After initially denying Virginia disaster assistance for those whose property was damaged in the August earthquake, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Gov. Robert McDonnell’s second request for aid.

Good morning, Washington. A crisp Friday was a blunt reminder that the official start of autumn is a little less than a week away. It’s about time for the ceremonious exchange of bare arms for soft sweaters as we head into a cloudy, cool and damp weekend.