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02/01/2025

The Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks Friday, is one of the most overlooked of the year. Will Virginia's weather cooperate for the show?

02/01/2025

Prosecutors said Brad Spafford kept explosive devices in a backpack labeled " " at his home in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.

02/01/2025

Five tickets have won seven-figure prizes in the Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle, including two bought in Northern Virginia.

Five tickets have won seven-figure prizes in the Virginia's New Year's Millionaire Raffle, including two bought in Northern Virginia.

02/01/2025

Northern VA and DC have their first real chance for measurable snow this weekend, plus arctic cold, the National Weather Service forecasts.

01/01/2025

Readers answering Patch’s informal survey say we may have a better chance of keeping promises to ourselves if don’t make them on New Year’s.

Readers answering Patch's informal survey say we may have a better chance of keeping promises to ourselves if don't make them on New Year's.

01/01/2025

Netflix celebrates the new year with dazzling new offerings such as "Back in Action," "Missing You," "XO Kitty" and WWE entertainment.

01/01/2025

First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative to draw people outdoors on New Year's Day 2025. Check out where to hike in Virginia.

01/01/2025

Legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 2020 to raise the minimum wage goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

31/12/2024

Will grocery stores be open on New Year's so Virginia shoppers can pick up last-minute items from Harris Teeter, Wegmans, Aldi and Walmart?

31/12/2024

Rain will likely dampen New Year's Eve festivities in Northern Virginia before chillier weather moves into the DC region.

30/12/2024

An executive order allows federal employees to take Jan. 9 off to participate in the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter.

30/12/2024

The Centers for Disease Control says Norovirus cases are on the rise across the country. What does that mean for Virginia?

29/12/2024

Mastodon fossil reveals Ice Age clues. A bear shot by a hunter falls on another and kills him. What is going on with California’s squirrels?

Mastodon fossil reveals Ice Age clues. A bear shot by a hunter falls on another and kills him. What is going on with California's squirrels?

29/12/2024

Wacky plays on the Times Square Ball Drop feature descending muskrats, opossums, fish, cheese and a drag queen in a red high-heeled shoe.

29/12/2024

Problems like pests, fly bait over food and uncovered food or food on the floor were found in Northern Virginia restaurant inspections.

29/12/2024

As 2024 comes to an end, here’s how various publications rated educational institutions in Virginia.

As 2024 comes to an end, here's how various publications rated educational institutions in Virginia.

28/12/2024

Noise, parking, driving and inclusion also got mentions in our survey of what readers would change about their neighbors and neighborhoods.

28/12/2024

Full worm “blood” moon, partial solar eclipse, and three supermoons in a row are sandwiched between meteor showers opening and closing 2025.

Full worm "blood" moon, partial solar eclipse, and three supermoons in a row are sandwiched between meteor showers opening and closing 2025.