The State of NoVa by Tom Jackman
The crack of the (wood) bat returns to Northern Virginia
An all-wood bat youth baseball tournament raises $500,000 for pediatric cancer research.
Dr. Gridlock: The weekend and beyond
Travelers should encounter good weather this weekend, but need to note several major delays ahead on the roads and rails in the D.C. area.
Religion notes for Alexandria and Arlington
Band performance, strawberry festival and meditation class are among the spirituality-related activities for the weekend of June 1.
Dr. Gridlock’s tips
The Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally in D.C. is Sunday and the National Memorial Day Parade is Monday. On the holiday, Metro will open at 7 a.m. and close at midnight.
Memorial Day closings in the D-M-V
From banks and post offices to liquor stores and transportation services, here’s a list of what’s open and what’s closed on Monday.
Rosslyn Metro station briefly closed after false alarm
Huge crowd of juveniles fled the station in reaction to a sick personon on the platform
Spiritual things to do in Arlington, Alexandria
Events at St. George’s Episcopal in Arlington and Ebenezer Baptist in Alexandria.
Alexandria named top place for book lovers
City chosen as most well-read in the nation by Amazon.com; Arlington ranked seventh.
The State of NoVa by Tom Jackman
Ex-Loudoun prosecutor is at the center of fatal police shooting case
Jim Fisher, now commonwealth’s attorney in Fauquier County, boldly has charged a police officer with murder.
The State of NoVa by Tom Jackman
Ambulance chasing: it’s not just for lawyers anymore
A benefit 5K “ambulance chase” raises money for a Fairfax County volunteer fire station.
The State of NoVa by Tom Jackman
Fairfax County native hits big screen with ‘Lawless’
The film of Matt Bondurant’s 2008 book “The Wettest County in the World” debuted at Cannes on Saturday.
Alexandria and Arlington Animal Watch
These were among cases handled by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
Crime listings for Alexandria and Arlington
Incidents reported May 16-23, 2012, in Alexandria and Arlington.
Where to volunteer in Arlington and Alexandria
Volunteering opportunities for June.
Things to do in Arlington, Alexandria May 31-June 7
Crystal City Artomatic arts festival, senior programs, historical lectures, concerts, farmers markets and other events.
Local tools
Virginia & regional photo galleries
Severe storms make mess of region
The region suffered damaging winds, an onslaught of rain and tornado warnings .
2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Three days of excitement and nervousness ended Friday when Snigdha Nandipati, of San Diego, won the trophy with “guetapens.”
Police captain’s traffic safety message is personal
Tom Didone had gone to dozens of teen car crashes — and then his son died in one.
National Spelling Bee
Lori Anne Madison, missed her second word on Wednesday and was eliminated in the second round.
U.S. Naval Academy grads celebrate
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gave the commencement address at the ceremony.
A final farewell to Chuck Brown
Fans, family and friends mourn the death of D.C.’s “Godfather of Go-Go” at an all-day public viewing at the Howard Theatre.
Farm animals attacked in Fairfax
A calf, two goats and a chicken were slashed over the weekend at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon.
Fairfax shelter caters to homeless female veterans
A former Army captain opened the shelter with last fall.
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