SafeTrack affects travel to D.C. events this week; ‘Eat Local, Read Local’ celebrates Loudoun’s homegrown food and authors; Alexandria police chief to retire Oct. 1; McDonnell’s legal limbo ends, for now; Got tickets? Don’t let SafeTrack come between you and your fun.; Commuter system bends, but doesn’t break, during Metro disruptions; Religion events from around the Washington area;     SafeTrack affects travel to D.C. events this week These tips may help you reach Nationals Park and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. By Robert Thomson  •  Read more » ‘Eat Local, Read Local’ celebrates Loudoun’s homegrown food and authors Tales of ravens, eagles and a pear tree that survived 9/11 capture children’s imaginations. By Jim Barnes  •  Read more » Alexandria police chief to retire Oct. 1 Earl Cook, the city’s first African American chief, has led the department for the past seven years. By Patricia Sullivan  •  Read more » McDonnell’s legal limbo ends, for now Former Virginia governor held onto faith, believing that redemption would come By Jenna Portnoy  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Brewery holds fundraiser for Ashley Guindon’s family, 2 injured policemen Event will feature silent auction and beer made in memory of officer killed in February. By Jonathan Hunley  •  Read more »   Got tickets? Don’t let SafeTrack come between you and your fun. Getting to concerts and games creates different challenges from those commuters face. By Robert Thomson  •  Read more »   Commuter system bends, but doesn’t break, during Metro disruptions Early traffic trends offer hope for avoiding carmageddon repeats. By Robert Thomson  •  Read more »   Religion events from around the Washington area Vacation Bible schools, Gargoyle Tower Climb, Bible study, Men of Faith discussion group. By Gerri Marmer  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   Local Headlines Daily headlines about the Washington region. Sign Up »         Share Virginia Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for a Virginia newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071