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Roaches In Jail Meals | Trail Rape Suspect Arrested | Cop Charged With Assault: VA Top News
This week's top news includes anti-immigrant flyers, a boy's death, housing shifts, an airport CEO retirement and a jail meals lawsuit.
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.
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Jack Potter Announces Retirement As CEO Of Washington Airports Authority
The longtime leader of Washington Dulles International Airport and Reagan National Airport plans to retire in early 2027, ending a 15-year tenure that included major airport expansions, the arrival of Metro service at Dulles and the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Anti-Immigrant' Flyers Distributed In Alexandria Neighborhood Overnight: Report
An Alexandria woman says security camera footage has captured a person placing flyers about election laws and election fraud on neighborhood cars in the middle of the night this week, according to a new report.
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VA Housing Market Sees Surprising Shift In Buyer Behavior
Homebuyers in Virginia are walking away from home purchase agreements as the U.S. housing market struggles with rising mortgage rates, high home prices and weakening demand, according to a new report from real estate brokerage Redfin.
Fairfax County Police Officer Charged With Domestic Assault
An off-duty Fairfax County police officer was placed on administrative leave after he was charged with three counts of domestic assault, Fairfax County police said.
Dead Mice, Insects In Jail Meals Spark Federal Lawsuit Against DC
Six current and former inmates have filed a federal lawsuit against the District of Columbia, claiming they were served meals containing dead mice, cockroaches and other insects at the D.C. Jail, exposing them to potentially serious illnesses.
Power Grid Emergency Hits VA: What To Know
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced an Energy Emergency Alert to 13 states on the Mid-Atlantic power grid, including Virginia.
Fredericksburg Trail Rape Suspect Arrested In Guatemala, Faces 11 Charges
A man accused of raping two women on Fredericksburg walking trails was arrested in Guatemala after DNA evidence linked him to the attacks, authorities said.
Fairfax County Police Officer Charged With Domestic Assault
An off-duty Fairfax County police officer was placed on administrative leave after he was charged with three counts of domestic assault, Fairfax County police said.
Manassas Boy Injured In Sledding Accident Dies Shortly After Hospital Discharge
A Manassas boy who was seriously injured while sledding in January has died, according to an update from his family.
Good News
- NASCOW Cow Races Return To Herndon's Frying Pan Farm Park This Month
- George Washington Tourism Campaign Wins Statewide Award For Fredericksburg
- Springfield Town Center Hosts New Art Exhibit By Fairfax Artist
- This New Guide Delivers Curated Weekend Plans To Loudoun County Families
- $100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Spotsylvania Convenience Store
- 38 Graduate From Fairfax County Police Academy, Including 30 New Officers
Police & Fire
- Driver Triggers Bomb Scare At CIA Headquarters, Faces Federal Charge: Court Records
- 2 Prince William County School Staff Charged After 5-Year-Old Spotted Running In Road
- Fairfax Fundraiser Raises $185K For Mental Health, Housing Services
- Manassas Man Charged With Abduction, Sexual Battery After Alleged Parking Lot Assault
- ICE Arrests Man Convicted Of Illegal Filming In Del Ray Restaurant Bathroom
Schools
- Stafford Middle Schools To Add Daily Science, History Classes
- Almost All Vienna Schools Earn VA's Highest Rating In New Assessment Results
- Attendance Zones For 12 Loudoun County Elementary Zones Could Be Changed
City & Goverment
- Fredericksburg Targets Data Center Secrecy With Proposed NDA Ban: Report
- Arlington Weighs $4.3M In Neighborhood Upgrades, Affordable Housing Changes
- Fredericksburg Sets New Priorities That Could Shape City Spending Through 2029
- Alexandria's Free Bus Service Facing Major Service Cuts
- Arlington's Six-Unit Housing Rules Face New VA Supreme Court Hearing
- 3 Appointed To Reston Community Center Board Following Public Vote
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