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Metro says it has disciplined a train driver who was apparently caught on tape texting while operating a train.

A metro train operator was disciplined for texting on the job, after amateur video of the incident was posted on the YouTube website.

Fairfax County By Kali Schumitz Source: Fairfax County Times WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 2009 UPDATED WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 2009 Other Fairfax Connector changes In addition to hiking fares on three express bus lines, Fairfax Connector is eliminating four bus routes - the 303, 556, 922 and VRE EZ - and reducing service on a number of other routes.

In the next five years Construction and renovation projects included in Fairfax County Public Schools' Capital Improvement Program for fiscal 2010-2014: Three new elementary schools: Lutie Lewis Coates, Laurel Hill and Lacey; Modular additions at several schools; Renovations at 14 elementary schools: Franklin Sherman, Woodburn, Sleepy Hollow, ...

Investigators looking into the deadly crash of two Metro transit trains focused Tuesday on why a computerized system failed to halt an oncoming train, and why the train failed to stop even though the emergency brake was pressed.

Tucked away in the crevices of Fairfax County, the Cross County Trail is a haven for the weekend warriors who want to stay close to home, but mentally get away.

From schoolhouse to "living museum" to an official piece of American history, the Laurel Grove School has been through a lot since being constructed by freed slaves in the early 1880s.

A Herndon man who embezzled millions of dollars from HOA's, spent the money on cars, alcohol and drugs and then went on a depraved shooting spree before being shot himself by police, will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Prince William Co. Police say two people were killed after a shooting near the PRTC bus terminal.

Metro officials say the body of a Lorton man was found in a restroom at the Franconia-Springfield Metrorail station.

Two Northern Virginia congressmen want a bill to extend Metro attached to federal transportation legislation being drafted.

A water main break in the Franconia area of Alexandria will cause a traffic headache for commuters Friday morning.

Metro officials say the body of a Lorton man was found in a restroom at the Franconia-Springfield Metrorail station.

The survival of six innocent victims a ' three civilians and three officers a ' "is a miracle," said Judge Jonathan C. Thacher.

Metro officials receive preliminary approval of federal funding for new surveillance cameras.

A review I did a few weeks ago of Cold Springs Honey Almond Weiss generated some discussion on the use of the word "weiss" and it seems like a good subject to expound on.

Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber honors valor of public-safety officials. Showing a steely determination in dangerous circumstances is not the kind of job description that would appeal to most people.

Both Sides Tour. The Franconia Museum, 6121 Franconia Road, is offering a trip to the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pa., for its Both Sides Tour Saturday, April 25.

Scavenger hunt: There will be a limousine scavenger hunt Friday, April 17, from 2 to 6 p.m., beginning at 1763 Fountain Drive in Reston.

D.C. will benefit from $450 million for a new headquarters complex for the Department of Homeland Security at Saint Elizabeths Hospital in Southeast.