Time capsule found under Lee monument found to have books, envelope — but no Lincoln photo
Even before the top of the box came off, experts had begun to doubt that this was the official time capsule placed beneath the Lee memorial in 1887, three years before the statue was unveiled.
By Gregory S. SchneiderDecember 22, 2021Youngkin names investment banker as Virginia finance secretary
Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin has named former investment banker Stephen Emery Cummings as Virginia finance secretary. The Cabinet official helps the governor assemble the state's budget and works with lawmakers to get it passed.
By Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. SchneiderDecember 22, 2021Russ Potts, Virginia political maverick who pushed for baseball’s return to D.C., dies at 82
He was a GOP state senator whose 2005 run for governor as an independent made headlines but won few votes.
By Marc FisherDecember 21, 2021Youngkin names the head of his nonprofit to serve as Virginia commerce secretary
Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin (R) has named Northern Virginia businesswoman Caren Merrick as state commerce secretary. Merrick led the workforce training nonprofit that Youngkin founded in 2020 and has started several companies.
By Gregory S. SchneiderDecember 21, 2021Gov.-elect Youngkin names school data consultant as Virginia education secretary
Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin (R) has named Aimee Rogstad Guidera as his choice for education secretary, the first appointment he has announced for the administration that will take office after he is sworn in Jan. 15. Guidera is an education consultant and national expert on school data.
By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura MecklerDecember 20, 2021Virginia Democrats split over last-minute plan to shore up abortion rights
Virginia Democrats are split over a last-minute plan to shore up abortion rights before Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin is sworn in and the GOP takes control of the state House of Delegates in January.
By Laura VozzellaDecember 18, 2021A shortage of workers at Williamsburg’s iconic Cheese Shop has forced the unthinkable: No more sandwiches
Faced with the worker shortage hitting businesses all over the country this year, the shop has shocked the local community by suspending its sandwich business.
By Gregory S. SchneiderDecember 18, 2021Washington Football Team seeking support for stadium complex in Northern Virginia
Washington Football Team officials have been meeting with Virginia legislators to seek support for a plan to build a stadium in Northern Virginia, according to five people with knowledge of the effort.
By Laura VozzellaDecember 17, 2021Alexandria is struggling to keep up pay for first responders. They say it’s straining emergency response.
Alexandria has tried to keep its salaries for firefighters, police officers and sheriff’s deputies at the middle of the pack regionally, but city officials acknowledge that pay is lagging behind.
By Rachel Weiner and Teo ArmusDecember 17, 2021A historic house in McLean, Va., lists for $3.3 million
HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The circa 1854 house known as Prospect Hill has been expanded and remodeled over the years, but it retains its character.
By Kathy OrtonDecember 17, 2021Arlington, Amazon commit $310 million in loans to preserve affordable housing complex off Columbia Pike
Tenants at the Barcroft Apartments had expressed concerns that they could be displaced from their homes in a slice of Northern Virginia where low-rent units are rapidly disappearing.
By Teo ArmusDecember 16, 2021Jay Jones says he’s leaving Virginia House of Delegates this year
Del. Jerrauld C. “Jay” Jones (D-Norfolk) will leave his seat in the closely divided Virginia House, meaning it will be vacant for at least part of the General Assembly session that begins Jan. 12.
By Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. SchneiderDecember 16, 2021Northam unveils Virginia budget plan, with raises for public employees and tax cuts aimed at working families
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) has proposed the final state budget of his term in office, using massive surpluses to fund both pay raises and tax cuts. Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin (R) will have to shepherd the plan through the General Assembly and has praised parts of it but said the tax cuts don't go far enough.
By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura VozzellaDecember 16, 2021Youngkin adviser who guided balancing act with Trump tries to smooth things over with former president
A campaign consultant who helped Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin navigate the political challenges posed by former president Donald Trump traveled to Florida recently to smooth things over — and pitch his services for Trump's potential 2024 bid.
By Laura Vozzella and Josh DawseyDecember 16, 2021Wessynton has serene places, tranquil spaces surrounded by history
WHERE WE LIVE | The Fairfax County, Va., neighborhood leans into mid-century design and a nod to George Washington.
By Olivia McCormackDecember 15, 2021Northam proposes scrapping Virginia grocery tax and sending one-time rebates to taxpayers
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) proposes eliminating the state's tax on groceries and sending one-time rebates to taxpayers, similar to calls for tax relief from Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin (R).
By Gregory S. SchneiderDecember 14, 2021A division of Virginia’s General Assembly is dealing with ransomware attack
Gov. Ralph Northam has directed state agencies to help the information technology division of the General Assembly cope with a ransomware cyberattack.
By Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. SchneiderDecember 13, 2021Refugee aid groups in Washington region overwhelmed by Afghan caseloads
After scaling back operations during the Trump era, resettlement groups are now scrambling to keep up with the Afghan caseload as U.S. military bases prepare to release thousands more evacuees by February.
By Antonio OlivoDecember 12, 2021