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McAuliffe signs East Sea bill

The textbook bill had sounded like a good idea on the campaign trail, but proved tricky to the governor.

Va. GOP hires new director, touts Cuccinelli donation

Veteran political operative Shaun Kenney takes the post as the party seeks to regroup after losses.

Ballot order set for Va, 8th congressional primary

Beyer wins top position in the multi-candidate June 10 Democratic primary.

Virginia senators return to special budget session

Virginia senators return to special budget session

Hundreds of people cram into Senate hearing on whether to expand Medicaid through the state budget.

Arlington Democrat, independent raise nearly equal cash

Howze, Vihstadt both raise about $85,000 in first quarter; County Board election is next Tuesday.

Deeds to press for additional reforms in mental health care

Deeds to press for additional reforms in mental health care

After the tragedy involving his ill son, the Virginia lawmaker vows to keep working for system change.

McDonnell criticized over U.S. 460 project

McDonnell criticized over U.S. 460 project

Former Va. governor pushed ahead despite concerns raised by regulators, opponent of road says.

Arlington Board candidate says opponents are going to hell

Stephen Holbrook says church forum over public housing proposal left him feeling dirty.

Lorton landfill owner offers to reduce extension proposal

Lorton landfill owner offers to reduce extension proposal

EnviroSolutions says it is willing to close the landfill six years earlier than it originally proposed.

Va. governor’s PAC to tone down fundraising appeal

The PAC’s solicitation came at a time of heightened sensitivity to ethics issues in Richmond.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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