When should you launch your July 4 weekend getaway?; Motorcyclist dies in collision with van in Woodbridge; McDonnell says he hopes Supreme Court verdict allows him to rebuild his life; SafeTrack affects travel to D.C. events this week;     When should you launch your July 4 weekend getaway? Here's some advice for escapes from Washington to Northeast destinations. By Robert Thomson  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Motorcyclist dies in collision with van in Woodbridge The 23-year-old was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, police said. By Victoria St. Martin  •  Read more » McDonnell says he hopes Supreme Court verdict allows him to rebuild his life The thankful former Virginia governor says friends and strangers alike offered messages of hope. By Jenna Portnoy  •  Read more »   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 » ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   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