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In 10th District debate, GOP hopefuls target front-runner
Six Virginians depict themselves as the conservative heirs to retiring U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf.
Arlington election challenges Democrats’ complacency
COLUMN | Independent Vihstadt’s victory in deep-blue Arlington is a wake-up call for smug Democrats.
In Fairfax County, taxpayers, service-seekers face off
The Board of Supervisors holds its first public hearings on budget and gets an earful of dissenting opinions.
Vihstadt wins Arlington seat; first non-Democrat since ’99
Voters cite streetcar project, county schools as chief concerns in competitive election.
McAuliffe makes only small changes to Virginia ethics bill
A spokesman said the governor was deferring to the General Assembly by not tinkering with the bill’s substance.
Connaughton picked to lead health-care association
The former McDonnell transportation secretary is expected bring bare knuckles to fight to expand Medicaid.
Judge rebuffs ex- Va. attorneys general in McDonnell case
Judge James R. Spencer turns down their bid to file a brief in support of motion to dismiss.
D.C. region fails to excel as it should on big public projects
COLUMN Fiascoes with Md. health exchange, Silver Line show need for our area to improve performance.
In Fairfax, pushing back the tide of trash
Every year, volunteers clean up Little Hunting Creek, but the tires, carts and junk keep piling up in the water.
Two well-funded candidates vie for Arlington board seat
Finance reports suggest that a Republican running Tuesday as an independent could be competitive.
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The death of John Geer: Now seven months of silence on Fairfax police shooting
Still, no one is talking in the police killing of an unarmed man in August.
Bart Giamatti’s son, others weigh in on Pete Rose suspension after 25 years
Marcus Giamatti feels his father would support Rose’s continued ban. A respected writer on the case thinks Rose should be reinstated.
Serious crime rose slightly in Fairfax County in 2013, but homicides plummeted
Only eight homicides last year, the second-lowest total ever, and another record for fewest stolen autos.
Naked woman shows up to visit husband in Arlington jail
She had to see her husband. What’s more romantic than that?
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Landon boys’ lacrosse routs Robinson
The Bears beat down the Rams, 15-1, in an IAC-Virginia public school matchup.
Stonewall Jackson girls fall to Cosby in Virginia 6A state finals
The Raiders fell to the Titans, 53-46, as Cosby capped their undefeated season.
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.
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.
Paul VI defeats DeMatha, 55-48
The Panthers bounce back from a tough loss with a victory over the Stags.
Ice hockey: Gonzaga blanks DeMatha, 6-0
The Eagles, led by a shutout from Senior goalie Nick Platais, remain undefeated as they beat the Stags, 6-0
Severna Park beats Meade, 55-43
The Falcons never trailed in their convincing victory over the Mustangs.
McLean upsets No. 6 South Lakes, 48-44
The Highlanders were led by Cami Prock and Jessica Monroe with 15 points each, defeating the Seahawks 48-44.
No. 20 Robinson defeats No. 14 Herndon, 82-67
The Rams ended the Hornets’ 10-game winning streak behind Matt Fall’s 21 points.
A worthy opponent: A history of the Georgetown-Syracuse rivalry
Over the past 33 years, Georgetown and Syracuse have been one of the most contentious rivalries in college basketball. Former players, coaches, journalists and alumni recall the history of the rivalry.
When Walter Barrera chose ultra long-distance running over crack cocaine, he was able to slowly start putting his life back together.
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.
On May 26, 1988, 59 fifth graders from Seat Pleasant Elementary School in Seat Pleasant, Md., were offered scholarships to college if they completed high school. Now, 23 years later, the students reflect on the opportunity they were given and where it has taken their lives.
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.
"Government officials" stayed on message in this puzzle from the 2011 Post Hunt.
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