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’s tips
No more warnings from new speed cameras in the District; Virginia may start charging for E-ZPass accounts.
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.
Math, science worries at top Va. school
Thomas Jefferson High School is exploring why more freshmen are struggling in the areas on which the magnet school focuses.
Health code violations in D.C., Md. and Va.
Food establishments that were closed because of health code violations.
Fairfax County religion notes
A list of upcoming religious events
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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.
Local Living Community News
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.
Crime listings for Fairfax County.
Incidents reported by police in Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Herndon and Vienna.
Fairfax County Animal Watch
The following incidents were reported by the animal control section of the Fairfax County Police Department, the Fairfax City Police Department and the Vienna Police Department.
Fairfax County volunteer opportunities
Organizations seek short- and long-term assistance.
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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