Advocates Praise Fairfax County Sheriff’s End to ICE Contract
Sheriff will no longer hold detainees for extra time.
The Conversation Begins in Fairfax County: Budgeting Words
Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees.
‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’
Commission for Women celebrates 2018 honorees at Women’s History Month reception.
Fairfax County Public Safety Heroes Honored
40th annual event held March 9 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.
Full Conversation Requires Money on the Table in Fairfax County
Board intends to keep options open by advertising tax increase.
Budget Brinkmanship in Virginia
Lawmakers poised to leave town without passing budget.
Budget showdowns are rare in Virginia, but not unprecedented. Back in 2004, Gov. Mark Warner clashed with Republicans over a sales tax increase. Then in 2014, Gov. Terry McAuliffe engaged in brinkmanship over expanding Medicaid. Now lawmakers are poised to end the session once again without passing a budget.
Extracurriculars: Secret Sauce of Success in Fairfax County
Superintendent’s budget eliminates barrier of $50 activity fee.
Discussing School Shootings and Other Violence with Children
Open dialogue is key to quelling fear, say mental health professionals.
