Virgina Headlines from The Washington Post

The Loving Legacy

Mildred and Richard Loving changed Virginia and the country when they wed in 1958.

By Steve Hendrix, Theresa Vargas, Michael E. Miller, DeNeen L. Brown, John Woodrow Cox, Michael S. Williamson, Ashleigh Joplin and Courtney Kan • Read more »

‘She was my constant companion’: No charges in fatal dog shooting on Virginia park trail

A woman recalls the events that left her holding Macie as she died in her arms.

By Dana Hedgpeth • Read more »

Amid “bad karma,” a Virginia county takes extra safety measures for 2016 election

Prince William County trains election workers to be extra vigilant for potential problems

By Antonio Olivo • Read more »

Trump pulls to within seven points of Clinton in Virginia, new poll finds

“True to form for the past several statewide elections in Virginia, Republican voters appear to be coming home late, but coming home,” said the director of the Wason Center.

By Laura Vozzella • Read more »

Want to ride the bus during Safetrack but don’t know how? Read this.

This cheat sheet should help you become a confident bus rider.

By Luz Lazo • Read more »

Poll: Clinton has 12-point lead over Trump in Virginia

The Quinnipiac poll is the latest to suggest that the battle is over in a key swing state.

By Laura Vozzella • Read more »

Emergency exercise scheduled for Saturday night at Dulles airport

The exercise will take place late Saturday night near the baggage claim area. Airport operations will continue as usual.

By Lori Aratani • Read more »

Metrorail is not opening early for the Marine Corps Marathon, and that will add to Sunday’s traffic woes

Due to SafeTrack work, trains won't run extra early this year, and as usual, many streets will be closed from early morning until midafternoon.

By Robert Thomson • Read more »

‘This could have been a tragedy’: After Metro train nearly strikes inspectors, officials institute changes

“This could have been a tragedy,” said Robert Lauby of the Federal Railroad Administration.

By Martine Powers • Read more »

FTA appoints new director to head Metro safety oversight

Dluger replaces Sean Thompson, who leaves the job after a year to enter the private sector.

By Lori Aratani • Read more »