Planning Changes to Fairfax County Planning Commission
Twelve-member commission endures multiple changes through grief, triumphs, retirement and more during 2017.
Future Quest Designed for Students with Disabilities
Event will feature 40-plus workshops and exhibits.
Called to be Leaven in the World
Interview with Catholic bishop about Church’s role in Northern Virginia.
Magic, Wonder and Adventure at W. T. Woodson's Stage: Woodson's production of “Pippin.”
Cappies Review
100th Anniversary of the Night of Terror
Historian Lynne Garvey-Hodge talks about events that led to women's right to vote.
Laurel Hill Art Teacher Recognized
Ashley Birkmaier’s artwork selected for Artist Teacher Exhibition.
Kathy Tran Takes Open Seat
First-time candidate swamps Republican to take seat held by longtime Del. Dave Albo (R-42).
Virginia’s first Asian-American female delegate will be representing a part of Northern Virginia that has seen a radical transformation during the time since its incumbent took office more than two decades ago. Democrat Kathy Tran swamped Republican Lolita Mancheno-Smoak with a runaway victory, 61 percent to 39 percent. She ended up with 7,000 more votes than the Republican in the GOP-held seat. Mancheno-Smoak’s appeal was limited to two precincts with $5 million homes.
Hugo Leads Tanner by Less Than One-Half Percent
Narrow margin in District 40 could result in a recount.
Del. Tim Hugo (R-40) was behind Donte Tanner (D) by 68 votes on Election night. Then, as canvassing continued at the elections offices the day after, Tanner was behind by 115 votes.