Northern Virginia Leads Blue Wave
Democrats sweep statewide races and come close to taking over House of Delegates.
Democrats swept all three statewide seats this week and picked up so many seats in the House of Delegates that control of the chamber is now in doubt. Voters rejected Republican arguments about sanctuary cities and Confederate memorials, divisive issues that had moderate Republicans trying to win over the most extreme elements of President Donald Trump’s coalition.
Helping Keep Homeless Warm this Winter
Hypothermia Prevention Program gearing up for 2017-2018 season.
Local Designers Help Light Up the Season
Tastemakers create holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths and a menorah for charity.
Editorial: Turn Out To Vote
Race at the top of the ticket likely to be very close; your vote counts.
Renting Out Homes Through the Net in Fairfax County
Proposed zoning rules would allow residents to operate short-term lodging as an accessory use of a home.
Clifton Barn Sale Benefits Veterans Hospital Charity
Sneak preview of furniture showroom raises money for Fisher House Friday, Nov. 3; Fall Barn Sale is Saturday, Nov. 4.
Barn for sale
Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters Unites Departments
Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.
Great Pumpkin Seen in Springfield
Halloween weekend at Nalls Produce in the Springfield area.
Great Pumpkin at Nalls Produce
Following the Money from High-Interest Lenders to Virginia Lawmakers
Campaign cash helps undermine efforts to create consumer protections.
Recent years have seen increased scrutiny of high-interest lenders, businesses that offer a variety of loans at interest rates that often exceed 300 percent. Now campaign finance disclosures show the industry is spreading its influence across the political spectrum with about $800,000 in political contributions this election cycle according to data from the Virginia Public Access Project.