Latest News
McAuliffe widens cash edge in Va. governor’s race
Another race, the contest to succeed Cuccinelli as attorney general, has become a magnet for late donations.
N. Virginia Republicans raise money for AG candidate
Mark Obenshain may be the GOP’s best statewide hope in an election likely to favor Democrats.
Cuccinelli schedule packed, McAuliffe’s light in final days
Ken Cuccinelli II’s frantic schedule contrasts with Terry McAuliffe’s strategy of staying mostly out of sight.
New ads out from candidates in Virginia governor’s race
McAuliffe (D) portrays himself as dealmaker, while Cuccinelli (R) spotlights their differences.
Va. Democrats focusing on drawing blacks, young voters
In recent years, turnout by the two constituencies has fluctuated wildly from election to election.
E.W. Jackson denies making comments on gays, military
Jackson’s numerous controversial remarks have been widely reported.
Like it or not, Va. election will be referendum on Cuccinelli
COLUMN | Polls point to GOP defeat that would smash right’s myth that Virginia will embrace its candidates.
For Cuccinelli, a conservative heritage preserved in writing
The Cuccinelli Compass newsletter honed a combative political persona and provided fodder for opponents.
New polls show varying McAuliffe leads in Virginia
The polls have different estimates of the partisan breakdown of Tuesday’s electorate.
Tom Jackman
Brother of Fairfax Democratic sheriff candidate charged with stealing Republican’s signs
Brother of Stacey Kincaid allegedly had her opponent’s signs in his car.
Gabriella Miller, cancer activist, dies at 10
Diagnosed with an inoperable tumor, she fought to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research.
First female sheriff of Fairfax County could emerge from November election
Democrat Stacey Kincaid faces one Republican and two independent candidates.
What I learned when a Reston man with Alzheimer’s disease went missing
An all-out police search, and the inability of financial or phone technology to help, opened a family’s eyes.
Recent Videos
The year in prep highlights
Members of the 2012-2013 All-Met teams narrate a multimedia presentation that highlights the biggest moments in high school sports.
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.
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)
Thousands gather to dedicate MLK Memorial
Some 10,000 spectators arrived on the National Mall early Sunday morning for the dedication of a stone memorial for civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
Al Sharpton leads rally for jobs, justice
Rev. Al Sharpton organized a March on Washington for Jobs and Justice on the National Mall on Saturday. Occupy DC protesters also joined the event as they headed toward the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. (Oct. 15)
Sharpton: 'We must continue to fight for justice today'
Rev. Al Sharpton said that the fight for justice is not over at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial dedication. Sharpton also voiced his support for President Barack Obama's jobs plan. (Oct. 16)
Obama speaks at MLK memorial dedication
President Barack Obama spoke at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial dedication on Sunday. He said King's work is not yet finished. (Oct. 16)
King's sister, children speak at memorial dedication
Martin Luther King Jr.'s sister Christine King Farris and two of his four children, Bernice King and Martin Luther King III, spoke at the dedication for the memorial on Sunday. (Oct. 16)
Jackson tells Occupy protesters to remain nonviolent
Rev. Jesse Jackson addressed the Occupy Wall Street movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication on Sunday. Like civil rights protests, he told Occupy protesters to remain nonviolent. (Oct. 16)
Lewis, Young, Lowery address MLK memorial dedication crowd
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young and Rev. Joseph Lowery addressed the crowd about Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at the memorial dedication on Sunday. (Oct. 16)
This video from the Post’s May 2012 profile shows Tyler at age 5, soon after his parents first allowed him to live as a boy.
North Capitol Street shooting caught on camera
The Metropolitan Police Department has released surveillance video capturing an early morning drive-by shooting in Northwest D.C. on camera.
Members of the 2012-2013 All-Met teams narrate a multimedia presentation that highlights the biggest moments in high school sports.
Timelapse: How to paint a house in eight hours
Using a team of twelve skilled painters, watch as crew from house painting company Wow1Day transforms a house in Chantilly, Va. in only eight hours.Follow our Virginia politics reporters on Twitter:
The Post Most: LocalMost-viewed stories, videos and galleries int he past two hours
