Across Virginia, VA|News|
6 VA Towns Among 250 Best Places To Live In US News Ranking
Four of the 6 Virginia towns that made the latest ranking of the country's best places to live are in the state's northern region.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
- Old Town Alexandria, VA
Michelle Witte is a patch editor covering Alexandria, Ashburn, Manassas, Vienna and Woodbridge. She's been telling stories from around the world for more than a decade.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun County Deputies Are Looking For Victims Of This Accused Real Estate Scammer
Loudoun County authorities believe accused scammer Kimberly Vu may have more victims in the area.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Boy Charged Over Reports Of Secret Filming In High School Bathroom: Loudoun County Sheriff
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office announced that a juvenile male has been charged following their investigation into the allegations.
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Old Town Alexandria|News|
ALX Launches Passport Program With Prizes For Visiting Businesses In This Area
The Duke Street Passport Program aims to encourage shoppers to visit the area's businesses.
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Manassas, VA|News|
VRE Fireworks Trains Return With Holiday Service To DC
The trains will help fireworks viewers avoid traffic over the holiday.
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Washington DC|News|
Unruly Passenger On United Flight Prompts Emergency Landing At Dulles
Reports say the person attempted to open a cabin door mid-flight, prompting the Guatemala-bound plane to make an emergency landing.
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Old Town Alexandria|News|
Pop-Up In Del Ray Farmer's Market Offers Peek Coming ALX Restaurant
The chicken specialists hope to open their doors officially in June.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
3 Applications Totaling 12 Data Centers Under Consideration in Prince William County: Report
The proposals would bring data center projects into a new part of the county.
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Old Town Alexandria|News|
Thunderstorms Possible In Latest VA Holiday Weekend Forecast
Unseasonably cold weather will chill most of the East Coast this holiday weekend, with wind, rain and scattered thunderstorms possible.
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Vienna, VA|News|
New Family-Run Middle Eastern Restaurant Coming To Vienna
The owners got their start serving traditional Iraqi-style barbecue to friends and family during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
New Pet Care Provider Coming To Ashburn
A Dogtopia day care and boarding center is scheduled to open in Ashburn in June.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Find Ashburn’s Cheapest Gas During Record Memorial Day Travel Weekend
With a major travel weekend coming, Patch has sourced the cheapest gas in the Ashburn area.
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Old Town Alexandria|News|
Alexandria’s Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Loyal Brutus (For Real This Time!)
This handsome boy is waiting to meet you at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's animal shelter.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
2 Men Charged With Arson Over Woodbridge Hotel Fire
Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with a fire at an occupied hotel in March.
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Old Town Alexandria|News|
Alexandria Sees Surge In Need For This Type Of Child Advocate
Alexandria's program of Court Appointed Special Advocates for children is navigating a sharp rise in need for its services.
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Washington DC|News|
Flights From Ebola Outbreak Zones Must Land At VA Airport, Feds Order
The U.S. government has ordered all passengers arriving from Ebola-outbreak zones to pass through health screening at Dulles airport.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun County Schools Under Investigation Over Bathroom Filming Reports
The investigation by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights isn't the first the county has faced.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Teen Charged Over Series Of Sexual Assaults By Scooter-Rider: Police
The youth is facing six counts of sexual battery.
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Manassas, VA|News|
2 Northern Virginia Airports Get $68 Million In Federal Grants For Upgrades
Dulles International Airport and Manassas Regional Airport will now have federal funding for their ongoing renovation projects.
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Old Town Alexandria|News|
Powerful Storms To Break Extreme Heat In NoVA: See Latest Timeline
A cold front will extinguish this week's heat wave on Wednesday afternoon, creating ideal conditions for storms and flooding.
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