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Virginia Republicans look for compromise on ultrasound bill

House GOP leaders are expected to debate legislation that would require women to undergo an ultrasound before an abortion.

The State of NoVa by Tom Jackman

Prince William supervisors advertise property-tax increase

A tax rate of $1.215 per $100 assessed value would mean an average increase of $110 for homeowners. The county will set the final rate later this spring.

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The State of NoVa by Tom Jackman

Pr. William supervisors using discretionary funds for steak dinner

Supervisors sought donations to the local Boys and Girls Club, where they also serve on the board of directors.

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The State of NoVa by Tom Jackman

Panelists debate Pr. Wm ‘discretionary’ funds

Panelists discussed whether supervisors in Prince William should have access to funds to spend on favorite nonprofits.

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The State of NoVa by Tom Jackman

Proposed Prince William budget draws backlash

Prince William Board Chairman Corey A. Stewart disagrees that county real estate bills should go up.

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John Kelly

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The East Building of the National Gallery of Art is shrouded in scaffolds. What’s going on?

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy

Tech firms could disable stolen gadget, but some think disabling robbers is better.

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

What is Pinterest? It’s the hottest new social networking tool. And it’s digital crack for women.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

COLUMN | Ignore concerns a National Harbor casino will hurt the county’s image. It could enhance it.

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Artomatic 2012 dates announced

The massive unjuried art festival returns in May after a three-year hiatus.

Twitter controversy at local theater

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company planned a “Tweet Up” for Jason Grote’s new play without asking him.

Mahanthappa is blowing past obscurity

Rudresh Mahanthappa’s “Samdhi” was recorded in 2008, but the jazz alto saxophonist’s album wasn’t released for three years.

Itzhak Perlman joins BSO at Strathmore

The violinist delivered well-upholstered, old-school readings of concertos from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.”

In exhibit, 100 years of Marine aviation

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s new exhibit, “Fly Marines! The Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation: 1912-2012,” opens Saturday and runs through Jan. 6, 2013.

Restaurant Week snapshots: #DishDC

We asked readers to snap Instagram shots of their Restaurant Week meals and tag them #DishDC.

Melody of love

Bandleader Doc Scantlin and singer Chou Chou have found a way to live in a different era — when swing was king and romance was everything.

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Post photographers are sharing their favorite area locations.

Abortion limits in Virginia

A bill that would require women to undergo an ultrasound before having an abortion has stirred up a fight.

GOP looks to build on Loudoun successes

Last year, Republicans captured all the seats on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. Now, the party hopes to make the county a stronghold in this year’s elections.

Va. school boasts large number of multiracial students

Caroline Middle School’s large multiracial population wouldn’t be possible without Mildred and Richard Loving, a couple from the school’s county whose Supreme Court case 45 years ago paved the way for mixed-race marriages.

George Huguely, Yeardley Love and the faces in the courtroom

With the media circus surrounding the case, let’s take a moment to break down the main players in the murder trial.

Virginia’s ‘conscience clause’

Virginia seeks to allow private adoption agencies to turn away parents based on sexual orientation or religious or moral beliefs.

Virginia weighs ‘Tebow bill’

State legislators are considering whether to allow Virginia’s home-schooled students to play sports at their local schools.

Virginia town’s future at risk as prison closes

Boydton relies on a prison for 20 percent of its annual budget.

Living with no insurance coverage for autism

Many families in Virginia continue to pay out of pocket to treat children.

Va. General Assembly continues legislative session

Republican leaders continue to push through their agenda.

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