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Reynolds saved U-Va. nearly $1 billion
The university’s vice president Yoke San Reynolds taught the university how to borrow more cheaply and save more wisely.
Former delegate Paula Miller may run for lieutenant governor
Former legislator Paula Miller (D) is considering running for lieutenant governor next year
Coming up this weekend
Battling on behalf of veterans; searching for the song of the summer; lighting the Apocalypse.
Memorial Day closings in the D-M-V
From banks and post offices to liquor stores and transportation services, here’s a list of what’s open and what’s closed on Monday.
Ambulance chasing: it’s not just for lawyers anymore
A benefit 5K “ambulance chase” raises money for a Fairfax County volunteer fire station.
Fairfax school board approves budget
Teachers will get a raise and families will no longer be required to pay $100-a-sport athletic fees.
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Ambulance chasing: it’s not just for lawyers anymore
A benefit 5K “ambulance chase” raises money for a Fairfax County volunteer fire station.
The State of NoVa by Tom Jackman
Fairfax County native hits big screen with ‘Lawless’
The film of Matt Bondurant’s 2008 book “The Wettest County in the World” debuted at Cannes on Saturday.
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Latin tattoo fan stabs girlfriend
A man with Latin sayings tattooed on his face and head still has space for more. Ideas?
The State of NoVa by Tom Jackman
Arlington loves its life
Government services? Satisfied. Quality of life? Big thumbs up. Arlingtonians love their ‘burg.
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Reid Williamson has visited all 3,143 U.S. counties. Could this be the most extreme bucket list accomplishment?
It pains me to write it, but there’s no avoiding the conclusion anymore that District Mayor Vincent Gray is either a fool or a liar.
The federal government has a shortage of foreign language speakers, particularly in Near East, South Asian and East Asian languages.
Hundreds of e-mails and comments reveal one thing: Children struggling with gender-identity issues are more common than we think.
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Flags-in ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
U.S. soldiers placed more than 220,000 small flags at the grave markers in Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday to mark the start of Memorial Day weekend.
A teacher’s summer break
Summer looms large for those coming off nine months of intense concentration on other people’s children.
The National Zoo’s new cheetah cubs
A dramatic rescue saved these two cheetah babies and their distressed mother giving birth.
For plebes, it’s a slippery struggle to the top
At the U.S. Naval Academy, the freshman class attempts to climb the Herndon Monument.
Pit bulls on parade
Pit bull owners and advocates take their dogs out for a walk in Baltimore to show off the pet’s gentler side.
A tribute to fallen, and the tune that calls them to rest
Musicians gathered to play the bugle call taps at Arlington Cemetery.
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