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Schools

Parents: New FCPS Leader Should Maximize Limited Budget, Show Respect

Tuesday forum in McLean was second in series of community meetings this week about replacing retiring Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Dale.

Police & Fire, Schools, Volunteers in the News

Marshall Students Raise Money for Children of Fallen Officers

There are several ways the community can donate to the "Keep Calm and Honor On" campaign.

Elections

McLean Resident Terry McAuliffe Announces Bid for Governor

Politico reports that McAuliffe announced his intentions to his supporters in an email Thursday.

News

Election Results: Connolly Takes 11th District

Incumbent Gerry Connolly (D) beats out challenger Chris Perkins (R) and four other candidates.

Government

Foust: Storm Communication Has Been 'Phenomenal'

Dranesville District supervisor John Foust says county was better prepared to handle Sandy.

Police & Fire

Fire Kills One Person, Destroys Falls Church Home

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue responded to the house just after 4 a.m. Monday.

Government

Ask the Supervisor: Submit Your Questions to John Foust

Do you have a question you've always been dying to ask? We'll get it answered for you.

Government, Business

Tysons Corner Traffic Will Ease Up, Developers Say

Reducing the need to travel by car — and available parking — are key to improving gridlock

The Silver Line will include four stops in Tysons Corner. Map courtesy of Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project.

Business

Tysons Corner Is the New Downtown, Developers Say

Commercial developers showcased plans for new "live, work, play" communities in Tysons Corner.

Business

Expert Panel to Preview 'Four Towns of Tysons'

After four Silver Line metro stations open in Tysons Corner, smaller urban centers will develop around those new stations.

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