Mutts Matter: Everyone Needs A Buddy

Buddy has been waiting patiently to find his new family. Please read and share his story to help him find his way home.

Your Photos: Virginia Votes, Election Day 2014

Senate race cliffhanger, Independent takes Arlington County Board seat, Don Beyer new congressman, Connolly re-elected, Comstock is in.

Mother + Daughter Perish in Fire, Red Cross Celebrity Chef Recipes + Vienna Halloween Parade Winners

Top posts in Va. and D.C. include Prince William County to review high school boundary, celebrating veterans, stabbing attempt at area mall.

Fire in Dale City Displaces Family of Eight

A Dale City family leans on the Red Cross after a fire on Monday made their home unsafe

Shakespeare in the 'Burg Theatre Festival, March 27-29, 2015

Shakespeare in the 'Burg Theatre Festival, March 27-29, 2015 - HAMLET, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, movie night, one-act play performance, & more

Moped Driver Killed, Shots Fired in Police Pursuit, and Phone Fingerprint Lock Won't Stop Legal Search

Top posts in Va. and D.C. include a pantless jogger, stolen Halloween decorations and one county ends "conviction" hiring question.

Potomac Mills to Host Holiday Job Fair Nov. 6

Potomac Mills Shopping Center in Woodbridge is hosting a mall-wide job fair Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Intoxicated Burglary Suspect Arrested near The Car Store in Dumfries

An Alexandria man was arrested after reportedly breaking into The Car Store on Jefferson Davis Hwy in Dumfries early Sunday morning.

Sprint Layoffs, Restaurant Openings and a New Job for Jack Diamond: Top Business Posts this Week

Business News in Va. and D.C. includes a festive Potbelly opening, Toastmasters open house and how to post your own local news at Patch.

GOOD News: Reston Rescue, New Juicing Spot in Alexandria, Herndon Community Center Anniversary

Upbeat news from VA + DC Patch sites: GMU + NOVA Sharing Space, Radio's Jack Diamond back on the air, Cascade's Library silent auction.

Restaurant Inspections: Papa John's, El Charro, Brother's Pizza, Common Grounds and More

The most recent restaurants inspections in the Woodbridge area.

'WOW' Houses: Arts & Crafts Style, Guest Cottages, River Views

Take a look at some of the special properties on the market.

Pentagon Employees Warned, School's 'Sewage Complications,' Sprint Layoffs: News Nearby This Week

Our top posts from Va. and D.C. include rabbi victim hotline, man pleads guilty in wife's death and VDOT prepares for snow.

Jesse Matthew's Sanity Questioned, ISIS Propaganda at Quantico, and Armed Robbery Suspects Sought

Top posts in Va. and D.C. include a Pharrell endorsement, Reston's "Snow Summit," and Ann Romney's campaign plans.

Halloween House Sings Along to 'Bang Bang,' DC Tops on 'Vampire' List + Vienna Turns Out for Parade

Pentagon warns employees could be targets for terrorists, online meeting leads to robbery at gunpoint, Halloween pub crawl in Clarendon.

Hair Cuttery's Share-a-Haircut Program to Benefit Veteran Service Men and Women

For every adult haircut purchased on Tuesday, Nov. 11, a free haircut will be donated to a local veteran.

Homicide Arrest, Top Halloween Haunts, and Va. Prepares for Snow Storms

Top posts in Va. and D.C. include the region's next Chipotle, guardrail removal due to safety concerns and "For Sale" sign reprieve.

Rooftop Productions presents Moon Over Buffalo Nov. 7-22, Fridays and Saturdays

Entertainment and laughter abound when the Center for the Arts’ opens its 2014-2015 Rooftop season with the hilarious Moon Over Buffalo.

Haunted Trail Supports Special Olympics Oct. 30-Nov. 1

Event at Bradley Forest Recreation Association site.

Yelp Reviews in Court, Opening Date for New Restaurant, HazMat Team Responds to Crash

Plus, new restaurant opening date set, phone scam targets elderly, sex offense in Bailey's Crossroads. Top posts from Va. and D.C.

Sprint Lays Off 235, Bicyclist Injured in Hit and Run, and Surprise Guilty Plea in Wife's Murder

Top posts in Va. and D.C. include school buses tagged with Graffiti, Macy's shoplifter tries to bite security guard and more.

Gas Prices in Dale City Mapped: How Low Will It Go?

Use our Mapquest gas tool to find the best price in town.

GOOD News: Local 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Advances, Pets Blessed, New Restaurant Opening Tuesday

Start your week with some upbeat news published in the past week on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.

House of Mercy releases statistics on percentage of poor the nonprofit helps in Greater Manassas

Feeds up to 34 percent of impoverished in some communities

Wegman's Hiring, Tysons Overlook, 'Best' Restaurant List, and Defining 'Fast Food': Business News Nearby

Our top business posts this week at Patch sites in Va. and D.C.

2014 ACPW Women in Transition Career Conference

Join the Alliance of Creative Professional Women for a conference designed to guide Metropolitan D.C. women facing career transitions.

'WOW' Houses: Tennis Courts, Koi Ponds, Penthouses

Take a look at some of the special properties on the market recently featured on Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.

Hannah Graham Remains, Ebola-Free Nurse, and Rabbi Voyeurism Investigation

Top posts this week in Va. and D.C. include construction worker injured in fall and murder suspect found dead on school grounds.

Hannah Graham's Remains Confirmed, Obama Hugs Ebola-Free Nurse and Marathon Road Closures Sunday

Our top posts in Va. and D.C. include Fairfax warrants for Jesse Matthew, suicide prevention curriculum and Silver Line meetings.

Crime Map: Pedestrian Fatality, DUI Suspect Clips Officer, Dumfries Stabbing, and More

Woodbridge area incidents reported this week from the Prince William County Police.

95 Express Lanes Plants Trees at GreenFaith Church and School in Triangle

Students, teachers and clergy at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and School come together for a ceremonial tree planting.

Traffic Alert: I-395/95 HOV Lane Closures This Weekend

HOV lanes on I-395/95 will be closed from the D.C. line to the end of Dumfries Road (Route 234) from 11 p.m. Friday through 12 p.m. Sunday.

New Wegmans Hiring, Silver Line Station Names, Truce in McLean Parking Dust-Up

DC crime museum to host haunted house, Arlington man competes on 'Jeopardy!' + Alexandria resident sues city over 'for sale' car sign.

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Pied Piper Theatre presents HONK! Nov. 15 & Nov. 16

Pied Piper Theatre presents HONK!, a musical adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen story of the ugly duckling.

NOV 13: FranNet's Capital Area Franchise Fair

FranNet of Virginia’s Capital Area Franchise Fair on Nov 13 at UMW.

Sobriety Checkpoints, Pedestrian Fatality and Officers Cleared in Shooting

Top posts in Va. and D.C., including deer crash numbers, Georgetown Fashion Art Design and Rabbi investigation.

What Happened To America's Dog?

Pit Bulls were once loved and revered in America. How did they become so maligned in today's society?

Get Your House The Attention It Deserves!

Are you planning to sell your house soon?

Boo at the Zoo Tix, Parking Lot Flap in McLean, Woman Charged in Fall Fest Fraud

Plus, suspects harass, photograph Sterling students, Arlington police taser nude man doing push-ups, Del Ray's 18th annual Halloween parade.