Fredericksburg, VA|News|
New Snow Threat, Bitter Cold In NoVA Forecast
Parts of northern and central Virginia are under a winter storm advisory, with icy temperatures and snow accumulations over the weekend.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
National Day Of Mourning For Jimmy Carter: What’s Open, Closed In VA
President Joe Biden declared Thursday a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last month.
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McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Referendum Bill Resurfaces As General Assembly Opens
A new Tysons casino referendum bill will be considered by the Virginia General Assembly's 2025 session, which begins Wednesday.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun County Special Election: Democrats Projected Winners
JJ Singh and Kannan Srinivasan declared wins in special elections for Virginia House and Senate seats, respectively.
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McLean, VA|News|
Casino Backers Spent $1.5M On Political Contributions, Lobbying
Backers of the proposed Tysons casino reported spending more than $1.5 million in political contributions and lobbying efforts in Richmond.
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McLean, VA|News|
$755K Spent To Defeat Tysons Casino Referendum Bill By MGM, PR Firm
Opponents of the proposed Tysons casino spent more than $755,000 on lobbying efforts, records show.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
VA School Cell Phone Ban Now In Effect: What To Know
With state rules taking effect, Virginia school districts had to ensure they meet the minimum requirements to ban student cell phone use.
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Arlington, VA|News|
Owl Swoops Down Arlington Chimney To Act As Christmas Tree Topper
A barred owl swept down the chimney of an Arlington home, and sat atop a family's Christmas tree until rescued: Watch the video.
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Fairfax City, VA|News|
Stacey D. Hardy-Chandler Becomes First Black Woman On City Council
Stacey D. Hardy-Chandler, who was elected to the Fairfax City Council in November, took the oath of office Friday at City Hall.
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McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Discussion Planned By Fairfax County NAACP
Fairfax County NAACP is hosting a public discussion in the Mount Vernon District about the proposed Tysons entertainment complex.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Street Hockey Rink For Club, Public To Get Public Hearing
The Board of County Supervisors will have a public hearing that would advance a dry hockey rink that the Washington Capital agreed to fund.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
'Uplifting': Santa Delivers Joy And Toys To Children In Hospital
A sheriff's office motorcycle unit escorted Santa and a trailer full of toys to children who are patients at a Loudoun County hospital.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
VA Man Dies After Bear Falls From Tree, Lands On Him
The father of five was hunting with a group in Lunenburg County, Virginia, when the fatal bear encounter occurred, officials said.
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McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Casino Poses National Security Threat: Intelligence Experts
A letter signed by 109 past members of the defense and intelligence communities say a casino in Tysons would be a national security threat.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Accessory Living Units Allowed With Vienna Council Approval
Accessory living units will be allowed in certain zones for the first time in the Town of Vienna when the homeowner secures a permit.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Community Shelter Upgraded Under Carpenter's Shelter
A new makeover at the Alexandria Community Shelter is helping to brighten the space for guests experiencing trauma and other hard times.
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Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax City Police Chief Erin Schaible Announces Retirement
A day after the outgoing Fairfax City Council fired City Manager Laszlo Palko, the city's top cop announced that she would be retiring.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Do You Support Cell Phone Ban During School Day? Take VA Patch Survey
As Virginia requires school districts to adopt cell phone-free in classrooms by 2025, take our survey on whether you support the ban.
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Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Food Packing Provides 2,500 Pounds Of Food To Food For Others
A nonprofit providing backpack meals to students in need received a major donation from a food packing effort in Vienna.
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Reston, VA|News|
W&OD Trail Bridge Officially Opens With Rainy Ribbon Cutting In Reston
Bicyclist enthusiasts and local officials cut the ribbon on the pedestrian bridge recently installed at Wiehle Avenue and Sunset Hills Road.
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Fairfax City, VA|News|
Hy-Way Motel Demolition Clears Way For Low-Income Housing Project
Wesley Housing and The Lamb Center began demolishing the Hy-Way Motel on Fairfax Boulevard on Monday as part of the Beacon Landing project.
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Fairfax City, VA|News|
Santa Makes Early-Morning Pitstop In Fairfax City During Annual Ride
Each year, Santa Ride's collects donations of toys and games for children in need at locations across Fairfax County.
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