Across Virginia|News|
Virginia Doctor Wakes To Bat Trying To Crawl Into Her Mouth
A Richmond gastroenterologist went viral after she said she woke up over the weekend to a bat trying to burrow between her lips.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Multiple Rounds Of Storms In VA Forecast: See Latest Timeline
Damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding are possible Thursday when a cold front pushes into Northern Virginia. See the forecast.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
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The Ultimate Back-To-School Checklist (And Where To Find What You Need Near You)
From a brand partner: From school supplies to dorm essentials, here's how to get organized before the first day—and shop with confidence.
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Nearly A Blood Moon: When To See The Deep Lunar Eclipse In VA
Virginians will have a chance to view a rare celestial event this week, provided the weather holds out.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Annandale, VA|News|
Body-Camera Video Released Of Annandale Police Shooting
Fairfax County police released body-camera video of a July confrontation in which an officer shot an Annandale man.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
NoVA Leaders Debate Data Centers, Metro Funding And Affordable Housing
Four Northern Virginia leaders discussed data centers, transportation and housing during a regional summit at George Mason University.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax County Dissolves Tree Commission, Replaces EQAC With Environmental Panel
Fairfax County supervisors voted 9-1 to dissolve the Tree Commission and unanimously restructured EQAC into a new panel.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Community Tip Leads To 18 Charges In Reston Burglary And Theft Investigation
A Reston community tip helped link a man to burglaries and thefts, leading to 18 charges and a stolen rifle’s recovery, according to police.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Fairfax Board Allows Early Site Plan Review For 1,900-Home Prosperity Project
Fairfax County authorized concurrent site plan review for a Merrifield redevelopment proposing as many as 1,900 homes.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax Man Charged With Assault At Main Street Goodwill
Fairfax City police charged Robert Edmanson, 36, with assault and giving officers false identifying information at Goodwill.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Fairfax County Honors Reston Multicultural Festival’s 25th Anniversary
Fairfax County honored the Reston Multicultural Festival’s 25th anniversary ahead of its Sept. 19 return.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Sterling Man Accused Of Selling Fentanyl Linked To High School Overdoses
A Sterling man faces three felony charges after a fentanyl investigation linked to Park View High School student overdoses.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Oakton, VA|News|
Oakton-Area Townhome Project Near Fairfax City, Vienna Faces Phasing Hearing
Fairfax County supervisors will consider revised park and amenity timing for 196 townhomes near Oakton, Fairfax City and Vienna.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Officer Interrupts Strangulation, Attempted Robbery Near Courthouse: Police
An Arlington officer witnessed an assault and arrested the suspect, who faces three felony charges, police said.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Man Accused Of Striking Officer, Fleeing In Clarendon
An Arlington man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after police said he struck an officer and fled in Clarendon.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Brambleton Man Accused Of Trying To Strike Arlington Police Officer
A Brambleton man faces three charges after resisting arrest and trying to strike an Arlington police officer, authorities said.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax County Doubles Forestry Seats In Tree Commission Replacement Plan
Fairfax County revised its Tree Commission plan to require at least two environmental commissioners with forestry expertise.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Centreville, VA|News|
Fairfax Man Arrested By Federal Authorities On Gun Charge After Centreville Incident
A Centreville man was arrested in a federal gun case after Fairfax prosecutors dropped five related state charges.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
DHS Asks Spanberger To Hold Fairfax Killing Suspect; Sheriff Oversees Jail
DHS asked Virginia and Fairfax officials not to release a murder suspect. Sheriff Stacey Kincaid has said ICE is notified at booking.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Reston Contractor Plans 69 Layoffs After Wireless Contract Work Ends
TekSynap plans phased layoffs of 69 workers after contract work ends, weeks after announcing a Reston Town Center lease.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
Northern Virginia Lawmakers Seek FBI Review After ICE Agent Points Gun At U.S. Citizen
Lawmakers want an FBI investigation after video showed an ICE agent pointing a gun at a U.S. citizen in Bailey’s Crossroads.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax City Democrats Recommend Lockhart For Mayor, Four Council Candidates
The Fairfax City Democratic Committee recommended one mayoral candidate, four council hopefuls and a 1% school sales tax.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Prosecutor, Rep. Don Beyer Seek Answers After Jose Mejia Hernandez's ICE Arrest
Arlington's prosecutor called for an investigation as ICE disputed Jose Mejia Hernandez's account of his arrest and injuries.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Untagged Clams, Pesticide And Dirty Ice Machine: Fairfax Restaurant Inspections
Fairfax inspections from July 2-17 cited untagged clams, pesticide, sanitizer labeling and a dirty ice machine.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
