Debate Over Lorton Landfill Continues at Public Hearing
Honored for Promoting Peace
Sex Trafficking in Our Backyard
Clifton Resident in Skiing Competition
Shark Tank Racing Squad Swims for Cancer Awareness
Hayfield Senior Excels in Automotive Technology
Robinson Wrestling Wins Third State Title in Four Years
Local Author Publishes ‘Meditations of the Heart’
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News
- Braunstein Retiring from CSB
- Honored for Promoting Peace
- Debate Over Lorton Landfill Continues at Public Hearing
- Board Advertises Higher Tax Rate
- Lorton Landfill May Operate Until 2040
Sports
- Lake Braddock Boys' Basketball Falls to Colonial Forge in 6A State Semifinals
- Lake Braddock Secures State Tournament Berth
- Woodson Boys’ Basketball Wins Back-to-Back Region Titles
- Emotional Win Puts Woodson in Tonight's Region Championship Game
- Robinson Wrestling Wins Third State Title in Four Years
Opinion
- Editorial: Take the Money
- Not Yet, Really
- High Five
- Editorial: Fundamental Freedom To Choose To Marry
- Until Further Notice
Politics
- Board Advertises Higher Tax Rate
- Lorton Landfill May Operate Until 2040
- Listening Tour Concludes at Lake Braddock
- Superintendent Visits Twain Middle School
- Money on the Shelves: Jurisdictions Take Variety of Approaches to Funding Libraries
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Lake Braddock Boys' Basketball Falls to Colonial Forge in 6A State Semifinals
Bruins struggle with Eagles' strength, athleticism at VCU's Siegel Center in Richmond.
The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team finished the season with a 23-5 record.
Lake Braddock Secures State Tournament Berth
Bruins beat South Lakes, finish region runner-up.
The Lake Braddock boys' basketball team will travel for the state semifinals.
Woodson Boys’ Basketball Wins Back-to-Back Region Titles
Cavaliers overcome adversity, beat Lake Braddock.
The Woodson boys' basketball team will face Landstown in the state semifinals.
Creating a Harmonious Family Life
Local experts offer tips for keeping your family happy.
As Elizabeth Rees drove her daughter and two of her daughter’s friends to a library reading group recently, the Alexandria mother of three admits that she felt like a chauffeur at first. But she had a change of heart after hearing sounds of laughter.
Board Advertises Higher Tax Rate
Rate gives board flexibility, options in determining final budget.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 8-2 Tuesday to advertise a higher real estate tax rate that could add about $100 to annual tax bills, which will be on top of the $332 county homeowners will see this year as a result of higher real estate assessments. Setting the advertised tax rate formally begins the two-month public process to adopt the Fiscal Year 2015 budget, and the rate represents the maximum potential tax rate for FY2015.
