County planners give thumbs-up to new Wendy’s at the Beacon Center
County planners have recommended approval of a plan to build a new Wendy's on a pad site between Famous Dave's and TGI Fridays at the Beacon Center.
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Advisory groups call for no net loss of affordable housing units
Two new draft reports recommend the county commit to no net loss of affordable housing, and outline strategies to make that happen.
Series of interfaith dinners seeks to build bridges
Several churches and faith communities along the Route 1 corridor are partnering with Ventures in Community to host “Breaking Bread, Breaking Walls."
Letter to the Editor: Call for name removal is an unfunded challenge
A reader argues that a challenge issued by a candidate for Lee District supervisor to change the names of buildings honoring Robert E. Lee misses the mark.
New principal named for Quander Road School
Fairfax County Public Schools announced the selection of a new principal for Quander Road School on Tuesday.
Police blotter: Boost Mobile store robbed at gunpoint
Another armed robbery was reported over the weekend, according to Monday's Fairfax County Police blotter.
Cost of Richmond Highway widening project increases by $157 million
The estimated cost of the Richmond Highway widening project has jumped 73 percent, according to new figures from the VDOT.
Part of Frye Road to be closed Monday
One block of Fyre Road will be closed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday to install a speed table, according to a VDOT press release.
Police believe same man responsible for nine robberies since January
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man they believe is responsible for a string of robberies targeting delivery drivers.
Krizek: The long process of passing bills
How does a bill become law? It's a long journey, writes Del. Paul Krizek, who had seven of his 14 bills become laws this past session.