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.
Autumn Wonderland Open in Burke
Pumpkin Playground at Burke Nursery and Garden Center offers children rides, attractions, and animals.
Fall Walk for Hemophilia Association in Springfield
$82,000 raised during walk around Lake Accotink Park on Saturday.
Area Residents Join Storm Recovery Cause
Unidos por Puerto Rico DMV ships supplies to survivors of two catastrophic hurricanes.
Hurricane Relief Supplies
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.
Former Addict Shares His Story
Chris Herren, former NBA player and addict, speaks to parents and children in county schools.