VDOT Contract Truck Hit On I-95, Snow Traffic Jams | Top News

Top VA and DC news last week includes death penalty sought for MS-13 member, teacher's kidney donation and military base security boosts.

Alexandria Resident Scores $100K In New Year’s Lottery Raffle

An engineer has claimed one of the winning tickets in the Virginia Lottery’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle.

Cat Cafe Features Food Along With Purr-fect Adoptables | Patch PM

New cat cafe | "Jeopardy" winner | Arrest in double shooting | Music teacher accused of sex assault | New salmonella outbreak: Patch PM

Flash Flooding, VA Tech Campus: Del Ray's Defining 2019 Stories

Potomac Yard plans, birthday surprise for a young cancer survivor and Bagel Uprising's return were top stories for readers.

Alexandria-Based Charity Named Top In America: Forbes

A new ranking from Forbes listed the 100 top charities in the United States, and a few Alexandria charities were near the top.

Former Teacher's Aide Sentenced For Child Sex Abuse | Patch PM

Bye bye Bei Bei | Amazon helps homeless | Chef of the year | Restaurant tab assault | Captain Kirk shoutout | Food hall updates: Patch PM

Amazon Makes Major Donation To Alexandria's Homeless Shelter

The donation fulfills the fundraising campaign for the shelter's new building.

NoVA Holiday Lights Display Named Best In US Goes Dark | Patch PM

Redskins player in death investigation | Social Security scam | No charges in unarmed man's death | Holiday lights go dark: Patch PM

Taxi Driver Scores A Top Lottery Prize In Alexandria

The lottery win means the man can pay off his car loan.

First NoVA Location Of Restaurant Chain About To Open | Patch PM

Muslim woman's historic win | Capitol Christmas tree | Veteran lauded for service | First NoVA location of eatery | Owls attack: Patch PM

Brace For More Snowfall This Winter: Local Forecaster | Patch PM

Muslim women win races | Danica Roem easily wins 2nd term | Democrats flip both VA houses | Odds for snowier winter: Patch PM

Bald Eagle Rescued Near Metro Tracks In Alexandria

The injured bald eagle went to a wildlife center after being rescued near Metro tracks.

Alexandria Man Wins $100K Top Prize For Lottery Ticket

The man surprised his wife with the top prize when she got home from work.

Don't Let Your Del Ray Event Go Unnoticed; Post It On Patch

You can post your seasonal events, community fundraisers and more on Patch. There are a few easy steps to get started.

School Lunch Debt To Be Paid By NoVA Dentist Office: Patch PM

Canceling school lunch debt | Nats face Cardinals | Tallest building in DC region | Egg-centric restaurant | $1.4B development: Patch PM

Bullying Prevention Month In Alexandria: Share Your Stories

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Patch is taking a look at the impact of bullying in Alexandria.

Police Officer Who Held Driver For ICE Is Suspended | Patch PM

1st vaping death | Win free Chick-fil-A at opening | Major recycling change | Favorite dog breed | $50K lottery ticket unclaimed: Patch PM

Girl Recants Claim Boys Cut Her Dreadlocks At School | Patch PM

Whole Foods opening date | Immigrant shelter plan shelved | Local bagel chain reopens | Help for veterans recovering from trauma: Patch PM

Alexandria Man Wins Lottery With 25 Tickets

The top prize is usually $5,000, but he multiplied that into $125,000 by playing multiple tickets.

Young Cancer Survivor Gets Birthday Surprise | Patch PM

Pentagon 9/11 survivors remember | Boy's birthday surprise | Sad news for giant panda | School threat hoax | NoVA store closings: Patch PM

Happiest States: Virginia's Ranking Is ... Upbeat

Here's where Virginia ranks for happiness among states. Money isn’t as big a driver of happiness as you might think, a new report says.

80 Years Ago: Early Sit-In Protest Happens In Alexandria

On Aug. 21, 1939, five African-American men carried out a sit-in when Alexandria's library refused to give them library cards.

Transgender VA Man Wins School Discrimination Case | Patch PM

Perseid meteors peak | Italian eatery, Cheesecake Factory coming to DC | Transgender ruling | MS-13 beating | Trapped hawk rescued: Patch PM

‘Furry Mask Bandit’ Bank Robber At Large In NoVA | Patch PM

Wolfgang Puck's new steakhouse | Camp counselor arrested | 'Furry Mask Bandit' | Pedestrian death | National Night Out: Patch PM

NoVA Home To Best City In The South? | Patch PM

Best of South voting | Homes damaged by fire | DC drowning victim from VA | Hot car child deaths | Restaurant expansion complete: Patch PM

National Night Out 2019: Find Your Event In Alexandria

Neighborhoods around Alexandria will hold cookouts and block parties for National Night Out.

How To Avoid Contractor Nightmare In Home Remodel | Patch PM

Reagan Airport protests | Top-rated contractors | Arrest in child's shooting | Look of Amazon towers | Collingwood demolition: Patch PM

Speedy 96-Year-Old Sets World Record For 5K | Patch PM

Most scenic restaurants | When it will feel like 110 | 96-year-old record runner | Post Malone tickets | Tourist bus in flames: Patch PM

NoVA Bar, Restaurant In Shared Space Call It Quits | Patch PM

More extreme heat | Bar, restaurant closings | Mom of 5 wins $250K | Marriott fights DC lawsuit | Another respiratory outbreak: Patch PM

Man Left Speechless After Alexandria Lottery Win

A man is $200,000 richer after a stop at a 7-Eleven in Alexandria.

How Much Rent Costs Near Alexandria Metro Stops

The annual study looks at the median rent near each Metro stop in the DC region. Rent near some stations increased or decreased.

First NoVA Location Of Famous DC Eatery To Open: Patch PM

First NoVA outpost of DC eatery | Teacher charged with assault | DC statehood opposition | Police car hits woman | Police chase: Patch PM

NoVA Sinkhole Swallows Parked Car: Patch PM

Fireworks spark 3 house fires | Sinkhole swallows car | Mom charged in high-speed chase | Washington Monument on Fourth: Patch PM

4 Homes Older Than United States For Sale In NoVA: Patch PM

Historic NoVA homes | Guilty in 3 kids' deaths | How to keep pets calm during fireworks | Gun ban on city property | Veggie recall: Patch PM

Virginia, DC July 4 Fireworks, Parades, Concerts: 2019 Guide

Need to know where to go for your Independence Day celebration in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC? Patch has July 4 schedules.

What Fireworks Are Legal In Virginia: Fourth Of July 2019

As the fireworks season kicks off, here's a rundown on where fireworks are legal and where they're banned in Virginia.

Indecent Exposures, Women Filmed At NoVa Malls | Patch PM

DC July 4 fireworks | Dressing room filming | Indecent exposure at Target | Gate 35X to be eliminated | DC, NoVA weekend events: Patch PM

Alexandria Among Most Educated Midsize U.S. Cities: Report

A new report highlighted the cities with the most and least educational attainment. Here's how Alexandria stacks up.

Virginia Hate Crimes Increase Almost By Half

Hate crimes in Virginia rose nearly 50 percent from 2016 to 2017, according to the most recent report from the Virginia State Police.

Senior Volunteer of the Year Enjoys "Giving Back"

RSVP, largest volunteer group for those 55 or better is holding free info session in Alexandria, May 16