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Fairfax County police have arrested a man they believe robbed more than a dozen spas, nail salons, dry cleaners and other businesses in the course of the past week - six of them in Oakton.

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Supporters of Del. Ken Plum gathered at Midtown on Tuesday as Plum kicked off his run for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates.

Looking for a custom home on five acres with a pool, sport court and proximity to 45 acres of nature trails? New on the market, this Oakton home, located at 2450 Fairhunt Court , is listed for $1,795,000. According to the listing, the home is "stunning inside with soaring ceilings, walls of windows and an abundance of living space." There are six ... (more)

On Tuesday, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the School Board's request to place a $250 million bond referendum on the November ballot.

Fairfax County police are investigating at least three burglaries in Oakton that appeared to occur in the early hours of Monday morning at a number of local businesses.

Until he turned 14, Daniel Derrico of Oakton was a happy, healthy teen. Three years ago, he was diagnosed with a complex and debilitating form of OCD and Tourette's syndrome, which has made it necessary for him to be hospitalized and in residential treatment in Wisconsin.

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On Tuesday, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the School Board's request to place a $250 million bond referendum on the November ballot.

Shamus Ian Fatzinger/Fairfax County Times Oakton resident Kendall Meir, 2, enjoys an apple from Kuhn Orchards at the weekly farmers market at Oak Marr Recreational Center Wednesday.

Trae Patton/CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Oakton native John Cochran outlasted 19 other castaways on CBS's hit reality show “Survivor” to win a $1 million grand prize on Sunday night.

Oakton's own John Cochran was crowned winner of Survivor Caramoan 2013 Sunday night, taking home not only the title but a hefty $1 million prize.

Shamus Ian Fatzinger/Fairfax County Times Oakton resident Kendall Meir, 2, enjoys an apple from Kuhn Orchards at the weekly farmers market at Oak Marr Recreational Center Wednesday.

The weekend is upon us in Northern Virginia and it's time to start making plans for some fun.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2013 peak , fresh on the heels of the Lyrids , is expected this Sunday, May 5, but the show over Oakton has already begun.

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Area development-watchers have been predicting a population boom for Reston as new housing opens up in conjunction with the Silver Line.

By now, you've probably heard about the 17-year cicadas from Brood II that will emerge this spring from New England to Virginia.

Mosaic Harmony's former pianist, Lance Jackson, sure left a terrific song! The Oakton-based inspirational choir singers belted out "Lord, You Bring Me Joy" on Sunday as if they were the Walter Hawkins Singers or another gospel super group.

Fairfax County School Board members have delayed a vote on proposed school construction funding until the May 9 board meeting to take a deeper look at utilizing the bond referendum.