Vienna/Oakton Local

Pendulum Politics in Northern Virginia

House District 34 has swung to the left, the right and back again.

Northern Virginia’s wealthiest suburbs are also some of its most hotly contested battleground precincts, the House of Delegates district surrounding Great Falls that’s swung left and right and left again in recent years. What once was the home of legendary Republican Vince Callahan has become kind of jump ball after he announced his retirement a decade ago.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: August, 2017

In August, 2017, 118 homes sold between $1,900,000-$235,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: August, 2017

Rorschach Politics

Candidates for governor present inkblots on everything from the economy to Confederate statues.

The campaign for governor is a bit like a Rorschach test as the candidates close in on the final stretch toward Election Day. Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie are presenting a series of inkblots to voters about everything from the health of the economy to the value of Confederate statues.

Challenging the Troublemaker

Leader of Democratic resistance challenged by independent who vows to be less antagonistic.

No member of the Democratic minority is as politically combative as Del. Marcus Simon (D-53). Simon’s independent challenger says he says he would take a less confrontational tone.

Madison High Dance Team Keeps ‘Making a Difference’

Welcoming war veterans, sending aid to Houston, performing at community events.

Madison High Dance Team

Vienna Resident Launches ‘Hot New Release’

Nan Kilmer Baker to make her first author appearance at Bards Alley in Vienna Friday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.

Vienna author

Local Clergy and Guests Gather for a Minister’s Breakfast Networking Event

Ministers Breakfast

Vienna Police Highlights

Democratic-Endorsed School Board Candidate Wins

Keys-Gamarra overcomes Republican-advantage in low-turnout August.

Guardian ad litem and Fairfax County Planning Commission member Karen Keys-Gamarra swamped Republican Chris Grisafe and two other candidates in a special election this week, one that Democrats say is a sign of strength for their party heading into the fall.