Franconia News

County and federal officials are roundly criticizing the Army for its decision to relocate 6,400 defense workers to a City of Alexandria office complex, instead of Springfield.

Riders are advised to check www.fairfaxconnector.com or call 703-339-7200 for the latest information on Fairfax Connector service.

A lightning strike sparked a house fire Tuesday night in the basement of a Fairfax County home, causing about $60,000 in damage.

Photo by Louise Krafft FCP Field Training Instructor T.P. Kelly talks to residents about animal control procedures in the area.

A possible bus strike could significantly disrupt Northern Virginia metro bus service Monday.

Fairfax County students returned to their classrooms Tuesday, Sept. 2, signaling the end of summer and the beginning of the 2008-09 school year.

Two-thirds fewer people have been killed in drunk-driving accidents in Fairfax County this year, while arrests for impaired driving have increased 25 percent, county police said.

Proposed redevelopment of Springfield Gardens Apartments moves forward. By Derek B. Johnson Wednesday, August 13, 2008 The Springfield Gardens Apartments on Cumberland Avenue have been around since the early ...

Watch this short introductory video about the Kingstowne community. Transportation options are very easy in Kingstowne with its proximity to Interstate 395, 495, Van Dorn Street and the Fairfax County Parkway.

Fairfax County police are on the lookout for mosquito-trap vandals. The county health department places mosquito traps at more than 70 sites to trap and test mosquitoes for West Nile virus and other ...

Democratic National Convention CEO Leah D. Daughtry held an online discussion at Washintonpost.com . Here are some highlights: Franconia, Va.: Is the convention later this year than in years past? Does it ...

Four teens from Oxon Hill have been accused of beating and robbing a man Friday in the Springfield Mall parking lot.

Four teens from Oxon Hill have been accused of beating and robbing a man Friday in the Springfield Mall parking lot.

Four teens from Oxon Hill have been accused of beating and robbing a man Friday in the Springfield Mall parking lot.

Four teens from Oxon Hill have been accused of beating and robbing a man Friday in the Springfield Mall parking lot.

Four teens from Oxon Hill have been accused of beating and robbing a man Friday in the Springfield Mall parking lot.

Four teens from Oxon Hill have been accused of beating and robbing a man Friday in the Springfield Mall parking lot.

Four teens from Oxon Hill have been accused of beating and robbing a man Friday in the Springfield Mall parking lot.

Four teens from Oxon Hill have been accused of beating and robbing a man Friday in the Springfield Mall parking lot.

Four teens from Oxon Hill have been accused of beating and robbing a man Friday in the Springfield Mall parking lot.