Bear Sighting, Two Bank Robberies, Body Identified, Silver Line Anniversary: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including "top" list love for parks, hospitals and burgers. Plus, how to share your local news at Patch.

Suspicious Death, Downed Power Line Ignites Car, Mystery Object in Storm Drain: News Nearby

Some top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites, including dates for Alexandria's summer sidewalk sale. Plus, how you can share news at Patch.

Wreck Cleanup Stalls Traffic, Car Fires Investigated, Motorcyclist Dies: News Nearby

Some top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites, including a new fundraiser for a famous space suit. Plus, how you can share your news at Patch.

Good News: Special Olympics Swimmer, Duct Tape Prom Winners, Kevin Bacon Visit, Landscape Pros Help National Cemetery

Some top "good news" post from the week in Va. and D.C., including a world record attempt. Plus, how to share your local news on Patch.

Weekend Heatwave, D.C.'s Bad Drivers, Trump's Visit, Prostitution Dragnet: News Nearby

Top posts this week at Va. and D.C. Patch sites, including a Va. budget surplus. Plus, how you can share your local news at Patch.

Dangerous Heat, I-95 Abduction Escape, Shooting Death, Mosque Vandalism: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a motel sold for $3.5 million. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics on Patch.

Military Contractor Accused of Bribery, 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, Association Moving from Arlington to DC: News Nearby

Some top posts in DC and Virginia, including Newseum announces $5 million gift. Plus, how to share your local news.

Suspect Sought in Two Deaths, D.C. Among Worst Places for Drivers, Confederate Heritage Convention: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including landscape pros helping at Arlington National Cemetery. Plus, how to share your local news.

Trump Visits Virginia, Taylor Swift at Nats Park, 17 Arrested in Prostitution Bust: News Nearby

Some top posts from sites in Va. and D.C., including local connection to Pluto exploration. Plus, how to share local news at Patch.

Sex Trafficking Arrest, Taser Death Investigation, Record Virginia Surplus: News Nearby

Some top posts from sites in Va. and D.C., including Robert E. Lee High School's name targeted. Plus, how to share local news at Patch.

Good News: World Cup Winner, Darth Vader Adopts Highway, Inspiring Athlete Reaches 'Elite' Status

Some top "good news" posts from Va. and D.C., including a big lottery winner. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Teen Drowns, New Laws for Virginia Roads, Fatal Metro Stabbing Arrest: News Nearby

Some top posts this week at Patch, including the deaths of two boaters on the Potomac. Plus, how to share your local news at Patch.

Service Station Shooting Arrest, Robert E. Lee School Debate, Gov. McDonnell Loses Appeal: News Nearby

Some of our top posts in Va. and D.C. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at past.

Boat Mystery on Potomac, Alexandria Examines Confederate Past, Sobriety Checkpoints Planned: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and DC, including an Arlington resident landing her own show on ABC Family. Plus, how you can share your news.

Chef Latest to #DumpTrump, Redskins Court Loss, Va. Lottery Winner: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va., including the FBI's search for victims in sexual exploitation case. Plus, how you can share your news on Patch.

Teen Drowns July 4th, Metro Stabbing Arrest, Petition Urges #DumpTrump: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a stretch of highway adopted by Darth Vader. Plus, how you can share your local news at Patch.

$100,000 Lottery Winner, Red Panda Cubs Thriving, Girl Scouts Camp at White House: Good News

Some top "good news" posts at Patch, including an unbelievable round of golf. Plus, how you can share your local good news at Patch.

Cyclist Dies in World Police Games, Navy Yard Shooting Scare, $100,000 Lottery Winner: News Nearby

Some top posts from the past week, including one of the best amateur rounds of golf. Plus, how to share your local news at Patch.

Jim Webb Makes It Official, Foo Fighters to Return to Stage, 'All Clear' at Navy Yard: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including FCPS bracing for $100 million budget cut. Plus, how to share your news and events on Patch.

Fake Cop Accosts Woman, New Virginia Laws, $100K Lottery Winner: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a karate instructor accused of sexual assault. Plus, how to share your news and events on Patch.

Mystery Lottery Winner, Pope's Plans in D.C., Metro Plots Train Shuffle: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including Virginia recognized as the most patriotic state. Plus, how to share your local news on Patch.

Body in Lake Identified, National Mall Firework Tips, Confederate Stained Glass Targeted: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a local golfer with one of the best amateur rounds ever. Plus, now to share your local news.

GOOD News: Rescued Dogs, 'Courage Wall,' 4th of July Plans + More

Start your week off with some of the more upbeat news recently featured on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.

Trooper Struck on I-95, Bear Sightings (Don't Panic), Body Found in Water: News Nearby

Some top posts this week in Va. and D.C., including a big grocery store merger. Plus, how to share your news, events and pics on Patch!

Flood Watch Saturday, Same-Sex Marriage Upheld, Illegal Filming Arrest: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including weekend delays on the Silver Line. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.

Va. Lawmakers on Obamacare Ruling, Confederate Flag Ban at National Parks, 'Wegmans Wonderplace' Coming to Smithsonian: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including seven teens arrested in pizza robbery. Plus, how to share your local news on Patch.

Charges in Pedestrian Fatality, State Trooper Struck on 95, Rescued Meat Farm Dogs Thriving: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a grizzly day of discovering bodies in area waters. Plus, how to share your local news on Patch.

Gov Says 'No' to Confederate Flag, Washington Redskins Fight for Name, Bear Spotted at Vienna Playground: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including officers who allege cameras in VA changing room. Plus, how to share your local news on Patch.

Virginia Ranked Among Top 25 Best States for Road Trips

The list, created by WalletHub, ranked all 50 states using 20 metrics to determine the best and worst states for road trips this summer.

Dangerous Heat Tuesday, Gyrocopter Pilot Rejects Deal, Driver Crashes Into Starbucks: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a former paramedic facing rape charges. Plus, how to share your local news on Patch.

GOOD News: Soap Box Derby, Baseball Champs, Leopard Cubs + Children's Summer Concerts

Start your week off right with some of the more upbeat news from the past week, from our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.

Toddler Drowns in Pool, $5M Lottery Winner, Big Tiger Shark in Virginia Waters: News Nearby

Some top posts this week in Va. and D.C., including a gas station explosion. Plus, how you can share your news, events and pics at Patch!

Toddler Dies in Pool, $5M Lottery Winner, Sobriety Checkpoint + Water Rescue: News Nearby

Top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites include explosion at gas station, lightning sparks house fire, trees down in Reston + NoVa Brewfest.

Indecent Exposure at Pool, GW Parkway Reopens, Vets Boogie at National Airport, Mailman Held Up at Gunpoint: News Nearby

Top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites include mega-shark lurking off coast, sketch released of suspect who held up woman in grocery garage.

CVS Groper, Child Porn Charges, Foo Fighter Sidelined + Metro Safety Failures: News Nearby

Top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites include sobriety checkpoint, Whole Foods opening, Taste of Del Ray winners, two arrests in stabbings.

Leopard Cubs Make History, Body Found in Lake ID'd, Skip the Line at Starbucks: News Nearby

Some top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites, including A Capitol Fourth music lineup, Wolf Trap Children's Theater summer kickoff and more.

Toddler Fights for Life, State Baseball Champs, Life-Saving Garbage Worker, Mansion Murders on '20/20': News Nearby

Some top posts at Va. and D.C. Patch sites, including arrest in fatal stabbings, $1 summer movies, Taste of Reston schedule and more.

GOOD News: Horse Patrol Cools Off, Wegmans Donates to Food Bank, Dairy Godmother Anniversary

Start your week off right with some of the more upbeat news recently featured on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.

Teen Guilty of Aiding Islamic State, Jesse Matthew Trial, Bear Hit by Car: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C. this week, including the search for a missing Reston swimmer. Plus, how to share your local news.

Mall Roof Rescue, Bizarre Masked Robber, Attacking Raccoon Captured: News Nearby

Some of our top posts in Virginia and D.C., including a farewell to the visiting French tall ship. Plus, how you can share your local news.