Food Deliveries From Robots, Metro's Next Shutdowns: Top VA News

VIRGINIA — From the indictments of the Charlottesville white nationalist rally to Metro's plans for summer station shutdowns, we're looking at the top stories of the last week.

Top news stories in Northern Virginia included Metro planning shuttles during shutdowns of some stations, food delivery by autonomous robot, the newest Metro station's opening date, candidate collapses during county meeting, lawsuit against Arlington County's Missing Middle Housing approval, and abortion zoning proposal draws disruptions at meeting.

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Suspects Indicted Years After White Nationalist Charlottesville Rally

A group of torch-wielding marchers have been indicted nearly six years after a White Nationalist rally in Charlottesville erupted in violent clashes with counterprotesters and claimed the life of a 32-year-old woman.

Metro Shutdown In NoVA To Bring Shuttle Alternatives

Planned shutdowns on Metrorail this summer will affect Orange and Silver Line service in Northern Virginia, prompting Metro to offer free shuttle bus service.

Autonomous Robotic Food Delivery Debuts In Fairfax's Mosaic District

Residents of the Mosaic District in Merrifield are now able to have food delivered to them by autonomous robots, according to a release from Uber Technologies, Inc. and Cartken, an AI-powered robotics company.

Potomac Yard Metro Opening Date Set For May

The long-awaited Potomac Yard Metro station in Alexandria has a confirmed opening date: Friday, May 19.

Arlington Residents File Lawsuit To Block Missing Middle Housing Plan

A group of Arlington residents filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the county over its adoption of the Missing Middle Housing plan, which will allow multifamily buildings in almost all parts of the county.

Abortion Zoning Measure Approved By City Council After Disruptions

After disruptions from protesters yelling "abortion is murder," the Alexandria City Council unanimously approved a zoning amendment Saturday making it easier for abortion providers to open in the city.

Candidate Collapses At Prince William Supervisors' Meeting

A candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates collapsed on Tuesday while speaking to the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.

3 Dead After Car Plunges Into Anacostia River: Authorities

Three people are dead after a vehicle went into the Anacostia River under the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge on Thursday night, according to authorities.

Ellie Bird, Other Founders Row Restaurants Starting To Open

The long-awaited restaurants at the Founders Row development are starting to open in the City of Falls Church.

David’s Bridal Files For Bankruptcy: What Does It Mean For VA Brides?

David’s Bridal said Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but stores in Virginia will remain open and brides who ordered dresses won’t have to scramble to find another gown.

Home Prices Rise In Prince William County As Sales Slow Down

Home prices are still growing in Prince William County, according to the March market report from the Prince William Association of Realtors. Prices continue to surge even as homes spend more time on the market.

Madison Grad Becomes First Specialist For Neurodiverse Students

A Madison High School graduate could be the first neurodiversity specialist in American K-12 schools as Fairfax County Public Schools tries to make new strides with the historically overlooked neurodiverse students.

Nuclear Explosion Detection Equipment In Arlington To Get New Operator

The Arlington County Board is scheduled to vote Saturday on whether to approve an amendment that will let the operations and maintenance of nuclear explosion detection equipment located on county property be transferred to the U.S. Department of Defense’s Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC).