Report: Virginia Flogs High-Risk Drivers

The Commonwealth ranked in the top 10 in the nation in DUI penalties, reckless driving penalties and insurance spikes for high-risk drivers.

'No Confidence' Vote in D.C. Chief, University Student Missing, Nation's Worst Commute, Fake Cop Arrest: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including Virginia Tech's honor for slain journalists. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.

Good News: Cross Country 'Ride for Awareness,' Navajo Code Talkers Trip, One of America's 'Most Walkable' Cities

Some of the "good news" from this week's Patch sites, including a cross country course record. Plus, how to share your local news.

Live TV Shootings, French Train Attack Hero, High School's Confederate Name, VRE Train Kills Pedestrian: News Nearby

Top posts this week in Va. and D.C., including the 100 best private schools in Virginia. Plus, how to share your local news and events.

Prison for Teen Helping ISIS, Moped Driver Killed in Mystery Crash, TV Shooter's Car Contents: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including the sex of the National Zoo's latest panda. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.

Teen's Body Recovered from Creek, Surviving Twin Cub 'Healthy,' Protestors Interrupt DC Mayor's Speech: News Nearby

Top posts in Va. and D.C., including WDBJ's emotional moments back on the air. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.

2 Shot Dead on Live TV, Panda Cub Dies, Chris Yung Elementary Ribbon Cutting, Santana Sighting: News Nearby

Top posts in Va. and D.C., including a pedestrian struck in Lansdowne. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.

Frat Suspended Over Lewd Signs, White House Fence Jumper Killed in PA, Arlington Investigating Another Attack: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a man who died after a one-car crash in Woodbridge. Plus, how to share your local news at Patch.

Two Pandas Born, Epic Wedding Dance Video, $100K Lottery Winner, Virginia's Top Schools: Good News

Some of our top "good news" this week, including a Blue Heron rescued at an area park. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.

Drowning Victim Identified, Murder Charge for Ex Cop, Virginia's Top High Schools, 'Godzilla' El Nino: News Nearby

Some top posts this week in Va. and D.C., including a federal investigation in prisoner's death. Plus, how to share your local news.

Fatal Fire Victim Identified, Rare Corpse Flower's Stinky Bloom, West Nile in D.C.: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a new $100,000 lottery winner. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics at Patch!

Ex-Fugitive Pleads Guilty to $7.4 Million Fraud, One Dead in Quantico Fire, Feds Probe Inmate Death: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va., including a Nats player buys a riverfront mansion. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Officer-Involved Shooting Update, Murder Suspect in Court, New Metro Train Problem, 'Godzilla' El Nino Forecast: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including the Virginia Lottery's big revenue for schools. Plus, how to share your local news and events.

'Godzilla' El Nino Likely Means Wet Winter (Not Necessarily Snow)

This year's El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded.

Murder Charge for Officer, Drowning Victim Identified, Large Sinkhole in Leesburg: News Nearby

Some top post in Va. and D.C., including mystery shots fired at buildings and a surprise Stevie Wonder show. Plus how to share your news.

Zoo Hatches Endangered Crocs, 1,000 Backpacks Donated, Contest Winner Donates Prize Money: Good News

Some good news posts from this week, including a softball team that collected $50,000 for charity. Plus, how to share your local news.

Park Killing Arrest, Women Attacked in Arlington, Officer-Involved Shooting Data: News Nearby

Some top posts this week, including a federal agency's big move to Alexandria, and a rescue on wild waters. Plus, how to share local news.

Sobriety Checkpoints, Metro Board 'Outraged,' Fifth Woman Attacked in Arlington: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a burglar using a doggie door and a car stolen at a gas pump. Plus, how to share your local news.

Baby Crocs Born at Zoo, Cooking Up Food Truck Plans, Family Asks for Help with Son's Leukemia Battle: News Nearby

Police investigate stabbing in Reston and more top posts in Virginia and D.C. Plus how to share your local news.

Officer-Involved Shooting Data, Dog Sought Following Attack, $100K Lottery Winner: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a celebrity sighting. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

McDonnell to Take Case to U.S. Supreme Court, Possible Serial Attacker in Arlington, Virginia Rocket Launch Set

Medical examiner says child who died in Vienna suffered blunt head trauma; more top posts in Va. and D.C. Plus how to share your local news.

Wild River Rescue, Woman Shot by Police Charged, Panda Pregnancy Watch

A teeny-tiny firearm caught by TSA, Trump-inspired bologna sandwich and more top posts in Va. and D.C. Plus how to share your local news.

Golf Raises Millions for Veterans, Happiest Counties in America, World Special Olympics Success: Good News

Some top "good news" posts at Patch, including students traveling to Japan for a leadership academy. Plus, how to post your local news.

Worker Dies in Silo Collapse, Metro's Messy Week, Three Teens Killed in Wreck: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C. this week, including a youth basketball team penalized for a female player. Plus, how to share your news.

Wreck Kills Three Teens, Weekend Weather Forecast, Passengers Stuck on Metro: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a sketch of a sex assault suspect. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.

Metro Restores Partial Service, Naked Man Surprises Commuters, Uber Driver Accused of Sex Assault: News Nearby

Some top posts in Virginia and D.C., including a new nursing lounge at Nats Stadium. Plus, how you can share your local news.

Sales Tax Holiday Details, Body Found in Park, Fatal Mansion Fire Investigation: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including the final resting place for exiting 'Daily Show' set. Plus, how you can share your local news.

Homicide Investigation, County Fair Starts Wednesday, GW Memorial Gets National Landmark Status: News Nearby

Some top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites, including the fall lineup at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Plus, how to share your local news.

Man Missing in Silo Collapse, Summer Restaurant Week, Occoquan Reservoir Rescue: News Nearby

Some top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites, including new PBS drama on Civil War life in Alexandria. Plus, how to share your local news.

Good News: $100K Lottery Winner, Swimming at World Special Olympics, State Tennis Champs: News Nearby

Some top "good news" posts from the past week. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch!

Fatal Stabbing Arrest, Hammer Attack Sketch, Fire Rescue Helmet Cam, $100K Lottery Winner: News Nearby

Some top posts this week at Patch, including a golfer's missing dad located in Texas. Plus, how you can share your local news and events.

Missing Dad Found, Peeping Rabbi in Court, Phone Scam Warning, Weekend Sobriety Checkpoint: News Nearby

Some top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites, including a $100,000 lottery winner. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.

Pedestrian Killed, Police Sketch in Hammer Attack, 1982 Murder Mystery: News Nearby

Some top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites, including a 3-year old in DC dies in tragic shooting. Plus, how to share your local news.

Fatal Bacteria in River, PGA Golfer's Father Missing, Crash Victims Vigil: News Nearby

Some top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites, including former Gov. Jim Gilmore's presidential pitch. Plus, how to share your local news.

Blue Moon Coming, Deer Wanders Onto Stage, Bed Bugs Begone: News Nearby

Some top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites, including traffic shutdown on Little River Turnpike. And, how to share your local news and event

Stabbings Suspect Arrest, Firefighter Helmet Cam Catches Dog Rescue, Confederate Plates Poll: News Nearby

Some top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites, including a naked man strolling around Ashburn. Plus, how to share your local news and events.

Good News: Couple to Give Away 35-Acre Farm, Kids Break World Record, Teacher Flash Mob

Some good news posts at Patch, including Redskins kicking off Special Olympics flag football season. Plus, how to share your news at Patch.

Young Woman's Body Found, Arrests in Car Fires, Bear Sightings Across Region: News Nearby

Some top posts this week in Va. and D.C, including murder charges for a Springfield man. Plus, how you can share your local news at Patch.

Murder Charges in Shooting, D.C. Plane Prices Investigated, Bear Cameras, Bee Problems: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including the Silver Line's 1st anniversary. Plus, how you can share your local news and events at Patch.

Teens Charged in Car Fires, Accused Serial Killer Trial Update, Did Dog Tangle with Bear? News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including Andy Cohen + Anderson Cooper tour heading to DC. Plus, how to share your local news at Patch.