Plane Makes Emergency Landing, America's Fittest Community, Prince Harry Visiting Area: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including an interstate car chase that ended with a crash. Plus, how to share your local news and events.

Hillary Stumps Friday, Virginia's Drunkest Cities, Inmate Death Update, VRE Hits Panic Button: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including another Starbucks beer and wine permit request. Plus, now to share your local news at Patch.

Pedestrian Killed, Emergency Repairs on I-95, Road Rage Hatchet Threat: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a National Zoo attraction heading for a new home. Plus, how to share your local news and events.

Human Remains Found, FBI Seeking Bank Robbers, Confederate Plate Fight Not Over: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including Jim Webb considering an independent run. Plus, how to share your local news.

Body Found, Murder Suspected; Suspicious Package Snarls Traffic; Clinton Rally Details: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including local Post Office openings for the season. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.

Pedestrian Dies, Woman Confronts Bathroom Peeping Tom, Sex Trafficking Sting Video: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including tips to avoid wrecks with deer. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Child Dies in Dirt Bike Wreck, Great White Off Va. Coast, Heroin Deaths Up in Virginia: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C, including a D.C. patrol car hitting a pedestrian. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.

White House Drone (Yes, Again), Hospital Escapee Sentenced, Hillary Plans Virginia Stop, School Bus Wreck: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va., including a 36-million-year old whale fossil on display. Plus, how to share your news, events and pics at Patch.

Arrest in Sex Assaults, Fall Foliage Peak Dates, 911 Hoax, Breast Pump Outrage: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including the latest giant panda cub cuteness. Plus, how to share your news and events at Patch!

Amtrak Train Derails, Local Search Crew in S.C., Nationals Fire Manager, Arrest in College Shooting Threat: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a pop-up shop for American-made products. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.

Hit and Run Arrest, Jesse Matthew Sentencing, Starbucks Beer and Wine, Charles Severance in Court: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C, including a local nonprofit supporting Oregon victims. Plus, how to share your news, events and pics.

Flooding Concerns, Students to Chat with Space Station, Execution Halted in Reston Murder Case: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including latest path of Hurricane Joaquin. Plus, how to share your news, events and pics.

Storm Emergency, Hurricane Joaquin Path, Man Struck Directing Traffic: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a local Navy sailor dead while serving overseas. Plus, how to share your news, events and pics.

Tropical Storm Joaquin, Supermoon Over DC, Slumbering Bei Bei Panda Cub: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a suspect arrested in an attempted abduction of young girl. Plus, how to share your local news.

Police Defend Tasing, Top States for Teachers, 17 iPads Stolen in Store Heist: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a report that pet owners pulled a gun during dog walk. Plus, how to share your local news.

Pope Francis in D.C., Name for Baby Panda, Reston Founder Dies, Runner Assaulted: News Nearby

Some top posts this week in Va. and D.C., including a White House staffer killed in charity bike ride. Plus, how to share your local news.

New iPhones, Apple CEO in Town; Panda Cub Gets a Name; State Secures Execution Drugs: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including court action in D.C. mansion murders. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.

Pope Asks Congress to Live by 'Golden Rule,' Motorcyclist Killed, Attempted Abduction of Teen from Bus Stop: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including two horses found wandering in Fairfax County. Plus, how you can share your news!

Virginia Among Nation's Best in Hispanic Assimilation

The Commonwealth ranked No. 8 in the country in a study conducted by WalletHub to honor Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S.

Officer-Involved Shooting, Pope's Busy Day in D.C., Area VMI Cadet Dies, Season Begins for Deer Strikes: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including pics of National Zoo's newest panda. Plus, how you can share your news, events and pics at Patch.

Pope Francis Arrives, Reaction to Reston Founder's Passing, Shooting Suspect Kills Himself on I-95: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including indecent exposure incident in store dressing room. Plus, how to share your local news and events.

Pope Visit Details, Reston Founder Dies, FBI Reward in Robberies, Metro Commute Headaches: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a White House staffer killed in charity bike ride. Plus, how to share your local news and events.

'Most Livable Cities,' Where to Pick Your Own Apples, Bernie Sanders in Manassas, Pedestrian Killed: News Nearby

Top posts this week include 10 cute baby panda pics. Plus, how to share your news, events and pics at Patch!

Pedestrian Killed, Yawning Bank Robber, Business Break-Ins: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including the weekend weather forecast. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Accused Murderer to Point Finger at Late Sheriff, Yoga at Cat Cafe, Loaded Gun Nabbed at Airport: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. + D.C., including a town raising funds for retiring trash collector's medical bills. And how to share your news, more.

Love dogs and want to make a difference?

Dogs Deserve Better of Northern Virginia is growing, and we’re looking for new people to join our local team. Join us!

Cash Grab in Bank Robbery, Pedestrian Struck in Hit and Run, 10 Baby Panda Pics: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including Dulles Day Plane Pull plans. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

DC Removing Mail Boxes for Pope Visit, Man Erects Sign to Find Kidney for Wife, 3 Life Sentences in Rape Case: News Nearby

Top posts in Va. and D.C., including suspect accused in iPhone robbery at Starbucks caught on video. Plus, how to share your news.

'Most Livable Cities,' Armed Bank Robbery, GW Parkway Fatality, Kenny Loggins Living Room Show: News Nearby

Top posts in Va. and D.C., including big Virginia Tourism numbers. Plus, how to share your news, events and pics at Patch.

Mystery Car Hits Toddler, D.C. Popemobile Parade Plans, Man Dead in Union Station Shooting, Panda Cub 'Thriving': News Nearby

Top posts this week in Va. and D.C., including a 'fireball' spotted by a monument camera. Plus, how to share your local news on Patch.

Man Dead After Union Station Dispute, 'Fireball' Caught on Monument Camera, High Rise Fire, Weekend Weather: Top Posts

Top posts in Va. and D.C., including a man with a knife arrested on elementary school grounds. Plus, how to share your local news at Patch.

Popemobile Parade Set, Former Little League Ump Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charge, Eatery to Close After Decade: News Nearby

Top posts in Va. and D.C., including video of mentally ill woman + officers' jail cell ordeal. Plus, how to share your news.

Body Found Near Bus Stop, More Confederate Flag Backlash, FBI Reward in 7-Eleven Robberies: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including three juveniles charged with setting fires. Plus, how to share your news, events and pics.

No Charges in Inmate Death, Panda Cub 'Thriving,' Rename Reagan National? News Nearby

Top posts this week in Va. and D.C., including a man charged with DWI after pedestrian crash. Plus, how to share your local news.

Good News: Top 10 Va. Baby Names, School Supply Drive Success, Pop-Up Skate Park, Non-Profit Leader Honored

Some of the good news shared this week on Va. and D.C. Patch sites. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.

Nation's Worst Commute, Hit and Run Fatality, Metro Stroller Abductor, Pope Visit Planning: News Nearby

Top posts this week in Va. and D.C., including a 5-year-old surviving a fall from fifth story window. Plus, how to share your local news.

Teen Killed in Shooting, Man Tries to Enter Lion's Den at Zoo, MGM Hiring 3,600, Woman on Metro Tracks: News Nearby

Top posts in Va. and D.C., including a hit-and-run victim identified. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.

Baby Death Investigation, Girl Survives 5-Story Fall, Top 10 Stolen Vehicles in Va.: News Nearby

Some top posts in Va., including an armed robber caught due to his ankle monitor. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.

Bicyclist Dies in Crash, Feds May Telework During Pope Visit, Cat Cafe Coming to Alexandria? News Nearby

Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including McLean man arrested for soliciting sex with minor. Plus, how to share your local news and events.

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.