The total proposed budget for Fairfax is $6.1 billion in all county funds

Fairfax faces tough belt tightening in several areas in the legislature's budget -- Key differences exist between the House of Delegates and state Senate versions of Virginia's budget, but Fairfax County will lose some state funds for education, safety net services and public safety under either proposal.

County executive says proposed reductions represent permanent change in services -- Fairfax County Executive Anthony M. Griffin did have a small bit of good news to offer the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors last week as the county's projected revenue shortfall is about $60 million less than expected.

Manassas resident represents Spacenet, bringing small dish antennae and two-way ground stations -- On Valentine's Day, Omar Rafik kissed his wife goodbye in Manassas and left for Haiti on what he thought would be a three-day trip.

More than 100 students from 12 high schools are participating in the Student-Built House Program -- It's hard, muddy, dusty, manual work and sometimes done in horrendous weather � but the students love it.

More than 100 students from 12 high schools are participating in the Student-Built House Program -- It's hard, muddy, dusty, manual work and sometimes done in horrendous weather � but the students love it.

More than 100 students from 12 high schools are participating in the Student-Built House Program -- It's hard, muddy, dusty, manual work and sometimes done in horrendous weather � but the students love it.

More than 100 students from 12 high schools are participating in the Student-Built House Program -- It's hard, muddy, dusty, manual work and sometimes done in horrendous weather � but the students love it.

More than 100 students from 12 high schools are participating in the Student-Built House Program -- It's hard, muddy, dusty, manual work and sometimes done in horrendous weather � but the students love it.

More than 100 students from 12 high schools are participating in the Student-Built House Program -- It's hard, muddy, dusty, manual work and sometimes done in horrendous weather � but the students love it.