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.
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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.
Slate of new Virginia laws address health care and housing affordability
Building on campaign promises by the governor and Democratic lawmakers, health care and housing affordability bills dominated the 2026 legislative session.
Leonard Miller's career night paces Bulls to 119-108 win over Wizards
Leonard Miller scored a career-high 26 points and matched his career best with 11 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls eased to a 119-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night to sweep a two-game set.
Virginia to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2028 under new law
“The reality is that inflation and tariffs have driven up prices, and wages have fallen behind — this law is a key component of rectifying that divide,” Majority Leader Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, said.
Sid and Ovi through the years: A look at the Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry as its final acts loom
Whether the 100th and 101st all-time meeting between the two icons will also be the last is anyone's guess.
Spanberger signs bills to aid low-income utility customers, manage power demand
HB 770 by Del. Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, and SB 650 by Sen. David Marsden, D-Fairfax, allow water and sewage companies to offer discounted rates for customers that make less than 200% of the federal poverty level.
Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report says
It comes after a grim roll call of political violence over the past decade. That includes the 2017 shooting at a Republican congressional baseball team practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
Bennett-Parker, Lopez among five to participate in Town Hall with Arlington Legislators April 13
Alexandria constituents welcome as senators and delegates recap 2026 session at Lubber Run