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At Va. convention, Jindal says GOP should ‘get over ourselves’ and move forward
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks to Virginia Republicans on opening night of their convention.
Spotlight on contentious GOP field for Virginia lieutenant governor
Seven vie for nomination as state GOP meets in Richmond; control of state Senate hangs in the balance.
McDonnell’s disclosures highlight Virginia’s loose gift rules
The governor, and others before him, have received gifts from companies with interests in actions by the state.
Virginia posts lowest unemployment rate in nearly five years
Rate of 5.2 percent is lowest since November 2008; state adds more than 12,000 jobs in April.
In race to be his successor, Cuccinelli casts long shadow
GOP candidates vow to continue to federal challenges. Democrats decry “extreme” conservatives.
Ken Cuccinelli unveils Virginia energy policy
GOP gubernatorial candidate unveils energy policy, emphasizing the importance of coal.
Poll: McAuliffe pulls ahead of Cuccinelli in Virginia
A new Quinnipiac survey shows the Democrat with a slight lead in the race for Virginia governor.
Planned Parenthood group to rally at Virginia GOP convention this weekend
Group’s political arm plans rally for Saturday; Democrats place robocall ahead of convention.
D.C. underground power line plan gets praise, may cost up to $1 billion
Mayor commends task force proposal to finance project with power-bill surcharge; details still sketchy.
Cuccinelli appoints private lawyer for McDonnell
Attorney general said conflicts of interest lead him to pick private firm to represent governor in chef case.
Frank Wolf joins opposition to North-South highway through Loudoun, Prince William
The congressman challenges the notion that building the road would increase cargo traffic to and from Dulles Airport.
Woodbridge's Melvyn Wilson hits six-figure lottery jackpot for third time
The retired postal worker won $1.5 million nine years ago, now hits jackpot again.
Development above the new Fairfax Metro stations: Should preparation begin now?
Space above the new stations could be prime real estate, but the market isn't there now. Will it be, down the road?
To keep Arlington's Iwo Jima memorial trash free, trash cans are removed by the park service
People are expected to plan for, and remove, any trash they create.
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Michelle Obama holds book signing at Politics & Prose
First lady Michelle Obama talked about the inspiration behind "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America," at a book signing at Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C.
Remembering Chuck Brown, creator of go-go music
The Washington Post’s Chris Richards remembers Chuck Brown. Richards highlights the 75-year-old musician’s devotion to D.C., early years in prison where he is said to have learned music, and how Brown created the go-go sound.
Body of missing grandmother found near D.C. airport
Authorities say searchers have found the body of 83-year-old Victoria Kong, who went missing after arriving at a Washington airport from Barbados.
Michelle Obama holds book signing at Politics & Prose
First lady Michelle Obama talked about the inspiration behind "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America," at a book signing at Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C.
Grandmother missing after arrival at D.C. airport
The search is on around Washington, D.C. for an 83-year-old grandmother who wandered away from Ronald Reagan National Airport.
VIDEO | The Capitals discuss their 3-1 win over the Rangers in the playoff opener.
Bill Clinton, Elie Wiesel mark Holocaust Museum’s 20 years
"The historic suffering and slaughter of the holocaust reflects a human disease that takes different forms--the idea that our differences are more important than our common humanity," said former President Bill Clinton, marking the U.S. Holocaust Museum's twentieth anniversary.
McMillian commits to Virginia Tech
Hylton junior uarterback, Travon McMillian, committed to Virginia Tech.
Rustic pizzas, raspberry thyme bon-bons, and local brews whirl around Bryan Voltaggio’s bustling 295-seat restaurant in Friendship Heights.
D.C. athletes wish you a happy Valentine’s Day
Washington Wizards and Capitals players say happy Valentine’s Day, each in their native language. Athletes include Alex Ovechkin, Tomas Kundratek, Jan Vesely, Michal Neuvirth, Kevin Seraphin, Marcus Johansson and Karl Alzner.
A pillow fight on the National Mall
A pillow fight broke out on the National Mall as part of Pillow Fight Day, an effort by the Urban Playground Movement to energize public spaces.
An iconic moment in history, recreated for the film “Zero Dark Thirty,” is now recreated in Peeps.
Behind the scenes: Alfred Morris’ Eastern Motors commercial
The Washington Post takes you behind the scenes to the making of Redskins’ Running Back Alfred Morris’ Eastern Motors commercial. ¶
The Winner: Twinkie: Rest in Peeps
After Hostess Brands declared bankruptcy last year, people across the country mourned the loss of their beloved Twinkie, and the Peeps were no different.
This Peeps diorama took the partisan bickering in Congress and the State of the Union and turned it into “Despeepable Congress.”
Shelley and Bill: A love story
On the eve of their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple, Shelley Belgard and Bill Ott tell the story of their unique romance that has spanned the decades.Follow our Virginia politics reporters on Twitter:
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