The web site for the Commonwealth of Virginia is quite extensive

The top 100 "fine dining" restaurants, according to the Washingtonian magazine.

The top 100 "cheap eats" in the Metropolitan area, as identified by the Washingtonian magazine.

What to do and see in the area as a tourist, or even if you live here.

The Virginia Department of Transportation for information on road conditions, road building, maps, traffic cameras etc.

The Springfield Interchange, known locally as the mixing bowl.  It is due to be finished in the year 2007

The Metro Train System information for the Metropolitan area

The local weather

The Journal newspapers

The Washington Post newspaper

The Washington Times newspaper