On Roosevelt Island, no trash cans -- and no trash
Is the concept of removing trash cans to cut down on trash working? Early signs point to yes, parks officials say.
Chris Vrabel wins at No. 1 singles and doubles to lead undefeated Jefferson to the Virginia AAA Northern Region tennis title.
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Fairfax County police said a man fired shots at an unoccupied office building Saturday. No one was injured.
Virginia is leading the way in moving to online testing.
The robbers targeted the man as he took the boy out of his car, police said. No one was injured.
Teams and leagues seek players and coaches; listings for sports clinics, camps and tournaments
New Va. GOP Ticket Touring State Monday
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Wildlife walk, farmers markets, history tours, art exhibits, plays, concerts and more.
Officials and players of all ages are sought in all fields
Health events and support group meetings in the coming weeks.
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The fourth-grader helped raise enough money to send 36 children on Make-A-Wish trips. And she's on one herself now.
Is the concept of removing trash cans to cut down on trash working? Early signs point to yes, parks officials say.
After hearing concerns from Rep. Frank Wolf, state board delays vote on Bi-County Parkway to June.
Longtime fan of the show wins a unanimous verdict on his second attempt.
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The Herndon Monument climb is the traditional culmination of plebe year at the U.S. Naval Academy.

In an effort to close the achievement gap, new programs get to kids early

In her commencement speech, Obama encourages graduates to live up to the legacy of their university’s founders.

The process of getting and keeping a child-care subsidy can be so brutally difficult that it often hinders rather than helps.

First-year midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy undergo sea trials.

At Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center, inmates say a Russian literature class has had a profound effect on them.

Howard University holds its 145th commencement ceremony, with former president Bill Clinton as the keynote speaker.

Cardinal Donald Wuerl led the Blue Mass ceremony at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, kicking off National Police Week.
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