Across Virginia|News|
VA Marine Biologist, Conservationist Shot Dead In The Philippines
Kent Carpenter, a biological sciences professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, was found dead on Sunday.
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Wildfire Smoke Impacting VA: What Residents Need To Know
Wildfire smoke is pushing Virginia's air quality into unhealthy territory this week. Here's who's at risk and how to stay safe.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
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How To Host The Ultimate Outdoor Movie Night
Get inspired with creative setup ideas, crowd-pleasing snacks and personalized movie recommendations.
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Parasite Outbreak May Be Linked To Fast Food Chain As VA Cases Triple
Virginia health officials said the state now has more than three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis, an illness that can cause weeks of diarrhea.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax City Council Advances 1% Sales Tax Referendum For Schools, Transit
Fairfax City voters could decide Nov. 3 whether to authorize a 1 percent sales tax for school projects and public transportation.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Fredericksburg Nationals First Minor League Team To Accept Virginia Mobile ID
Fredericksburg Nationals become the first Minor League Baseball team to accept Virginia Mobile ID starting July 17.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Man Who Urinated On Laptop To Destroy Child Porn Evidence Sentenced
An Arlington man was sentenced to federal prison for exploiting minors and trying to destroy evidence.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Man Charged With Robbery, Malicious Wounding After Assault, Police Say
Police say a man robbed and assaulted a stranger in Fairfax City. He faces felony charges with a Sept. 23 hearing.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
McLean Adaptive Aquatics Founder Honored For 35 Years Of Service At Spring Hill
Fairfax supervisors honored Dr. Bryna Helfer for 35 years leading the Spring Hill Adapted Aquatics program in McLean.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Comstock Reported Paying More Than $522K In Lobbying Compensation During Casino Push
Three years of lobbying disclosures show how Comstock's Fairfax County casino campaign evolved and what it reported paying lobbyists.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax Illegal Reentry Defendant Seeks Time Served Before Guilty Plea
Fairfax man charged with illegal reentry plans guilty plea as defense seeks time-served sentence in federal court.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Man Shot By Fairfax City Officer Had Recent Wawa Trespassing Arrests, Faces New Charges
Police identified the man shot by an officer and charged him with attempted malicious wounding and attempted robbery.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fair Oaks Man Held Without Bond; Murder Hearing Set In Wife's Fatal Shooting
A Fair Oaks man charged in his wife's fatal shooting is scheduled for an Aug. 18 preliminary hearing in Fairfax County.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Spotsylvania Man Charged After Vehicle Tops 100 MPH In Fredericksburg, Police Say
A Spotsylvania man was held without bond after police said he fled a stop and crashed in Spotsylvania County.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Indecent Exposure, Public Intoxication Charges Filed After Arlington Incident
An Annandale man was arrested on King Street in Arlington after police said he was exposing himself in public Monday morning.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
2 Drivers Arrested For DUI In Separate July 4 Incidents In Fredericksburg
Two drivers were arrested on DUI charges in separate July 4 incidents in Fredericksburg, according to police.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax Man Charged After Alleged Assault Outside Fairfax City Office Building
A Fairfax man faces an assault and battery charge after police say he attacked a person outside a Chain Bridge Road office building.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Man Charged In Fatal Seven Corners Hit-And-Run Crash
An Arlington man was charged with felony hit and run after a fatal Seven Corners crash that killed a Falls Church pedestrian.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Man Charged With 2 Felonies After Police Say He Tried To Disarm Officer
Anthony Johnson Jr. was charged with two felonies and three misdemeanors after a trespassing call, police said.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax Native Brings Award-Winning Film Home For Hometown Premiere
Fairfax High graduate Emily Dillard brings her award-winning feature A Mosquito in the Ear to Cinema Arts Theatre on July 12.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
New 495 Express Lanes Trail Opens In McLean, Connecting Regional Bike Network
A new shared-use trail alongside I-495 opened in McLean with a ribbon cutting, fun run and praise from local leaders.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Driver Charged Months After Fatal Fairfax County Parkway Pedestrian Crash Near Fair Oaks
Fairfax police charged a 20-year-old Fairfax woman after determining cellphone use caused a fatal pedestrian crash near Fair Oaks.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Fireworks Laws In VA: What's Legal On July 4th In 2026
Both the types of fireworks consumers can possess and when they can buy and use them vary by state. Here's what to know about VA laws.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
RA Board Backs Expanded Advocacy Against Golf Course Redevelopment Proposal
Reston Association directors voted to draft a formal statement opposing redevelopment of Reston National Golf Course.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
