Column: Protecting Residents in Tax, Road Debates
Congress finally has acted to ensure payroll tax relief for 170 million individuals and families through the rest of 2012. This additional tax relief is critical for maintaining the momentum of the economic recovery, and Northern Virginians will realize an average savings of $2,000 per household.
Column: A Raw Deal for Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia is getting a raw deal from Governor McDonnell. While we need transportation investment to support this economic engine of the state, at least $1.5 billion in transportation funds are being diverted to wasteful and unnecessary projects in rural areas. Meanwhile, the state refuses to adequately fund Dulles Rail, leaving Northern Virginia taxpayers and toll payers to foot the lion's share of the bill.
State Senate Committee Kills Effort to Overturn King's Dominion Law
School boards were encouraged by support from governor, but couldn't win over Senate committee.
The Senate Committee on Education and Health voted today to kill an effort overturning the King's Dominion Law, which mandates that school divisions across Virginia begin classes after Labor Day.
Governments Across Virginia Hope to Kill Local Aid to the State Program
Jurisdictions hope to kill funding scheme created at height of recession.
In the darkest days of the global financial crisis, leaders in Richmond were willing to do almost anything to balance the budget.
Outgoing County Executive Tony Griffin Presents Final Budget Proposal
$6.7 billion proposal is a 6.1 percent budget increase.
Appearing before members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for the last time, outgoing county executive Anthony Griffin had the luxury of taking the long view.
Woodson’s Reaves Signs with Shepherd
Woodson senior Mike Reaves signed a letter of intent and received a scholarship to play football at Shepherd University in West Virginia.
Robinson’s Valdez, Martino Win State Wrestling Titles
Rams finish state runner-up behind Colonial Forge.
Santiago Valdez produced a losing record during his first two seasons as a Robinson wrestler. After two years of hard work and dedication, Valdez produced a state championship.
Robinson Grapplers Pinkston, Martino Win Region Titles
Rams finish region runner-up to district foe Westfield.
Robinson heavyweight Jake Pinkston dropped 10 pounds prior to regionals. In exchange, he gained a second Northern Region championship.
Column: State Shirks Transportation Responsibility
Maybe we should rename our County The Bank of Last Resort.
Fairfax Celebrates Dr. Brabrand Day
Former Fairfax High principal Scott Brabrand to become Lynchburg Superintendent of Schools.
Scott Brabrand, the former principal of Fairfax High School, did not need the official proclamation declaring it's "Scott Brabrand Day."
Eileen Marilyn Cain, 78, Dies
Eileen Marilyn Cain, 78, of Mineral, Va., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Feb. 5, 2012 after a four year illness.
Becoming Mr. Zero
The New School Theater presents ‘The Adding Machine.’
s technology advances, great leaps forward are made. But for every great leap forward, there are consequences.
Letter: Supervising ‘Little Things’
Letter to the Editor
As I struggled through traffic, yet again, I was pressed to keep my sanity as I sat thinking about all the productive things I could be doing if I could just get home!
Letter: Recognizing 'Young Heroes'
Letter to the Editor
Inarguably, enlisting in the military is one of the most honorable things one can do after graduating high school. While most are planning vacations to the beach or buying decorations for their dorm rooms, the select few who have enlisted are at basic combat training.
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