New candidate enters Commonwealth’s Attorney race
Former federal prosecutor Jonathan Fahey entered the race for Commonwealth's Attorney on Tuesday and was swiftly denounced by his Democratic opponent.
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Highway design moves forward; Storck says undergrounding utilities remains goal
Mount Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck said Tuesday that he is continuing to look for a way to underground utiltiies even as the project moves forward.
Surovell: 400 years of democracy and its scars
State Sen. Scott Surovell writes that as we honor the 400th anniversary of Jamestowne, it is important to remember "our scarred history."
Krizek: Time to make the move to electric cars
el. Paul Krizek writes that increasing the use of electric vehicles is a critical step in reducing air pollution and tackling climate change.
Krizek: Workers have been left behind in Virginia
Del. Paul Krizek writes that while its great that Virginia is ranked No. 1 for businesses, "a state that doesn’t value its workers won’t succeed for long"
Surovell: New data on GW Parkway safety sheds light on possible solutions
Scott Surovell writes that the Park Service safety study has shown the GW Parkway's pain points, and offers suggestions on what can be done.
Corbett Sanders re-elected school board chair
Mount Vernon district school board representative Karen Corbett Sanders was elected Chair of the Fairfax County School Board on Thursday.
Lusk holding “Lee District listening tour”
Lee District Supervisor candidate Rodney Lusk has begun a "Lee District listening tour" ahead of this fall's general election.
Surovell: Time for Virginia to pass gun reforms
Ahead of this week's special session on gun violence, State Sen. Scott Surovell writes that gun reform in Virginia is long overdue.
McKay, BOS press for gun reforms ahead of special session
The Board of Supervisors has sent a resolution to the General Assembly urging them to pass "common sense" gun laws at a special session next month.