Election Day 2026: Congressional Races, Fairfax County Bond Questions On McLean Ballot

McLean voters will choose congressional representatives and decide two Fairfax County bond questions and three amendments Nov. 3.

Virginia Energy Policies, Electric Bills Focus Of McLean Town Hall

Residents can learn about their electric bills and state energy policies during an Oct. 27 town hall hosted by two Virginia lawmakers.

Voter Guide For McLean: What's On The Ballot, Early Voting & More

Early voting options for McLean residents will expand on Oct. 18. Here's who and what's on the Nov. 3 ballot.

VA 8 Candidates Forum Announced By Fairfax County Citizens Group

Three of the four candidates vying for Virginia's eighth Congressional District seat will participate in the upcoming forum, organizers say.

Early Voting Begins For 2026 Election: What's On The Ballot In McLean

Early voting in the Nov. 3 general election begins Friday and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31. See what's on the ballot.

Fairfax County Pauses New Flock Cameras As Supervisors Question Privacy Safeguards

Fairfax supervisors paused new Flock cameras and ordered a privacy review. Arlington ended its county-leased program the same day.

KETTLER Promotes Kimberly Ramsey To Executive Vice President Of Property Management Operations

McLean-based KETTLER promoted Kimberly Ramsey to oversee operations across the real estate company's multifamily portfolio.

Crossing Guards, Police Returning To 10 Fairfax High Schools After Safety Concerns

Fairfax County police will temporarily provide crossing support at locations while officials evaluate pedestrian safety near high schools.

Fairfax County Dissolves Tree Commission, Replaces EQAC With Environmental Panel

Fairfax County supervisors voted 9-1 to dissolve the Tree Commission and unanimously restructured EQAC into a new panel.

McLean Parking District Expansion Goes Before Fairfax County Supervisors

Fairfax supervisors will consider a setting a public hearing on permit parking along Felix Street near McLean High School.

Fairfax County Doubles Forestry Seats In Tree Commission Replacement Plan

Fairfax County revised its Tree Commission plan to require at least two environmental commissioners with forestry expertise.

Fairfax County Tree Commission Faces Dissolution Under Environmental Board Overhaul

Fairfax County will hold an Aug. 25 public hearing on a proposal to dissolve the Tree Commission and shift its work.

McLean Voters Now Know November Choices For Senate, Congress

Tuesday's primary election determined who will compete in November for Virginia's U.S. Senate seat and 8th Congressional District.

Polls Open Tuesday For VA Primary Election: See Who's On The McLean Ballot

McLean voters can cast ballots for the 8th Congressional District and U.S. Senate races.

Proposed 7-Story Mixed-Use Development Filed For Downtown McLean Site On Elm Street

A rezoning application proposes 115 homes, retail and office space at Elm Street and Beverly Road in downtown McLean.

Beyer Leads Fundraising In Virginia's 8th District Democratic Primary

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Beyer has raised more than $2 million, far outpacing Democratic challengers in Virginia's 8th District race.

McLean Adaptive Aquatics Founder Honored For 35 Years Of Service At Spring Hill

Fairfax supervisors honored Dr. Bryna Helfer for 35 years leading the Spring Hill Adapted Aquatics program in McLean.

Comstock Reported Paying More Than $522K In Lobbying Compensation During Casino Push

Three years of lobbying disclosures show how Comstock's Fairfax County casino campaign evolved and what it reported paying lobbyists.

Early In-Person Voting For VA Primary Underway: See Who's On The McLean Ballot

McLean voters can cast early ballots in Virginia's Aug. 4 dual primary for in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives races.

Fairfax Is Changing: 5 Takeaways From The County's Latest Demographics Report

The county recently released its 2025 Demographics Reports. From housing costs to population growth, here are five takeaways.

Fairfax County Accepts Proposal To Revise 30-Story Scotts Run South Building In Tysons

Developer seeks approval for a redesigned 30-story mixed-use residential building near Chain Bridge Road.

VA Retail Cannabis Sales To Begin Next Year Under New Deal

The new deal was announced a month after Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation to establish a retail marketplace for cannabis in VA.

McLean Primary Voter Guide: What’s On The Aug. 4 Ballot

McLean voters can begin casting ballots for Virginia's primary election on June 18. Here's who is on the ballot.

Preliminary Election Results Released For McLean Community Center 2026 Governing Board

Six McLean tax district residents won seats in preliminary MCC Governing Board election results.

Weapons Ban, Paid Family Leave, Retail Cannabis: See Bills Signed, Vetoed By VA Governor

Gov. Spanberger signed or approved 1,125 of 1,156 Virginia General Assembly bills, including paid sick leave and an assault weapon ban.

Fairfax Chairman Apologizes After Calling School Board Member A 'Bimbo'

Fairfax County Board Chair Jeff McKay issued the apology on Tuesday, calling it a "moment of reflection."

Data Center Developer Proposes Vienna Cloud Campus To Replace Tysons Office Complex

Serverfarm seeks Fairfax County approval to build a 316,000-square-foot data center on Quantum Drive, including a new public playground.

How McLean Precincts Voted In 2026 Redistricting Special Election

All 14 McLean precincts report "Yes" majorities, helping drive Fairfax County’s 68 percent approval of the constitutional measure.

Capital One East Proposes New Signage Program For McLean Campus Site

Fairfax County planners are reviewing a unified sign plan for the Capital One East site in Tysons.

Tysons Concourse Developer Proposes 1,098-Unit Residential Rezoning Near Spring Hill Metro Station

BE Tysons LLC seeks to rezone Spring Hill Road office site for two 21-story towers, townhomes, and retail in Fairfax County.

Fairfax County Leaders Applaud Veto Of Tysons Casino Bill

Fairfax County supervisors praise Gov. Abigail Spanberger's veto of SB 756, blocking a Tysons casino to protect local land-use authority.

Fairfax County Casino Bill's Fate Decided By Gov. Spanberger

The VA governor's veto blocks a bill that would have let Fairfax County leaders consider a casino referendum tied to a Tysons site.

Surovell, Alcorn Clash Over Tysons Casino In TV Debate

State Sen. Surovell and Supervisor Alcorn debated a proposed $11B Tysons casino, weighing gains in tax revenue against community impacts.

No Kings Protests Planned In McLean Saturday

No Kings demonstrations will be taking place across the country on Saturday. Here's where to find one near you.

Letter: Unions Urge Governor To Sign Tysons Casino Bill

In a letter to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, a coalition of unions outline the reasons why they support the Tysons casino legislation.

Union Rally Urges Governor To Sign Fairfax County Casino Bill

The proposed Tysons entertainment district with a casino near the Spring Hill Metro station promises 5,000 union jobs, labor leaders say.

McLean Baptist Church Proposes New Child Care Center To Meet Local Demand

Fairfax County accepted a special permit application for a 75-student early education program at 1367 Chain Bridge Road in McLean.

Fairfax Leaders Urge Governor To Veto Tysons Casino Bill

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Monday called on Gov. Spanberger to veto the Tysons casino bill passed by the General Assembly.

Fairfax Co. Offices, Courts, Libraries Close, Meetings Canceled Due To Severe Weather

Fairfax County government offices are closing early on Monday and meetings are canceled due to severe weather.

Revised Tysons Casino Bill Sent To Governor To Sign: Update

A conference of both houses of the Virginia General Assembly released a new revision of the Fairfax County casino bill.