The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Washington DC area.
Police investigate fatal barricade crash at Capitol | outdoor office and more spaces | Amazon grocery store hiring: Patch PM
Phase 1c vaccinations begin in some NoVA localities | 4 arrests in I-66 carjacking | Nationals opener scheduled after delay: Patch PM
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Top VA, DC news includes marijuana legalization push, in-person learning support, vaccine clinics, and Washington Football Team dance team.
Vaccine eligibility to expand | COVID-19 delays Nationals opener | development implications for NoVA suburb's population: Patch PM
Marijuana legalization proposed for July | few Nats in quarantine ahead of Opening Day | two Capitol Police officers sue Trump: Patch PM
Contacting Miss Utility/District One Call before digging is a free service that can prevent damage to underground utility lines
Higher sugary drinks tax proposal | Washington Football Team dance team tryout | family-friendly spring break activities: Patch PM
Virginia Beach police-involved shooting | 15 percent fully vaccinated in Virginia | survey finds support for in-person learning: Patch PM
The cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., reached their peak bloom on Sunday, according to the National Park Service.
Top VA, DC news includes legislation ending death penalty, Washington Football Team takes name suggestions, and pipe bombs recovered.
The Smithsonian Latino Center received a $1 million gift from Bank of America to support the opening of the Molina Family Latino Gallery.
Death penalty abolished | charges after pipe bombs found | 25 percent of Virginians have one vaccine dose | wheelchair for dog: Patch PM
Food emporium's ghost restaurant | governor eases some restrictions | truck with frozen fish crashes | single-use plastics order: Patch PM
Children from St. Phillip’s Child Development Center in Anacostia on Tuesday gave Sparky the Fire Dog a card to celebrate his 70th birthday.
The National Park Service decided to limit all vehicle and pedestrian access to the cherry blossoms after consulting with health officials.
Free doughnuts for vaccinated people | NoVA leaders call for more vaccine supply | new Sheetz | grants for homeless initiatives: Patch PM
Washington, D.C., and 5 Virginia cities rank among the Happiest Cities in America on a WalletHub list comparing the largest 180 U.S. cities.
Top VA, DC news includes voting rights for former felons, racial slur allegations from football game, and DC easing restrictions.
Fatal wrong-way crash on I-95 Express Lanes | bill to remove Byrd statue | school meals keep students fed during pandemic: Patch PM
A new report estimates more than 17 percent of the world's food supply is wasted. In the United States, that number is doubled.
Dunkin’ delivered donuts to doctors, nurses and staff at Children’s National Hospital and its satellite locations across the D.C. area.
1 million fully vaccinated in Virginia | sober rides on St. Patrick's Day | gas prices climb | 50 cats arrive from Texas shelters: Patch PM
The cost of gasoline at the pump in Virginia is $2.71 a gallon on average, compared to $2.11 a year ago when the pandemic was starting.
Daylight saving time 2021 begins on the second Sunday in March, giving DC and NoVA residents more sunlight to play in after work and school.
Mass vaccination clinic planned | black bears more common in state | endorsements in governor's race | vaccinated Virginians data: Patch PM
White House Easter Egg Roll status undecided | teacher dies of COVID-19 complications | Metro cuts averted with federal relief: Patch PM
The White House is waiting to make a decision on whether to hold the annual Easter Egg Roll on the Monday after Easter.
Voting is still open for the 10 best places in the nation to drink beer outdoors. Make your choice.
Amazon has partnered with local food pantries in the Washington, D.C., area since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organizers of the 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., are forecasting peak bloom of the cherry trees April 2-5.
A news anchor with a Fox affiliate in D.C. was suspended over a tweet that criticized eligibility requirements for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Friends of Andrew La Porta, owner of D.C.'s Pesce restaurant who died Feb. 5, are raising money to support his two young children.
Here's a look at what you can expect on Presidents Day.
Volunteering and supporting food banks in D.C. are among the ways to show kindness on Feb. 17.
District woman sees new path forward thanks to DC Central Kitchen's Culinary Job Training program.
Xiao Qi Ji, who entered the world miraculously five months ago, was introduced to the world virtually in a livestream on Wednesday.
While security around the inauguration has sealed up the downtown area, much of the city is still accessible to traffic.
D.C. has designated Jan. 20 as a holiday in addition to the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday.