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Fairfax considers jail time for overcrowding
Fairfax County supervisors are considering criminalizing some zoning violations, meaning landlords who operate illegal boarding houses could go to jail.
Report explores ways to fund Fairfax mental health
A new report by a Fairfax County commission says the county needs to find ways to boost federal and private funding for mental health services.
Mark Tapscott: New leadership for GOP, or a new party altogether?
Doomsayers always appear when one of the two major political parties suffers an epic electoral disaster. It happened to the Republicans after the Goldwater and Nixon debacles in 1964 and 1974, and to the Democrats following the Contract with America insurgency in 1994. Obviously, both parties came back strongly from those defeats.
Arlington approves rental units in homes
Arlington County officials have approved a proposal that would allow rental units in single-family homes.
New leadership for the GOP or a new party?
Doomsayers always appear when one of the two major political parties suffers an epic electoral disaster. It happened to the Republicans after the Goldwater and Nixon debacles in 1964 and 1974, and to the Democrats following the Contract with America insurgency in 1994. Obviously, both parties came back strongly from those defeats.
DC Council considers upping sales tax at Nats Park
The D.C. Council is considering tacking on another 5 percent sales tax on Nationals tickets and most items purchased at the ballpark.
Grab a No. 2 pencil and take the Hump Day quiz
Welcome to this week’s edition of “Hump Day Pop Quiz,” a quick exam to see how closely you have been following the local and national sports scene. Remember there are no stupid questions — just stupid answers.
Bus fares expected to rise in northern Va.
Two northern Virginia counties are planning to increase bus fares to offset the recent spike in fuel prices and to fund more service amid high demand.
Quin Hillyer: A vote for president is also a vote for judges
Three years ago today, the nation was halfway into 18 days of feverish speculation about whom President George W. Bush would name to replace Sandra Day O’Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court, with high drama and several major false rumors preceding the choice of now-Chief Justice John Roberts.
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