Woodbridge, VA|News|
Victims to East Coast Rapist: 'I Forgive You'
Two the victims of admitted East Coast Rapist Aaron Thomas told him at his sentencing that they forgave him for the attacks.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
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Dale City, VA|News|
East Coast Rapist Aaron Thomas to Serve Life in Prison
A Prince William County judge sentenced Thomas to three life sentences for raping Dale City teenagers in 2009.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Life in the Shadows: Searching for Centreville's Homeless
Vounteers fanned out across the area this week to search for and register chronically homeless people.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Go Behind the Scenes With Fairfax County Police's K-9 Unit
Find out how officers become K-9 handlers and how they are trained.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Photo of the Day: Helping Hands at Liberty Middle School
The National Junior Honor Society at Liberty Middle School sponsored a winter clothing drive to benefit the Northern Virginia Family Service.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Chantilly, VA|News|
Questions About the Fairfax County Budget? Frey, Smith to Host Town Hall in Chantilly
The Sully District supervisor and school board member will hold a meeting March 13 at Rocky Run Middle School.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Letter to the Editor: Lord of Life Welcomes Homeless at Hypothermia Shelter
Lord of Life Lutheran Church hosted 25-45 visitors a night for a week in early February.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Police: Man Led State Troopers on High-Speed Chase Down Fairfax County Parkway, I-66
Virginia State Police troopers arrested Juan Carlos Gudiel as he was fleeing down Stone Road.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Questions About the Fairfax County Budget? Frey, Smith to Host Town Hall Meeting
The Sully District supervisor and school board member will hold a meeting on March 13 at Rocky Run Middle School.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Centreville Obituaries: Bendorf, Evans, Marker
Remembering the lives of locals who have recently passed away.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Chantilly, VA|News|
Police: Man Led State Troopers on High-Speed Chase Down Fairfax County Parkway, I-66
Virginia State Police troopers arrested Juan Carlos Gudiel, of Centreville, as he was fleeing down Stone Road.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Lorton, VA|News|
After Lorton Man's Car Gets Rear-Ended, Culprit Leads Police on High-Speed Chase
Virginia State Police troopers arrested Juan Carlos Gudiel, of Centreville, as he was fleeing down Stone Road.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Police: Man Led State Troopers on High-Speed Chase Down Fairfax County Parkway, I-66
Virginia State Police troopers arrested Juan Carlos Gudiel, of Centreville, as he was fleeing down Stone Road.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Divided Virginia Senate Approves Transportation Overhaul
House Bill 2313 will raise about $880 million a year more for roads and mass transit by increasing sales taxes while lowering the fuels tax.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Opposition Grows to Virginia Transportation Compromise
Bill aiming to build consensus around Bob McDonnell's plan to bring $3 billion to transportation projects met with mixed reviews.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Dominion Wants to Expand Compton Road Electrical Substation
The power company is seeking approval from Fairfax County to allow a 3,757 square foot expansion and construction of a 90-foot tall structure at the NOVEC substation.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Hosts Talks on Muhammed
The talks will take place on March 7 from 7-9 p.m.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Herrity: State of the County
Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity says the county needs to prepare for cuts to federal contractors and get its fiscal house in order.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
The Harlem Shake: Centreville High School Style
The meme has swept across the country, and Centreville High students recently made their own video.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Q&A: Prince William County's New Police Chief on the Budget, Officer Yung and More
Stephan Hudson, Prince William County's new chief of police, talks about his past experience on the department and what his priorities are moving forward.
Mary Stachyra Lopez, Patch Staff
