McDonnell enters not guilty plea in corruption case
Former Va. governor and his wife are charged with illegally accepting luxury gifts and loans from a businessman.
Creigh Deeds says ‘the system failed’ his son before suicide
The Virginia state senator has returned to Richmond, determined to improve the mental health system.
Va. Republicans ready to defend same-sex marriage ban
Republicans react swiftly, accusing Herring of failing to fulfill official duties to defend state Constitution.
Va. House of Delegates votes to repeal ‘hybrid tax’
The Senate passed similar bill to end the $64 annual tax, but final votes are still needed in both houses.
Charniele Herring to run for Rep. Moran seat in Virginia
Virginia delegate says she will step down as chairman of the state Democratic Party.
Reaction is swift to Herring opposing gay-marriage ban
Republicans accuse Va. attorney general of failing basic duty of office; Democrats hail “great decision.”
New Va. poll: Warner has wide lead over Gillespie
McDonnell remains popular with a job approval rating of 57 percent, according to the survey.
Virginia AG will fight same-sex marriage ban
Mark Herring will announce that ban is unconstitutional, join in asking federal court to strike it down.
McDonnell was a man in denial about risk of taking gifts
Indictment shows Virginia governor succumbed to mix of family debt, assertive wife, taste for luxury.
Tom Jackman
Haymarket police chief unsuspended (for now) as mayor vetoes council action
Three days after the chief and two others receive 60-day suspensions, the mayor reverses it. Council can override his veto.
Falls Church police chief rips up parking tickets written on snowy Tuesday
Vehicles were in snow emergency route, but weren’t towed or obstructing anything.
Haymarket police chief suspended (again), state police now investigating
Hints of sexual harassment again trail chief of six-officer department.
Fairfax City deer sterilization approved, Humane Society donates $3,000
The spaying program is being tried in four other places with apparent success.
No. 1 Paul VI beats No. 2 St. John’s, 71-51
The Panthers take down the Cadets in an early season contest of the top ranked teams in the WCAC.No. 1 Paul VI beats No. 2 St. John’s, 71-51
The Panthers take down the Cadets in an early season contest of the top ranked teams in the WCAC.Shelley and Bill: A love story
On the eve of their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple, Shelley Belgard and Bill Ott tell the story of their unique romance that has spanned the decades.Ready to run: Dupont High Heel Race
Men dressed in drag donned stilettos and wedges to race down 17th Street NW during the 25th annual Dupont High Heel Race. (Oct. 25)Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial unveiled
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is revealed to members of the press before opening to the public. The design is derived from part of King's famous "I have a dream" speech when he said, "With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope." The memorial sits by the tidal basin between the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials.9/11 firefighters react to Osama bin Laden's death
Firefighters who responded to terrorist attacks on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, talk that day and their thoughts about the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, at Fire Station 8 in Arlington, Va.Obama, Romney campaigns make final push in Henrico, Va.
Go behind the scenes as campaign volunteers for both President Obama and Mitt Romney canvass, make phone calls and rally on the eve of election day in the critical area of Henrico County, Va. In 2008, Obama beat McCain here by a 56 percent to 44 percent margin, becoming the first Democratic presidential candidate to win Henrico since Lyndon B. Johnson.Floyd Lee Corkins buys gun, week before shooting at Family Research Council
On August 9, 2012, France TV briefly interviewed Floyd Lee Corkins II for a general story on buying guns at a store in Chantilly, Va. He is the first man to appear on camera. This occured the week before the shooting of an unarmed security guard last summer at the D.C. headquarters of the conservative Family Research Council.Obama, civil rights leaders dedicate MLK memorial
President Barack Obama, Bernice King and civil rights leaders spoke at the dedication for the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial on the National Mall on Sunday. (Oct. 16)Follow our Virginia politics reporters on Twitter: