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Virginia Primary Election 2021: Statewide Candidates, How To Vote

Virginia voters will head to the polls Tuesday, June 8, to decide Democratic primary races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and some local offices. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Democratic Primary In Herndon: When, Where To Vote
• Democratic Primary In Reston: When, Where To Vote
• Democratic Primary In Arlington: When, Where To Vote
• Democratic Primary In Fairfax City: When, Where To Vote
• Primary Elections In Loudoun County: When, Where To Vote
• Primary Elections In Stafford: When, Where To Vote
• Primary Elections In Woodbridge: When, Where To Vote
• Primary Elections In Manassas: When, Where To Vote
• Alexandria Primary Election 2021: Candidates, How To Vote
• Democratic Primary 2021 In Burke: When, Where To Vote
• Democratic Primary 2021 In McLean: When, Where To Vote
• Democratic Primary 2021 In Mount Vernon Area: When, Where To Vote

'Hell's Kitchen' Finalist To Head New Restaurant In Tysons

A spinoff of Texas Jack's Barbecue will open in Tysons under the leadership of 'Hell's Kitchen' finalist Declan Horgan.

Demolition Considered For 6 Fairfax County 'Eyesore' Properties

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will be hosting an unusual number of spot blight abatement public hearings during its regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Structures on six properties around the county are being considered for demolition due to their rundown conditions.

Violent Crime In Virginia Drops Slightly In 2020: State Police

Virginia saw a slight decrease in violent crime in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the state police's annual crime report. The number of homicides in the state, however, increased by 23.4 percent.

Dumfries Man Accused Of Dragging Woman Across Road: Police

A Dumfries man faces several charges after police claimed he struck a woman repeatedly, choked her, and dragged her across a road, according to a report from the Prince William County Police Department. The man, Davante Shamar Howard, was arrested on Friday, June 4 and is being held without bond, police said.

Also Worth a Look Today

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• Blood Found In Woodstock Park In North Arlington: Police
• Shots Fired Early Sunday In Green Valley Area: Police Report
• 2 Assault Charges Filed Following Food Theft At City Restaurant
• Muslim Officials Seek Apology For 'Anti-Muslim Trope' At Debate
• 5 Virginia Towns Among Best Places To Live In US: Report
• Got The Vaccine At A CVS In NoVA, DC? Big Prizes Are Possible
• Lovettsville House Fire Kills One: Fire Marshal's Office
• Dead Body Found In Stafford County Home: Sheriff's Office
• Manassas Vaccine Clinic Changes Schedule For Election Activities
• NoVA, DC Parents May Have Products Linked To 90 Baby Deaths
• Arlington's One More Page Books To Reopen Doors On June 15
• Summer On The Green Concerts Return To Vienna In 2021
• Woman Shot In Franconia Area: Police
• Commonwealth Avenue Repaving Begins In Rosemont
• Potomac River Generating Station Tours Draw High Interest: Photos
• Driver Dies In Beltway Crash South Of American Legion Bridge
• Arlington Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Good Samaritan: Report

Across America

• State Says Masks Are Still Required In New York Schools Monday
• 'Cobby,' Oldest Male Chimpanzee In U.S., Dies At 63 In CA
• ‘Better Late Than Never’: 94-Year-Old Gets High School Degree
• Bigfoot Festival To Be Held Deep In The Woods Of Pennsylvania
• How To Get The Most Out Of A Tank Of Gas: Tips From The Experts At Consumer Reports