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School Metal Detectors, Black Inmate Dies, Rose Hill Spat: Top VA News
Top VA news includes cap on units in Missing Middle Housing proposal, senior places in top science competition, and eagle babies hatch.
VIRGINIA — From redevelopment and zoning to a school district addressing weapons, 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 school district adopting a metal detector pilot program, cap on housing units in the Missing Middle rezoning proposal, tick-born illness, baby eagles hatch in nest, opposition to a proposed shopping center redevelopment, charges in Black inmate's death in mental hospital, local student in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and a senior places seventh in the Regeneron Science Talent Search.
Tick-Borne Babesiosis On The Rise: What To Know In Virginia
Babesiosis, a dangerous and in rare cases deadly tick-borne disease, that mostly circulates in the Northeast and Midwest is increasing in prevalence and may be a risk in Virginia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report Thursday.
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Capping Missing Middle At 6 Housing Units Harms Black Residents: NAACP
The national office of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People sent a letter to the Arlington County Board on Tuesday asking why the board decided not to consider allowing eight-unit apartment or condominium buildings on residential lots currently zoned for single-family homes in its Missing Middle Housing proposal.
McLean's Ethan Zhou Places In Top 10 Of Regeneron Science Talent Search
Ethan Zhou, a student at McLean High School, has placed 7th in the national 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search.
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Loudoun Sixth-Grader To Compete In National Spelling Bee
A sixth grader from Lunsford Middle School won the Loudoun County Regional Spelling Bee last week. Oviya Amalra will next compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee from May 30 through June 1.
7 VA Deputies Charged With Murder After Black Inmate's Death: Reports
Seven Henrico County deputies were among 10 people charged with second-degree murder this week after prosecutors said they smothered a Black inmate to death at a Dinwiddie County mental hospital, according to multiple reports.
Dulles Greenway Eagles Welcome 2 Baby Birds To Their Nest
A pair of eggs hatched in an eagle nest on the Dulles Greenway Wetlands this week. Rosa and Martin, the grown bald eagles, had three eggs this season. Two eaglets have already hatched and experts expect the third egg to hatch this weekend.
Weapons Screening Program Approved By Alexandria School Board
A pilot program to screen for weapons with metal detector technology was approved by the Alexandria City School Board Thursday.
Franconia Residents Protest Redevelopment Of Rose Hill Shopping Center
Residents of the Franconia area of Fairfax County worry they will lose the convenience of walking or taking a short drive to neighborhood shops if the county allows the redevelopment of the Rose Hill Plaza shopping center.
Ireland's Four Courts In Arlington Hopes To Reopen In August: Report
Ireland’s Four Courts is hoping to reopen in August after a driver crashed his car into the Arlington pub and restaurant last August, seriously injuring several people and causing extensive damage.
Metallica Buys NoVA Pressing Plant With Resurgence Of Vinyl Records
Metallica, the legendary hard rock band, has acquired a majority interest in Furnace Record Pressing, a leading provider of vinyl records based near Springfield.
From Depression Era Movie House To Modern Music Club: Tally Ho Theater
Nowadays, the Tally Ho Theater is known for its concerts and comedy shows. But for 80 years, the theater lived a first life as a movie house showing first-run and arthouse films.
From Potter's Field To Condos: History Of The Maury School Building
The Matthew Fontaine Maury School building is a Fredericksburg staple. From 1920 to 1980, the building hosted elementary and middle school students.
Robber Who Shot Woodbridge Casino Winner Convicted: Prosecutors
A jury convicted a man who was accused of shooting and robbing a Woodbridge resident in December 2019. Authorities claimed the suspect followed the victim home from the MGM National Harbor Casino in Maryland.
2 Men Wanted For Sex Offenses Stopped By Customs At Dulles Airport
Two men wanted for felony sex offenses were stopped from leaving the country Friday by customs officers at Washington Dulles International Airport, according to a release.
Social Media Star BLCKSMTH To Hold Workshops During Residency At MCC
Michael James Schneider, a writer and artist who lives in Portland, Oregon, and goes by the handle BLCKSMTH on Instagram, will have a weeklong residency at McLean Community Center where he will hold workshops with community groups.
Homes Spending More Time On The Market In Prince William County
The real estate market in Prince William County is slowing down, even as prices continue to rise, according to the February market report from the Prince William Association of Realtors.
Woman Stole Ambulance From Manassas Hospital: Police
A woman stole an ambulance from the UVA Prince William Medical Center on Wednesday night, according to the Manassas City Police Department.
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