NEW! Information for parents and others on staying safe and secure on the Internet:
www.uschamber.com/sb/security
www.staysafe.org
www.staysafeonline.info
www.onguardonline.gov
www.netsmartz.org
www.getnetwise.org
www.isafe.org
www.aarp.org/netsafe

NEW! www.virginiacapitol.gov – for information on the renovation of the State Capitol in Richmond.

www.business.virginia.gov – Virginia’s Central Business Web Portal serving business and entrepreneurs and featuring “Business Live,” live chat assistance, with representatives of the Virginia Business Information Center. Get information and resources for:

• Starting a business – start-up basics, registration, licensing
• Running a business – expansion, taxes, regulation
• Out of state businesses – registering in Virginia, economic development, tourism and filom industry, insurance and worker's comp issues
• Business resources – small business, technology, manufacturing

www.SchoolMatters.com – Visit this site for searchable information about public schools, school districts, and state education systems throughout the nation, including student achievement data, financial information, demographic breakdowns, tax base details and much more.

www.alzpossible.org – The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Comprehensive Virtual Center on Alzheimer’s Disease.

www.dss.state.va.us/facility/search/alf.cgi – Review inspection reports of assisted living facilities in Virginia.

www.dhp.virginia.gov – Information about doctors licensed in Virginia, including their malpractice history, hospital affiliations, specialty areas of practice, practice locations and phone numbers, and disciplinary actions.

www.ltcombudsman.org – Website for The Long Term Care Ombudsman Office provides informaiton on nursing home advocacy and contains resources for finding lcoal long-term care facilities.

www.longtermcareliving.com – Covers all aspects of the long-term care planning process, including financial information, career options and a guide for families.

www.vaenergychoice.org – Status of the Virginia Energy Choice Consumer Education Program.

Alliance of Reston Clusters and Homeowners is a grass-roots, non-partisan organization formed to act as a practical resource to homeowner associations in Reston in their dya-to-day management.

KnowHowVirginia.org – Information on careers and job training from the Virginia Career Education Foundation.

Dulles Corridor Rail Project with up to date information on the status of rail service to western Fairfax County.

News to Use by e-mail! Stay informed about county events by receiving free e-mail newsletters from the Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs.

Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Learn how you can track the progress of new regulations through the regulatory process using the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. Using the Town Hall, you can:

• View a list of legislative mandates for regulatory actions based on action of the 2003 General Assembly;
• Sign up for e-mail notification about particular regulations and meetings;
• View and submit comments in on-line comment forums;
• Get on-line access to a wide range of rulemaking documents.

Call the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget at 804-786-6315 for more information.

NuRide – The nation’s first ride network where people plan trips online and get paid to ride together. NuRide is not carpooling – it's traveling when you want, on your terms, and without any ongoing commitment.

Smart Growth Planning Concepts from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

Zipcars – Short term self-service access to new cars.

VDOT’s web-based tool: Dashboard
Track the status of active transportation construction projects, read the FAQs, click around through the layers of information, look at details, and ask questions of the project leaders listed if you have a concern.
See Introduction to Dashboard page.

Department of Motor Vehicles – Download most DMV forms and conduct a host of other transactions such as renewing your license.

Human Services Information & Referral Database
Visit this site to view Virginia's Human Services Information & Referral database.

Darrell Green’s “Green Team” – Join the GREEN TEAM! Public service and educational information on colon cancer.

Case Docket Search
All public documents filed in SCC cases are now available for viewing and printing via the SCC website through its "Case Docket Search" portal. In addition, the SCC encourages use of web-based technology when inviting Virginians to comment on issues that arise in SCC cases.

Virginia Public Access Project
The Virginia Public Access Project is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to improving public understanding of money in politics. Founded in 1997, VPAP provides a free online list of donations to and expenditures by candidates for state office.

Senior Navigator
A really fine website for senior citizens and health.

Delegate Plum's Citizen Handbook
Complete information on services of state government agencies with links to agency web pages.

Reston Association

Virginia General Assembly
Complete information about the legislative process and the full text, summaries and status history of bills and resolutions as well as schedules of activity. Also full text of the Code of Virginia.

Commonwealth of Virginia
Information on state government, educational institutions, and travel suggestions and events.

Governor's Office for Substance Abuse Prevention
Information on substance abuse prevention and a focus on the KIDsafe Virginia program.

Democratic Party of Virginia

Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce

Reston Web

Southern Poverty Law Center