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Wilder says tweet about GOP ticket wasn’t necessarily an endorsement
Tweet sent in former Democratic Va. governor’s name seemed to back Cuccinelli, running mates.
Star Scientific vs. state of Virginia lawsuit headed for December trial
Suit pits controversial dietary supplement maker against the state of Virginia in a tax dispute.
In a switch, McAuliffe now supports drilling for oil off of Va. coast
Democrat now thinks it can be done in “a responsible fashion.”
Va. GOP choice likely to help Democrats
COLUMN | E.W. Jackson, nominee for lieutenant governor, is so far right that he’s major setback for GOP.
Prosecutor investigating McDonnell’s disclosure of gifts
Virginia’s governor has been the subject of an investigation into his compliance with state gift laws.
McAuliffe ad touts candidate’s role in Virginia transportation deal
Businessman says he helped broker compromise when some Republicans opposed plan.
Lt. gov. nominee says ‘no apologies’ for past comments on gays, abortion
Jackson says he is a uniter, informed by his faith and values; comments have been cast as “extreme.”
Bolling blasts selection of E.W. Jackson
Republican lt. governor says man chosen to replace him will “feed image of extremism” in GOP.
Antiabortion group uses Virginia as a trial run for 2014
With an eye to 2014, the Susan B. Anthony List plans a “massive investment” during governor’s race.
Cuccinelli drops his FOIA claim
Va. attorney general no longer says his office is exempt from state public records laws.
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Explosion of beer breweries continues in Northern Virginia
Five microbreweries are set to open in the next few months, in addition to the three breweries and ten brew pubs already out there.
Now, Arlington's Frank Fumich is running TO Boston to raise money for bombing victims
With fellow ultra-marathoner Matt Nelson of Florida, the pair plan to alternate running marathons for 450 miles over four days.
Cancer survivor Gabriella Miller, 10, is Loudoun County volunteer of year
The fourth-grader helped raise enough money to send 36 children on Make-A-Wish trips. And she's on one herself now.
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.
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Timelapse: How to paint a house in eight hours
Using a team of twelve skilled painters, watch as crew from house painting company Wow1Day transforms a house in Chantilly, Va. in only eight hours.
A go-go blowout sends Chuck Brown home
Thousands attended Chuck Brown’s funeral. But if anyone wanted to shed a tear for Chuck they needed to squeeze it in between dance sessions — the funeral was a party.
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.Follow our Virginia politics reporters on Twitter:
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