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Five places had at least 32 violations, two had 50-plus: Here are the most recent restaurant health inspections in the Fredericksburg area.
Two commercial fires were quickly extinguished early Sunday, including one that briefly forced the evacuation of the Wyndham Garden Hotel.
WOW HOUSES: Your weekly roundup from Realtor.com in conjunction with Patch includes a variety of must-see properties in Virginia and DC.
What does $1,875,000 get you in Leesburg? According to Realtor.com, it gets you stunning luxury at the River Creek Country Club.
NEW LISTING: What does $1,149,900 get you in Fairfax City? According to Realtor.com, it gets you a unique facade, lots of land and a pool.
NEW LISTING: What does $1,200,000 get you in Ashburn? According to Realtor.com, it gets you a stunning home at Lakes of Belle Terra.
What does $765,000 get you in Fredericksburg? According to Realtor.com, it gets you a home in the downtown area with loads of history.
Conversation with the Chief: Prince William County police chief Barry Barnard will field questions from area residents in Woodbridge.
The Loudoun Library Foundation's 30th annual Giant Used Book Sale is almost here. It's a great way to stock up on summer reading material.
Here's a way to have some fun while also helping folks who suffer from PTSD, autism, paraplegia, quadriplegia, brain injury and the like.
What does $649,000 get you in Woodbridge? According to Realtor.com, it gets you a home that never will be mistaken for a cookie cutter.
NEW LISTING: What does $670,000 get you in Manassas? According to Realtor.com, it gets you a home with great landscaping and a theater.
A woman accused of causing a disruption at a Department of Motor Vehicles office was arrested by police.
A new Indian restaurant is on the way to Ashburn, and it'll be run by a familiar face in the area. Say hello to Celebration by Rupa Vira.
They're easy on the eyes and thought-provoking food for the noggin. Get a free walking tour of the sculptures around Fredericksburg.
A student from Stafford is among 3,500 receiving National Merit Scholarships from colleges.
Students from Fairfax are among 3,500 receiving National Merit Scholarships from colleges.
Students from Loudoun County are among 3,500 receiving National Merit Scholarships from colleges.
A cause of death has been released for nine of the 12 victims in last week's deadly shooting in a Virginia Beach municipal center building.
A man was brutally beaten by several people outside the Marumsco Plaza shopping center in Woodbridge, say Prince William County Police.
