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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.

Arrest Made In Burglary Of 53 Firearms From Gun Store

Police have arrested one of the four suspects in the burglary of a gun shop, where 53 firearms, including AR-style weapons and silencers, were stolen.

Families Await Answers 1 Year After Fatal Crash

Families are calling for answers on a speeding vehicle crash that killed two teenage girls and injured another walking home from school one year ago.

Landfill Fire Causes Significant Smoke

A fire at a landfill prompted an extended fire department response Monday night into Tuesday and caused smoke to be visible around the area.

Driver Hit 2 Teen Pedestrians In Stafford County: Police

A driver who crashed into a pair of teenage pedestrians last week faces criminal charges.

Killing Of Student Off Campus Leads To Conviction

A judge found a teen guilty Tuesday in the killing of a high school senior in a large off-campus fight at a shopping center.

Metro Shutdown Shuttles Cause Commuter Frustrations

While a shutdown affecting some Orange Line stations and an Orange and Silver transfer station started, commuters have shared frustrations about long waits for shuttles between closed stations. Metro is promising to address wait times with more buses and strategies to get shuttles through traffic congestion.

Former Priest Sentenced For 1985 Sexual Abuse: Prosecutors

A former Catholic priest has been sentenced for sexually abusing a child in 1985, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said this week.

18-Year-Old Graduate Among 2 Dead In Richmond Mass Shooting: Police

An 18-year-old was killed on the day of his high school graduation, according to authorities, who said a 36-year-old man attending the ceremony was also gunned down during the attack Tuesday that injured five others. A suspect is in custody.

• 'I'm Going To Die': Families Recall Deadly VA Graduation Shooting

'The End Of My Family': 3 Victims IDed In Deadly VA Plane Crash

Family and friends have identified the four people killed when an unresponsive private plane flying over the D.C. area crashed in rural Virginia on Sunday after fighter jet pilots scrambled to intercept it, causing a sonic boom heard in the District, Maryland, and Virginia.

Religious Broadcaster Pat Robertson Dead At 93

(AP) Pat Robertson, a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93.

Funds Needed To Save Oldest House In County From Destruction

The Arlington Historical Society is holding a fundraising campaign to help preserve the Ball-Sellers House, the oldest structure in Arlington.

Synthetic Turf In Park Renovations Draws Mixed Support

Residents had mixed opinions on proposed synthetic turf to one baseball field as part of a large park's renovation plan.

Seniors Visit Old Schools As Part Of Graduation Walk

Two days before their graduation ceremony, nearly 275 seniors donned their caps and downs to take part in a traditional graduation walk.

24 Virginia Companies Make Fortune 500 List For 2023

Fortune magazine on Monday released its annual ranking of the 500 biggest companies in America by revenue, and 24 of them have headquarters in Virginia.

Mom Of Boy, 6, Who Shot Teacher Facing New Drug-Related Gun Charges

The mother of a 6-year-old boy who police said shot his first-grade teacher at a Newport News elementary school is facing new federal charges, including using a controlled substance while in possession of a handgun, according to court documents filed Monday.

Attempted Abduction Of 10-Year-Old Reported In Woodbridge: Police

Two men tried to abduct a 10-year-old boy who was walking to his bus stop on Wednesday morning, police said.

Black Bear Captured In DC After Leading Police On Neighborhood Chase

A large black bear led authorities on an eventful chase Friday morning, climbing trees and sneaking through yards while prompting police to shut down numerous roads and ask Brookland residents to stay inside.

Transgender Activist Stabbed Father To Death In VA Home, Police Say

A Virginia woman is facing multiple charges after police said she stabbed her father multiple times in their Virginia Beach home. Norah Horwitz, 34, who is a transgender woman, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and stabbing in the commission of a felony after Dr. Abbey Horwitz, 68, was found stabbed to death Saturday, according to Virginia Beach police.