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Mayor calls man ‘person of interest’ in Alexandria killings

(West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority / West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority)

Police issued a lookout this week for Charles Severance, 53, who has extensive ties to Alexandria.

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McDonnell foiled in request to see prosecutors’ documents

(Steve Earley / AP)

The former governor’s defense team has said evidence that might show him to be innocent has been withheld.

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Potomac wins 5A state title

(Katherine Frey / The Washington Post)

BOYS’ BASKETBALL | The Panthers open the Virginia 5A final on a 14-2 run and quash Henrico’s comeback attempt in an eventual 54-42 victory.

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Alexandria offers millions for boat club’s lot, building

The Old Dominion Boat Club parking lot may be on its way out, the main target of the city’s two offers.

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Police probe home invasion robbery in Annandale area

A man was awoken by two masked men in his bedroom Friday morning, authorities said.

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Religion events from around the Washington area

Lenten programs, preaching by Westminster Abbey dean, classical music concerts, volunteers sought.

Busy weekend for street events in D.C. area

To Saturday’s marathon in D.C. and four miler in Arlington, add Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Constitution Avenue NW.

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D.C. area galleries showcase work of local artists

(Courtesy Regina Miele / Courtesy Regina Miele)

Offerings appeal to wide range of tastes.

Watch online: ‘Bottled Up,’ ‘Camp Takota,’ ‘Lunch Hour’

This week’s picks include a Melissa Leo comedy-drama and an indie starring a trio of YouTube stars.

Virginia open houses March 15-16

A list of properties in Virginia that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.

 

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Exactly how much have property tax rates gone up in the State of NoVa? This much

A chart showing how much each jurisdiction’s rates have risen since 2007.

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In Vienna, Stroke Comeback Center helps brain injury victims like Patrick Horan recover

The clinic is one of the few in U.S. to focus on brain injury recovery, Horan continues remarkable comeback.

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VIDEO: Prince William County honors first police officer killed in line of duty

Pete White, died in a car crash in 1973, is remembered for his dedication to police work and family.

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Fairfax’s John Dowd, investigated Pete Rose in 1989, responds to Sports Illustrated push for Rose

The local lawyer still feels strongly that Rose should be kept out of baseball and Hall of Fame.

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Vincent Gray’s State of the District address

The Washington mayor responds to federal probe and also unveils initiatives on education and housing.

The state of race in the D.C. mayoral campaign

Historic shift in population and economics challenges the traditional assumption that Washington would have a black mayor.

Thousands take a Polar Bear Plunge

The annual event, rescheduled from January, is held at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis.

The dangerous life of a tow truck driver

A Maryland bill would require motorists to move over a lane when encountering tow trucks in service.

D.C. area’s icy snow mess proves difficult to budge

Some neighborhood streets remained covered and sidewalks slippery.

Late winter storm smacks D.C. area

The snow is gone but frigid temperatures remain as the region cruises toward spring.

Keystone XL pipeline plan still stirs passion

Environmentalists and others who oppose the pipeline march to the White House.

Alexandria gets a jump on Saint Patrick’s Day

Old Town Alexandria celebrates the Irish holiday with a classic car show, a dog show and a parade honoring the beloved saint.

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