Confederate Statue Out | Temple Bomb Threat | Serial Burglar: VA News

VIRGINIA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Northern Virginia and DC. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest and quirkiest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Removal Of Cemetery Confederate Monument Can Resume: Judge

A day after temporarily halting the removal of the Confederate Monument from the National Cemetery, a federal judge said cemetery officials can remove the century-old memorial, according to multiple reports.

Mall Sold For $46M: Report

A county's largest mall has a new owner, according to a report from the Commercial Observer. The report says Virginia Property Investments CEO Srinivas Chavali paid $46 million to purchase the mall from New York Life Insurance. The deal was finalized this week.

'Serial Burglar' Tied To More Crimes: Police

A man accused of five burglaries within 12 hours is facing new charges for other crimes.

Majority Oppose Capitals, Wizards Arena In NoVA: Patch Survey

After a proposal to relocate the Washington Capitals and Wizards to Potomac Yard was released Wednesday, a Northern Virginia Patch survey found many respondents opposed to the arena proposal.

490 Employees Laid Off By VA-Based Custom Ink LLC: Report

Custom Ink LLC, a custom printed shirts and other swag company based in Virginia, informed 490 employees — including 83 in Virginia — on Dec. 8 that their jobs were being eliminated, the Washington Business Journal reported on Tuesday.

Selena Gomez, Record Producer Boyfriend Go Public With Relationship

Singing star and "No Murders in the Building" actress Selina Gomez recently made public her relationship with Benny Blanco, a record producer originally from Northern Virginia.

Youngkin Proposes TikTok Ban For Kids Under 18

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants to implement a ban on the popular social media app TikTok for anyone under the age of 18 as part of his ongoing efforts to address youth mental health in the state.

2 Juveniles Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Man: Police

Two juvenile suspects in a fatal shooting on Dec. 12 turned themselves into police, police said Thursday.

Restaurant Site Plan Approved To Revitalize 'Eyesore' Old Motel Site

The indoor-outdoor restaurant planned for an old motel site can move forward after a site plan approval by the Planning Commission.

3 Stabbing Victims Hospitalized After Fight: Police

Two men and a teenage boy were stabbed Friday evening during a fight in an apartment building, according to police.

Bomb Threat Reported At Jewish Temple: Police

A bomb threat was reported at a temple county sheriff's office said. No injuries were reported and authorities said they did not find any explosive devices.

$5.3M To Be Paid By Doctor For Unpaid Taxes, Fraud Scheme

Dr. Jasser Thiara, owner and operator of Mid-Atlantic Ob-Gyn, pleaded guilty in federal court to underreporting his income and filing false tax returns related to his medical practice.

Explosion Cause Determined At Commercial Building

As voters were casting their ballots on Election Day, Fire and Rescue was dealing with an explosion that occurred in front of firefighters.

DC Area Restaurant Owners Sentenced For COVID Relief, Tax Scheme

Tax evasion and misuse of COVID-19 relief funds led to prison and probation sentence for two Vienna residents who own a prominent restaurant and another restaurant.

County Makes Ranked Choice Voting Permanent For Board Primaries

A county board voted unanimously Tuesday to make ranked choice voting permanent for county-run primaries to nominate candidates for county board seats.

Cyberstalking Conviction Puts Man In Federal Prison: Report

A man was sentenced on Monday to 38 months in a federal prison on a federal cyberstalking charge. This came after he pleaded guilty on Oct. 12 to sending sexually explicit materials to two women who were connected to a Baltimore hospital.

Indecent Exposure Arrest Made On Trail: Police

A man was charged with indecent exposure for an incident that took place on a trail, and police believe the suspect may have exposed himself on other occasions.

Man Exposed Himself On A Bus: Police

A man exposed himself and made inappropriate gestures on a bus last week, the police department said.