Rabbits Shot With Darts, Bank Standoff, Commanders Sale: Top VA News

VIRGINIA — From news of Dan Snyder agreeing to sell the Washington Commanders to a standoff during a bank robbery, we're looking at the top stories of the last week.

Top news stories in Northern Virginia included Rep. Jennifer Wexton revealing a Parkinson's disease diagnosis, an animal cruelty case involving rabbits shot with blow darts, license plate reader technology helps find missing people, residents' lawsuit against Express Lanes extension project fails, and charges against I-95 shooting and abduction suspect.

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Commanders Approaching $6 Billion Deal With Josh Harris: Report

Embattled owner Dan Snyder is approaching a deal to sell the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris, according to several reports. The group will pay $6 billion for the storied NFL franchise.

Judge Denies VA Residents' Request To Halt Work On I-495 Express Lanes

A group of McLean residents lost their bid to get work halted on the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension project, when a federal judge ruled Friday in favor of road operator Transurban and the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Rep. Jennifer Wexton Reveals Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis

U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat who represents Virginia's 10th congressional district, revealed Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

'Animal Cruelty': AWLA Investigates Blow Darts Shot At Rabbits

Animal control officers caught one of the two rabbits that was shot with a blow dart along North Barton Street in Arlington, according to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

NC Man Charged With Bank Robbery After Standoff In Arlington: Police

A North Carolina man was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after an hour-long standoff at a bank in Arlington's Clarendon neighborhood, according to police.

New Tech Helped Police Locate Former Fairfax Supervisor Cathy Hudgins

A new device that lets law enforcement officers track stolen vehicles, stolen license plates, and wanted persons helped Fairfax County Police to locate three out of four people recently reported missing, including a former member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.

VA School Where Boy, 6, Shot Teacher At Center Of Criminal Probe

A Newport News prosecutor is exploring possible charges against staff members at an elementary school where police say a 6-year-old boy shot his teacher in January, according to multiple reports citing court documents released Tuesday.

I-95 Shooting, Abduction Suspect Charged: Police

The suspect who shot at police along I-95 in Prince William County after abducting the mother of his child has been criminally charged, Virginia State Police officials announced.

6th Firearm Stopped At Washington Dulles Airport Checkpoint In 2023

Transportation Security Administration officers stopped a Virginia man from bringing a handgun onto a flight leaving Washington Dulles International Airport on Monday, according to a TSA release.

Arlington Candidates Debate Prosecution Of Teen In Braylon Meade Case

The race for Arlington County Commonwealth’s Attorney turned more contentious at a Democratic primary debate Wednesday night when challenger Josh Katcher highlighted the story of a grieving mother whose 17-year-old son was killed by a drunk driver in Arlington last November.

Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Participant Sentenced In Gun Silencer Case

A Northern Virginia man who was convicted in a Jan. 6 Capitol breach case was sentenced Thursday in a separate gun silencer case.

Officers Stop Assault Rifle From Reaching Capitol Hill: Police

U.S. Capitol Police stopped an assault rifle with an extended magazine before it reached Capitol Hill on Friday, according to a news release.

Arlington Sit-Ins Sparked Desegregation Of Lunch Counters Across NoVA

A small stretch of Langston Boulevard in Arlington is rich with Civil Rights history, from the four students who desegregated Stratford Junior High School in 1959 to the sit-ins at the lunch counters of People’s Drug Store and Drug Fair in 1960.

34+ Hour Barricade Response On Richmond Highway Earns Praise For Cops

Resolving the Richmond Highway standoff that lasted over 34 hours was no easy feat for Fairfax County Police, and the county's board acknowledged the department's efforts Tuesday.

These 10 VA Counties Are 'The Best' To Live In: New Rankings

Finding the perfect place to live and raise a family in Virginia can involve factors like schooling, activities for families, public safety, the job market and the real estate market.

5 VA Employers On Fortune's 100 Best Companies To Work For List

Five companies with headquarters in Virginia have been named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies To Work For list.

Miss Fairfax Volunteer 2023 Spreads Message Of Service At Blossom Fest

Among the lineup of entertainment, food, music and vendors at Springfield Town Center’s inaugural Blossom Fest on Saturday was an appearance by Miss Fairfax Volunteer Christina Blake, who started a nonprofit organization when she was in high school to address the unequal distribution of academic resources.

Food Service Returns To Wolf Trap Summer Performances With New Bar

Concertgoers with an appetite before Wolf Trap summer shows can find food and drink offerings at The Fermented Pig at Ovations.

Alexandria Nominated For 2023 Condé Nast Traveler Awards

For the sixth year, Alexandria could be ranked among the best small cities by Condé Nast Traveler. Alexandria is nominated in the cities category for the 2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

Deferral Of Rose Hill Plaza Project Approved By Fairfax County Board

The Rose Hill Plaza shopping center redevelopment project was included as a "Tier 3" amendment in the 2023 Work Program approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on Tuesday.

• Supervisor Lusk Urged To 'Fully Reject' Rose Hill Plaza Redevelopment

$42M Owed To VA Taxpayers: ‘Time Running Out’ To Claim, IRS Says

Tax Day is less than a week away, but federal officials are spreading the word about another upcoming deadline for Virginians who are owed another check from the federal government.

Family To Bury Teen Crash Victim In El Salvador, Fundraiser Started

On Sunday, a 17-year-old boy died in a single-car crash in Woodbridge. Now, his family is raising money to pay for his funeral and bury him in El Salvador.