Amazon HQ2 Pause, Peak Bloom, NAACP On Police Killing: Top VA News

VIRGINIA — From the cherry blossom peak bloom prediction to a Youngkin administration official's resignation, we're taking a look back at the top stories in Northern Virginia in the last week.

Top news stories in Northern Virginia included a report of Amazon pausing its second headquarters construction, NAACP calling for an investigation into the fatal shooting of a shoplifting suspect, cherry blossom peak prediction, the resignation of the Youngkin administration's public instruction superintendent, a toll road seeks a toll hike, a flight landing at Dulles due to severe turbulence, and a candy experience opening at a mall.

Amazon Pauses Construction Of 2nd Headquarters In Arlington: Report

Amazon on Friday said it is pausing construction on its second headquarters in Arlington as the company reassesses its office needs amid ongoing job cuts, according to a Bloomberg News report.

NAACP Demands Answers To Police Killing Of Tysons Shoplifting Suspect

The Fairfax County NAACP on Monday called for an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Timothy Johnson by Fairfax County police officers last Wednesday night.

Virginia Superintendent Of Public Instruction Jillian Balow Resigns

Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow announced her resignation Wednesday in a letter to Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Her resignation is effective March 9.

Peak DC Cherry Blossom Date Estimates Announced

Start making viewing plans, cherry tree experts predicting peak blooms in D.C. between March 22 and 25. The National Park Service announced its prediction Wednesday.

'Severe Turbulence' Forces Plane To Make Emergency Landing At Dulles; 7 Hospitalized

Seven people were hospitalized Wednesday after severe turbulence forced a Lufthansa flight bound for Germany to make an emergency landing at Dulles International Airport, according to authorities and reports.

Toll Increase Sought By Dulles Greenway Operators

The operators of the Dulles Greenway, TRIP II, plan to apply for a toll increase this spring.

'A Dream Of Mine': Aspiring Hockey Player, Actor Meets Capitals Star

A look of surprise appeared on 10-year-old Keivonn Woodard's face as he entered the room and saw Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin.

Low-Cost, Nonstop Service From Dulles Airport To London Coming In June

Norse Atlantic Airways will begin providing low-price, nonstop service between Washington Dulles International Airport to London's Gatwick International Airport on June 1, according to a Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority release.

Corner Bakery Closes Arlington Location As Chain Declares Bankruptcy

Corner Bakery Cafe has closed its restaurant in the Courthouse neighborhood of Arlington after the fast-casual restaurant chain filed for Chapter 11 protection in bankruptcy court last week.

Candytopia Brings Sweet Life To Tysons Corner Center

Tysons Corner Center shoppers will get the taste of the sweet life as a new candy experience opens in mid-March.

Fleeing Suspects Crash Into State Trooper In Jail Parking Lot: Police

Two suspects from Florida crashed into a Virginia state trooper in the parking lot of the Stafford County juvenile detention center on Wednesday, authorities said.

Crazy Shake Bar Plans Summer 2023 Opening In Alexandria

There will be a new way to satisfy your sweet tooth as The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar prepares to open on King Street in Alexandria.

Real Estate Tax Rate Remains Same In 2024 Alexandria Budget Proposal

Alexandria's real estate tax rate would remain the same in the budget proposed by City Manager James Parajon Tuesday. But property owners whose assessed property values increased would still see higher tax bills with an unchanged tax rate.