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FBI investigates former VRE employee
The FBI is looking into whether a former Virginia Railway Express official steered an agency contract to a company in return for a payoff, according to officials.
Prince William mother continues search for missing son
A mother’s vigil on Sunday will help keep her missing son’s memory alive.
Remains found behind home in Manassas
A neighbor found human remains at around 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Liberal groups launch ads hitting George Allen’s Senate record
Majority PAC and the League of Conservation Voters have two new spots up in Virginia.
Fairfax fugitive on run for nearly 12 years captured in Mexico
Police said man may have had help fleeing the United States and living in Mexico.
McDonnell to address GOP convention
Virginia governor among six headliners addressing Republican National Convention.
No charges against Va. officer whose son was left in truck
Dinwiddie Commonwealth’s Attorney Lisa Caruso said the officer wasn’t responsible.
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- Nation's first elected black gov, Virginia's Wilder, blasts Biden for his 'chains' comment
- McDonnell says Va. government ends fiscal year with nearly $450M unspent; most is spoken for
- Appeals court in Virginia rejects Texas man's bid for new hearing in 'Norfolk 4' case
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Lorton’s Ben Cook, 14, takes starring role in ‘Billy Elliot’ touring production
He’s been acting, singing and dancing locally since 9, and on Broadway since 11.
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Navy commander from Fairfax County accused of adultery, faking death
Cmdr. Michael P. Ward II moved from Burke to take command of the USS Pittsburgh. He was relieved of command seven days later.
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Seniors unleash flash mob at fair
VIDEO | Led by Ms. Senior Virginia 2012, seniors bust a move to the Black Eyed Peas at the Arlington County Fair.
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Matt McLean and Terrence Jennings bring Olympic medals back to NoVa
McLean won gold in the freestyle relay; Jennings took bronze in taekwondo.
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Washington Post readers donated $551,282 to Send a Kid to Camp, surpassing the fundraising goal.
Politics and all things fried, fatty and fast have become intertwined to the point of absurdity. Let us eat our burgers and pizzas in peace.
Maryland fared badly in the war but still shows more interest than other states in its bicentennial.
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Reliving the War of 1812
Dozens of reenactors participated in the Battle of Bladensburg, which helped kick off observances of the War of 1812’s 200th anniversary.
Remembering World War II
A banner display of more than 1,945 photographs kicks off National Spirit of ’45 weekend, honoring those who served in World War II.
O’Malley signs bill for casino in Pr. George’s
The expanded gambling legislation, which also would allow table games at Maryland’s five other authorized slots sites, goes to voters in November after being approved by the General Assembly.
Principal is trying to make a difference
In Alexandria, new principal takes on challenges at Mount Vernon Community School.
Family grieving teen’s brutal murder
Prosecutors secured first-degree murder convictions for killing of 15-year-old.
Meltdown in Manassas Park
The small Virginia city undertook a massive project to rebuild, renovate and refurbish its public buildings. Then the housing bust hit.
A scary Tuesday at Reagan National Airport
A photographer was right off the runway on day of a close call involving three planes
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