Washington budget fight spills into Virginia governor's race.
800,000 federal employees will likely be furloughed Tuesday — is it a preposterous or patriotic Congressional action.
Mail and Social Security payments untouched, and certain federal employees will stay on the job.
Less beltway traffic, no museum visits as 800,000 locked out of work.
The Navy Yard shootings raise questions — about our response.
You may want to tell your kids not to use electronic cigarettes, but so far the federal government has passed no regulations against their purchase by minors.
Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Robert Sarvis will be sharing his thoughts with Patch. How about you?
McDonnell is a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Laura Fornash plans to take a job with the University of Virginia.
Terry McAuliffe and Ken Cuccinelli go at it head-to-head Wednesday.
Polls show the candidates for Virginia governor virtually tied.
OMB tells federal agencies to prepare for partial government shut down beginning Oct. 1.
I-95/395 HOV lane closures have been extended for construction.
You Said it! Patch readers tell us they're voting in November, whether they like it or not.
Prince William County has set up the new 9/11 monument with beams from the World Trade Center, to be unveiled Sept. 11.
Fewer than half of eligible voters will turn out. Will you?
President Obama on Saturday says United States should take action on Syria; will seek Congress' authorization for use of force.
Tell us, Dale City: 50 years after the civil rights leader's historic speech, what would his message have been in 2013?
One local family's experience has authorities wondering if pet stores need to be more tightly regulated. What do you think?
U.S. Attorney Neil MacBride leaves at a time when his office is investigating Edward Snowden and Virginia's governor.
Share input with the county on how to preserve its rural character.
The shelter works with the military to place dogs with veterans who have PTSD or traumatic brain injuries.
Poll: Voters looking for fewer beach bums and more Washington work from legislators.
Looking up for a solution to the region's population crunch.
The Virginia gubernatorial candidate met with Todos Supermarket owner Carlos Castro.
The Virginia governor apologized Tuesday amid an ethics scandal, maintaining he did nothing wrong.
McDonnell announced that he and his family have paid back two loans with interest to the Star Scientific CEO.
Is candidate’s defense of sodomy ban aimed at child predators or you?
Workers furloughed around the DC metropolitan area due to sequestration express concern about their plight.
Both major party candidates for Virginia governor support revising gift laws, but Terry McAuliffe's camp is pushing Ken Cuccinelli to go one step further.
It's back to crunching numbers for county to account for payroll bill.
Supreme Court cites human rights and "dignity" in marriage decision. Is it time for Virginia to reconsider?
SCOTUS ruled the federal ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional, and the decision is tied tightly to the Virginia governor's race.
Top news of the week from our Patches around Virginia and DC.
The new schedules for the OmniRide Tysons Express went into effect on Feb. 18.
Delegate Richard Anderson, of the 51st House District, shares a week five update from the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Session.
Legislation in Virginia's House of Delegates could prevent teens under 15 from using indoor tanning salons and require those older to get parental permission.
Detours recommended: Traffic will be stopped intermittently for utility work.