Shifting Political Battlefield for Virginia General Assembly
Solid blue urban areas separated by political beltway from solid red exurbs.
Northern Virginia has more competitive seats than any other part of the commonwealth, a ring of districts that forms a beltway of sorts separating the inner solid blue in Arlington and Alexandria from the solid red in rural and exurban seats in Loudoun and Prince William. That puts Fairfax County squarely in the driver’s seat this November, when Democrats hope to pick up seats in an election that has balanced local issues like schools and roads with the ongoing reaction to President Donald Trump.
Room of Restonians: 'We Don’t Want This'
The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning-proposed amendment would alter the zoning regulations by changing the density cap in Reston for areas that are zoned Planned Residential Community (PRC) District. Restonians are trying their best to stop it in its tracks.
‘Middle-Class Joe’ Campaigns for Northam in Reston
Democratic gubernatorial campaign touts free community college.
Lighting the Night in Reston
Light the Night walk in Reston to raise $3.5 million for leukemia research.
Nabra Hassanen's Parents Come Face-To-Face with the Accused
Fairfax County grand jury indicts; County Commonwealth’s Attorney plans to pursue death penalty.
Raising Funds To Honor Veterans
Raising Funds To Honor Veterans
Commentary: Shades of the Old South
It is always important to vote, but it is more important than ever this year.
House District 40 Shows Republicans Still Competitive in Clinton Districts
Democratic newcomer Donte Tanner faces uphill climb against incumbent Tim Hugo.
Democrats are energized, and they’re targeting Republican-held House districts that Hillary Clinton won last year. But House District 40 shows what an uphill climb this year will be for them.