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Democrat Jennifer Wexton wins N.Va. state Senate seat
(Jahi Chikwendiu / Washington Post)
Thousands of voters braved snow and bitter winds to cast ballots in an unusual, three-way contest.
Arrest rate at Virginia gun shows increases
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Virginia quickly emerging as key in gay marriage fight
Super Bowl players with Virginia tiesFormer Va. Gov. McDonnell and wife charged in gifts case
(Steve Helber / AP)
McDonnell and his wife were charged with illegally accepting gifts, luxury vacations and large loans.
McDonnell declares his innocence
(Steve Helber / AP)
Former Va. governor says federal government’s case “rests entirely on a misguided legal theory.”
McDonnell charges stun even Va. Capitol insiders
(Steve Helber / AP)
But some believe that the indictment will focus lawmakers on revising the state’s lax ethics laws.
3 Charged in Virginia After Girls Tattooed
Liston powers No. 3 Duke women past Virginia 90-55Virginia Senate approves school prayer measure
A bill allowing prayer in Virginia schools has passed the state Senate by a vote of 20 to 18.
Va. Republicans on panel play nice with Levar Stoney
Levar Stoney, the nominee for a powerful job in the Va. government, avoids fireworks with House panel.
In D.C. area, school days added after snow closings
(Ricky Carioti / Post)
Some school districts will have to add days to the academic calendar to make up for winter closings.
Virginia School/Govt Closings Jan 21, 2014 For Impending #DCSnowmageddon
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Fmr. Va. Governor and First Lady Indicted on Corruption ChargesAlexandria and Arlington crime report
Among incidents reported by police in Alexandria and Arlington.
Evening commute uncrowded, but still tricky
Light traffic is both a blessing and a curse for those who were not granted a snow day.
Why Kitty is ruffling a few feathers
(Courtland Milloy / The Washington Post)
Bird lovers and some others are bothered that Courtland Milloy allows his pet to go outside and act like a cat.
Jennifer Wexton wins Virginia Senate special election to succeed Mark Herring
via Loudoun Times
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Fairfax City deer sterilization approved, Humane Society donates $3,000
The spaying program is being tried in four other places with apparent success.
Va. Wireless Association donates $3,000 to Fairfax’s Project Lifesaver program
Program helps locate lost youth, seniors with GPS technology.
Alexandria non-profit Good360 wins national award, will do more good
The disaster relief nonprofit is developing a mobile app to connect donors and recipients more quickly.
Andrew Beacham resigns from Loudoun library board
Anti-abortion protester averts possible legal tangle by resigning rather than having board remove him.
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Democrats win Va. state Senate seat
Jennifer Wexton prevails in a special election to fill attorney general’s old seat.
McDonnells charged in gifts scandal
Probe stems from their relationship with a wealthy political benefactor.
Snowfall in D.C. region
The region faced intense snowfall late afternoon and early evening Tuesday, along with strong winds and cold temperatures.
Mother charged in deaths of 2 toddlers
A Germantown mother and another woman believed that they were releasing demonic spirits, police said Saturday.
Changes in D.C. reopen old fault lines
A recent poll shows mixed views of redevelopment and whom it benefits.
In remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.
People honor the slain civil rights activist on the weekend of his federal holiday.
Presidential aspirations at Nationals Park
Forty-five hopefuls took the field to audition for the roles of fourth-inning racers Abe, George, Tom, Teddy and Bill.
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Democrats win state Senate seat in Northern Virginia — and perhaps control of the chamber
