McLean, VA|News|
Bishop Declines Casino Advocate’s Invitation To Play Bingo
The Virginia Players Alliance president invited Bishop Michael Burbidge to join him for bingo night at a church in Northern Virginia.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Silver Line Casino
Coverage of proposed casino along Silver Line in Northern Virginia.
McLean, VA|News|
No Need For Casinos In Northern Virginia: Bishop Michael Burbidge
The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington said the passion for gambling risks becoming an addiction and threat to one’s freedom.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Casino Bill Should Be Rejected By Fairfax Supervisors: Former Lawmaker
A former Virginia Congressman sent a letter to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors calling on them to publicly oppose the casino bill.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Casino Efforts, Opposition Mobilize For 2025 VA General Assembly
As work to advance the Tysons casino referendum continues, opponents plan an October community forum at McLean High School.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Cherokee Tribe-Owned Federal Contractor Opens Tysons Office: Reports
The U.S. government contracting firm Cherokee Federal recently opened an office in Tysons' Greensboro Park development.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Casino Opponents Disagree Over Level Of Support At Vienna Festival
No Casino Coalition and Virginia Players Alliance offered differing opinions about their public engagement at the ViVa! Vienna festival.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Supporters, Detractors Turn Out At ViVa! Vienna
Virginia Players Alliance and No Casino Coalition offer ViVa! Vienna attendees opposing opinions about the proposed Tysons casino.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Former Tysons Casino Site Near Greensboro Metro For Sale
Land once considered as a location for Comstock Holdings' proposed Tysons casino is listed for sale. Plans now call for a Home Depot there.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
5 Recognized By Northern Virginia Chamber With 2024 Impact Awards
Northern Virginia Chamber will be presenting 2024 Impact Awards to five people at its annual members meeting in June.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
VA Arena Deal Collapse Prompts Recriminations, Impropriety Allegations
The demise of the project, a priority for the governor, set off an extraordinary round of bitter recriminations among Virginia officials.
Reston|News|
$10K Fundraiser Aimed To Introduce Arena Backers To Lawmaker
JBG Smith's CEO declined a January invitation to meet with the lawmaker who would later prevent the Potomac Yards arena deal from advancing.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
NoVA Casino Without Referendum Possible With Budget Amendment: Report
Backers of the proposed Tysons casino pitched the idea of linking it to the Potomac Yards arena proposal, according to news reports.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Casino Near Arlington Metro Station Should Be Studied: Chamber Blog
All Silver Line stations from the DC line to Dulles should be considered as potential casino sites, according to a NoVA Chamber blog post.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
MGM Resorts Helped Pay Tysons Casino Opponents' Expenses
A coalition that included MGM Resorts paid for a phone survey and buses to take Tysons casino opponents to Richmond to talk to lawmakers.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
Marsden 'Fought Like Crazy' For Tysons Casino Instead Of Reston Site
State lawmaker says it was his idea to build a casino in Tysons rather than Reston and identifies the likely casino operator.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Whose Idea Was It To Put A Casino In Tysons?
The study a state lawmaker quotes to justify Tysons as the "most valuable casino opportunity" in Virginia doesn't include the word "Tysons."
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
Gambling Addiction Would Spread, Negative Net Revenue For County
Community activists called on members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to voice their opposition to building a casino Tysons.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
Tysons Resident Lists Reasons Why A Casino Is Bad For Fairfax County
Community activists called on members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to voice their opposition to building a casino Tysons.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Would Lose Family-Friendly Character If Tysons Casino Is Built
Community activists called on members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to voice their opposition to building a casino Tysons.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Would Be Harmful To Fairfax County: Citizen Activist
Community activists called on members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to voice their opposition to building a casino Tysons.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Anti-Tysons Casino Activists Call On Supervisors To Take A Stand
Community activists called on members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to voice their opposition to building a casino Tysons.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Casino Money, Influence Show Value Of Campaign Finance Reform: Expert
Unlimited political spending undermines people's faith in the democratic process and discourages people from seeking office, says an expert.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Tysons Casino Money: $1.2M Donated By Comstock Holdings, Allies
Patch looks at how much money the developer behind the casino proposal made in political donations from January 2022 to February 2024.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Dominates Discussion At Vienna Town Hall Meeting
State Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim and Del. Holly Seibold update constituents at Saturday morning's town hall meeting in Vienna.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Future Casino Bill Efforts To Be Monitored By Fairfax County Activists
Community activists from Reston, McLean, Tysons and Vienna traveled to Richmond on Tuesday to show their opposition to proposed casino bill.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Uncertainty About Casino In Tysons To Continue Into 2025: Alcorn
Hunter Mill supervisor says the decision to carry over SB 675 rather than pass by indefinitely creates uncertainty about Tysons casino.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Bill's Fate Decided In VA Senate
Lawmakers voted Tuesday on whether the Tysons casino bill would move forward or be held over until the 2025 Virginia General Assembly.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Letter: Casino Bill Impacts District Marsden Doesn't Represent
A resident of Virginia's Senate District 38 questions whether a senator from Burke can submit a bill that affects Tysons.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
'Kill Casino Bill,' Hundreds Call On Lawmakers To Oppose SB 675
Hundreds showed up for a town hall meeting at McLean High School to register their opposition to a casino being built in Tysons.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Delaying Casino Bill To 2025 Only Plan On The Table: Committee Chair
Sen. Louise Lucas said there was no other plan except to take the subcommittee's recommendation and delay the casino bill until next year.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Bill May Still Be Alive In VA Legislature: Lawmakers
Sens. Jennifer Boysko and Saddam Salim sent emails to constituents cautioning them the Tysons casino bill is not technically dead.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Bill On Hold After Subcommittee Vote; Opponents React
Fairfax County residents, elected officials and community activists share reactions to SB 675 being held over to 2025 legislative session.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Casino Bill Opposed By Greater Tysons Citizens Coalition: Letter
Greater Tysons Citizens Coalition letter to Virginia senators details its opposition to bill that would make a Tysons casino possible.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Tysons Casino Proposal Delayed A Year In General Assembly
Senate Resources Subcommittee voted 4-0 Thursday afternoon to delay the Tysons casino referendum bill until 2025.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Casino Bill: Town Hall + $416K Donated + New Lobbyist + Hogs & Cowboys
Patch assembles a selection of updates concerning Virginia Senate Bill 675, which seeks to pave the way to build a casino in Tysons.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston|News|
Casino Opponents Travel To Richmond To Lobby Lawmakers: Report
A group of Fairfax County residents is traveling to Richmond on Monday to lobby against Senate Bill 675.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
Casino Bill Opposition Joined By Fairfax County Federation: Letter
Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations voiced its opposition to casinoobill in letter to all members of the Virginia Senate.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
70% Of Tysons Casino Revenue To Go To State, Not County: McKay Letter
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay sends letter to Virginia General Assembly leaders on Tysons casino bill.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Oppose Tysons Casino Vienna Mayor Asks Of Fairfax Supervisors: Letter
Vienna Mayor Linda J. Colbert calls on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to oppose the Tysons casino referendum bill.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Tysons Corner, VA|News|
Casino Backers Kept Fairfax Supervisors In The Dark About Their Plans
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors discuss impact of casino legislation currently being considered in the Virginia Senate.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
