLean Community Center, on April 12.

Wolf came to 4 Paws from an independent rescuer in Hyattsville. He is a friendly and affectionate boy who loves people and will begin purring whenever he sees someone. He would make a great ...

Meet Ajax, an adult canine with a heart full of sweetness and a spirit brimming with playfulness. His friendly nature makes him a joy to be around, and his cuddly side is perfect for those cozy ...