Councilman Porn Charges | Mail Carrier Turns Thief | Commanders Dump Coach: VA Top News

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

Amazon Files Plans For Data Center On Former GW Campus

Amazon has filed plans for a new by-right data center on property it purchased from George Washington University in Loudoun’s Algonkian district, and Supervisor Juli Briskman has already announced plans to fight the application.

VA Cyclosporiasis Case Count Jumps In New Update; CDC Says Outbreak Now Affects 9 States

Virginia’s Department of Health announced another 28 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis Monday morning. The department is updating case counts weekly due to public interest in the parasitic infection.

Commanders Dump Tight Ends Coach After Loudoun County DWI

The Washington Commanders announced Monday morning that the team was “parting ways” with newly hired tight end coach Ben Steele.

VA Town Council Member Accused Of Distributing AI Child Porn Images

A council member for the town of Pulaski is facing federal charges after prosecutors said he received and distributed child sexual abuse material, including AI-generated images depicting children.

PWC Firefighters Responding To Downed Tree End Up Rescuing These Babies (PHOTOS)

Prince William County firefighters responding to reports of a downed tree found more than irate drivers: they found a litter of baby squirrels whose home had just collapsed.

VA Mail Carrier Stole Gift Cards, Mail From More Than 100 People: Authorities

A rural mail carrier in Culpeper County is facing dozens of charges after authorities said she stole gift cards and other valuables from the mail along her delivery route.

Mia Bieniemy 'Making Progress' After VA Shooting, Chiefs Head Coach Says

Mia Bieniemy, who police say was shot by her son on Sunday night in Ashburn, is out of the intensive care unit and “doing better,” according to a statement released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday.

Dulles Airport Redesign Includes New Hotel, Shops, Restaurants And Parking Garage

Virginia's Dulles International Airport's "sorely needed" refurbishment will include more than 5 million square feet of new or redesigned space, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.

Arlington DC National Guard Major Pleads Guilty In Immigration Fraud, Theft Case

An Arlington man who serves as a major in the D.C. National Guard has pleaded guilty in federal court to an immigration fraud scheme and stealing approximately $54,000 in government money, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.

More Top Headlines:

• Armed Shoplifting Suspect Arrested After Metro Station Struggle In Pentagon City, Police Say
• Loudoun County Rule Treating Data Centers Like Offices No Longer Holds: Reports
• Alexandria Man Charged With Being Drunk In Public After Reported Knife Assault
• WATCH: Officers Rescue Drowning Swimmer During Riverbank Patrol In Fredericksburg
• Elderly Driver Crashes Into Fairfax Farmers Market Stand, Injuring Adult, Child
• Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Grows: How To Order Fast Food Safely In VA
• 21-Year-Old Killed In Woodbridge Domestic Shooting, Suspect At Large: Police
• Man Grabbed Officer's Gun Before Annandale Police Shooting, Chief Says
• Loudoun County Man Sentenced After Admitting To Pushing Minor To Make Explicit Videos, Commit Suicide
• APD Solicits Dog Walkers To Act As Neighborhood Watch In New Program
• Two-Thirds Of Contributions To PWC Supervisors Come From Real Estate, Data Center Interests: Report
• Woodbridge Man Charged In Shooting Death Of 16-Year-Old: Police
• Sweet Senior Tobias Is Alexandria's Adoptable Pet Of The Week
• VA Ranked 19th In Best States Report: Here's Why