Virginia Republicans unleash attack ads in 12 suburban House districts
Virginia's House Republican caucus has launched attack ads in 12 highly competitive House of Delegates districts, accusing Democrats of being extreme.
By Gregory S. SchneiderPrince William board nixes effort to delay land-use, data center votes
The county board rejected a motion to defer controversial land-use decisions such as the Digital Gateway project until a new board takes office in January.
By Antonio OlivoYoungkin debuts web portal urging Virginia Republicans to vote early
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and his Spirit of Virginia PAC are rolling out a "Secure Your Vote Virginia" web portal encouraging Republicans to vote early or absentee.
By Gregory S. SchneiderVa. National Guard deploys 100 to Texas border on Youngkin orders
Youngkin (R) ordered 100 National Guard troops to the Mexican border at the request of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), along with other Republican governors.
By Gregory S. SchneiderAt this Black nerd convention, ‘It feels like a family reunion’
Blerdcon celebrates underrepresented Black fandom with cosplay and pride, from Spider-Man to Queen Charlotte. “This is kind of a safe space,” said Al Bunaugh, 39.
By Corinne DorseyA famous pony ranch was up for sale. A tiny museum saved the day.
The Beebe family ranch in Virginia's Chincoteague Island was memorialized in the classic children's novel about a wild pony, “Misty of Chincoteague."
By Teo ArmusPrince William data center opponents hope to kill plan by delaying vote
A measure to delay controversial land-use decisions until a new Prince William's County board is seated in January seeks to take advantage of board chair Ann Wheeler's election loss.
By Antonio OlivoHe served the Army in Afghanistan. He was killed driving for Lyft in D.C.
Hundreds flocked to the funeral of Nasratullah Ahmad Yar, 31, who fled Afghanistan for the United States in fear for his life.
By Susan SvrlugaFairfax man shot and killed by friend who called to confess, police say
Police said they have taken a 40-year-old Herndon man into custody who they said was a friend of the victim.
By Omari DanielsCrystal City’s fresh appeal goes far beyond Amazon, locals say
WHERE WE LIVE | Once quiet community is becoming a trendy destination
By Hope Hodge SeckYoungkin says Va. revenue strong for tax cuts, responds to Md.’s Moore
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) renewed his call for tax cuts and responded to criticism from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) over contest for FBI headquarters.
By Gregory S. SchneiderYoungkin officials quietly pull LGBTQ+ youth resources offline
Youngkin’s administration has at least three times in the past year and a half removed information from the website without consulting its own subject matter experts.
By Jenna PortnoyBus rapid transit project in Alexandria is part of regional expansion
The Alexandria project is part of a national rise in bus rapid transit (BRT) systems stemming from their relatively inexpensive costs and an influx of federal money.
By Heidi Pérez-Moreno3-year-old dies after falling from Alexandria high-rise
Alexandria police said Thursday that the death was under investigation but that no charges had been filed.
By Salvador RizzoVirginia elections feature historically diverse slate of candidates
Democrats and Republicans both tout General Assembly candidates that reflect the state, but there is a big difference in scale between the parties.
By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura VozzellaCharm of Vienna’s Dunn Loring Woods has ‘stood the test of time’
Where We Live | Houses from the 1960s largely remain in place
By Hope Hodge SeckMotorcade snarls traffic after closure of Beltway’s inner loop
Delays on the Beltway's inner loop extended for miles during the Tuesday evening commute as authorities closed the highway in Fairfax County.
By Washington Post StaffNorthern Virginia shifts to the left with Democratic primary victories
The commonwealth’s D.C. suburbs have taken a decisive step away from the region’s more centrist past.
By Teo Armus, Antonio Olivo and Laura VozzellaOverheated power cable blamed for D.C.-area flight delays
The problems came after airlines and regulators spent months preparing for an onslaught of summer travelers.
By Lori Aratani and Ian DuncanLawsuit takes aim at Va. law stripping felons of voting rights
The suit says Virginia's law stripping the right to vote from more than 300,000 convicted felons violates the terms of the state's readmission to the Union.
By Justin Jouvenal