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Fairfax legislators divided over proposed casino in Tysons Corner
A proposal for a casino resort in Tysons Corner is dividing the Fairfax County delegation to the General Assembly, with advocates calling for new sources of revenue to relieve pressure on local real estate taxes and opponents decrying a threat to the vibrant commercial and residential hub along the fast-developing Silver Line transit corridor.
Anti-casino groups in Fairfax County lobby against proposed bill in Richmond
The General Assembly decided to carry over a bill from last year that would allow for a casino to be built in Fairfax County along the silver line.
Virginia lawmakers to reintroduce controversial bill that could bring casino to Fairfax County
Virginia lawmakers are considering whether to support or oppose a bill that would allow for an entertainment district centered around a casino to be built in Fairfax County. Some consider it too much of a gamble,
Small earthquake rattles Richmond area; felt as far north as Fairfax County
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake rattled the Short Pump area northwest of Richmond on Tuesday evening, with people as far away as Fairfax County reporting they felt it, too, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Fairfax County residents travel to Richmond to protest proposed Tysons Casino
Even if lawmakers in Richmond approve the casino measure, Fairfax County would still have the final say whether to put the project on the ballot.
Fairfax Co. leaders asking VDOT to explain its response to last week’s snow
Over a week after this winter’s first significant snowfall, Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors detailed plans to press ...
Homeowner shoots alleged intruder during break-in in Fairfax County, police say
A homeowner shot a man who was attempting to forcefully break into his home on Wednesday, according to the Fairfax County ...
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Virginia homeowner shoots intruder during attempted break-in
A Fairfax County homeowner shot a man attempting to break into his home early Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Judge upholds conviction of former Fairfax Co. police officer who killed man outside Tysons mall
A judge upheld the firearm conviction of a former Fairfax County, Virginia, police officer, who shot and killed a suspected ...
Judge rules ex-Fairfax cop's guilty verdict will stand
A Virginia judge has ruled that the conviction of a former Fairfax County police officer will stand. Wesley Shifflett shot ...
Water main break shuts down portion of Fort Hunt Road in Fairfax County
Wednesday morning commuters in the Fort Hunt area of Fairfax County, Virginia, will see delays following an overnight water ...
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Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity announces run for lieutenant governor
On the Democratic side, five candidates have stepped into the race: state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (15th District), Prince William ...
'The level of service was not up to snuff' | Fairfax County demands accountability from VDOT
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Fairfax County Supervisors are calling for accountability from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) after residents made it clear that the agency's recent snow ...