All eyes on Supreme Court after Circuit Court says gays and lesbians can marry Aug. 20.
Virginia Tech is one of six sites across the nation where the Federal Aviation Administration is beginning to conduct drone research.
Lots going on at Fairfax County parks this weekend.
Plus, a former shelter dog has joined an area police department. Our top posts from Va. and D.C.
Some areas of Northern Virginia saw more than 4 inches of rain Tuesday. Fairfax County offers useful tips after heavy rain this week.
Plus phony police officer dialing for dollars, woman fights off female attackers + hundreds without power after fire truck strikes pole.
At 1:17 p.m., the NWS issued a Flood Warning for Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William County.
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The Zoo announced the July 29 birth of an endangered Brazilian Tapir Monday.
Heartwarming and positive stories from our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.
Plus landscaped acres, wet bars and marble countertops in some of Northern Virginia and DC's most extravagant properties.
Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!
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Deaths and dozens of injuries this summer appear to be drug related. What’s the fix?
Plus, two women punch and kick a purse snatcher. Top posts from our Patch sites in Va. and D.C.
Plus cyclists plan anti-nuke ride in DC Saturday, rabid cat bites woman in Springfield and Pr. William County Fair starts Friday.
Cat tested positive Wednesday; woman is being vaccinated against rabies after she was bit Monday. Seven of the cat's kittens were adopted.
The former first lady’s “crush,” a $6,000 Rolex watch and attempts to tap Mitt Romney are among the strangest events in the McDonnell trial.
Fairfax County Newswire details events taking place this weekend around Fairfax County.
The Board of Elections voted Wednesday to prohibit voters from using any photo ID that expired more than 12 months before Election Day.
The 23rd annual Shop with the Sheriff program will send 40 children from local homeless shelters on a shopping spree Thursday, Aug. 14.
Plus, Virginia State Police is increasing patrols this weekend on one busy route. Our top posts from Va. and D.C.
State officials and the Virginia DMV reached an agreement Wednesday that allows the companies to operate in Virginia.
New elementary school, calendar changes, school lunch price change, student mental health programs and more.
Virginia commuters who receive speeding tickets can face costs up to 2.5 times the original cost of a ticket depending on location.
Judge orders 'sanity evaluation' for suspect in Va. Tech student death, son gets life in prison for role in father's murder in Arlington.
Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced Tuesday a special election has been set for Nov. 4 to fill the congressional seat of Rep. Eric Cantor.
Challengers of Virginia's same-sex marriage ban want a federal appeals court to allow gay marriages before a Supreme Court ruling.
Plus, a new restaurant is hiring more than 100 in Arlington. Our top posts in Va. and D.C.
Plus, Springfield on FBI 'short list' for possible HQ and 'The Butler' author will hold lecture, book signing in Alexandria.
Take a look at some of the most unique and luxurious homes on the market in Northern Virginia and DC.
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With more courthouse victories for gays and lesbians, is it time for a final decision?
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Plus Fairy Tale Tea Time and ice cream-making.
21-year-old Elizabeth Daly has reached a settlement after being arrested when ABC agents mistook her bottled water for beer.
Cantor (R-Va.), who stepped down as U.S. House Majority Leader Thursday, said he plans to resign his seat in the House of Representatives.