Alexandria under drought warning as Virginia expands advisory statewide
Every city and county in the Commonwealth now faces a drought watch or warning; weekend showers unlikely to ease conditions
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Conservation groups raise alarm as Potomac River named most endangered in the nation
The groups call on state and the federal governments to invest in wastewater projects and to restore grants through the Clean Water Act that have been halted in recent years.
Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon’s latest ruling comes in response to an appeals court’s instruction to clarify an earlier decision on the 90,000-square-foot ballroom planned for the site where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.
Warner warns of mounting toll on Virginians from Iran war, economic fallout
Senator addresses Fairfax deaths, Fed independence and Virginia Tech anniversary in remote availability with state media
Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and himself 2 weeks before a court deadline to move out
Officers called to the home in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Annandale early Thursday found the bodies of Fairfax, 47, and his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, 49, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said.
Renting still beats buying in D.C. area, but the gap is closing fast
Alexandria-area residents could see homeownership become the more affordable option within three years as falling buying costs outpace rent declines
Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
The arch is one of several projects the Republican president is pursuing alongside a White House ballroom to leave his lasting imprint on Washington.
Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency orders
The court's newest justice, Jackson delivered a lengthy assessment of roughly two dozen court orders issued last year that allowed President Donald Trump to put in place controversial policies.
Spanberger acts on immigration bills, seeks changes to ICE-related measures
Governor defends rollback of ICE agreements, pushes back on “sanctuary” claims as lawmakers prepare to revisit amendments.
Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US
In the nation's capital, forecasters were calling for a high temperature of 93 degrees (33.9 Celsius) late Wednesday afternoon and another high of 93 on Thursday.
Ovechkin gets assist in what could be his final game as the Capitals defeat the Blue Jackets 2-1
Alex Ovechkin had an assist on the go-ahead goal in what perhaps will be the final game of his record-breaking career and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Tuesday night in the season finale for both teams.
House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington
An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet with an Army helicopter near the nation’s capital was approved by the House Tuesday, but key senators and the families of the 67 victims think the bill still needs to be strengthened.
The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation
The Kennedy Center's new leadership wants to prove to critics the building is damaged beyond simple repair. It's starting with Congress.
Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them
The latest entrant is Olivia Troye, who was an aide to former Republican Vice President Mike Pence and has become a vocal critic of President Donald Trump. She announced Tuesday that she'll run in Virginia's newly created 7th Congressional District, joining an already crowded field.
Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, Capitals defeat Penguins, 6-3
Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists as the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday.
Trump's Washington arch plan includes golden-winged figure, eagles, lions and 'One Nation Under God'
The plan indicates the structure would stand between the Lincoln Memorial in the east and Arlington National Cemetery toward the west and within a traffic circle connecting Washington with northern Virginia.