2-Day Standoff, White's Ferry Deal Dies, Hurricane Season: Top VA News

VIRGINIA — From a barricade that shut down a major roadway to hurdles in bringing back a commuter ferry service, we're taking a look back at the top stories in Northern Virginia in the last week.

Top news stories in Northern Virginia included an abduction suspect being involved in a barricade that shut down Richmond Highway for over a day, new option sought to reopen White's Ferry, a former Washington quarterback seeks to join ownership group bid, opposition to the Missing Middle Housing decision found in survey, a local figure skater becomes the first to do a quadruple axel in a world championship, and post office named after late mail carrier.

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Richmond Highway Standoff Involved Abduction Suspect: Police

A nearly two-day armed standoff that closed Richmond Highway in Hybla Valley began when police were asked to check on the welfare of a woman who may have been abducted, and the armed suspect fled in a vehicle.

• Barricade In Vehicle Shuts Down Richmond Highway: Police

White's Ferry Owners Look To Sell After Deal With Landing Site Fails

The current owners of the historic White's Ferry, Chuck and Stacy Kuhn, are looking to sell the operation to Montgomery County in Maryland. The owners said they made the decision after the owners of the Virginia landing site for the boat rejected their purchase bid.

Majority Oppose Arlington's Missing Middle Housing Decision In Survey

The Arlington County Board unanimously passed its Missing Middle Housing plan last week, with board members portraying the vote to eliminate single-family zoning as crucial to putting the county on the path toward more options for attainable and equitable housing.

Vienna Figure Skater Completes First Quadruple Axel At Worlds

Vienna senior Ilia Malinin, who made history in figure skating competition, once again proved why he is the self-proclaimed "Quadg0d."

Arlington Post Office Named After Beloved Mail Carrier Jesus Collazos

Local leaders, family members of Jesus Collazos and community members gathered at the U.S. Post Office on N. George Mason Drive in Arlington on Sunday morning for the official dedication of the Jesus Collazos Post Office.

Robert Griffin III Looks To Join Commanders Ownership Bid

Robert Griffin III is looking to join a group bid to purchase the Washington Commanders, the team's former quarterback told radio host Rich Eisen this week.

Powerful Winds To Hit NoVA This Weekend From Strong Storm

Wind gusts approaching 50 mph will whip through Maryland this weekend, bringing a risk of power outages and downed trees as a storm moves toward the Atlantic Coast, forecasters say.

2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast: What It Means In Virginia

Conditions seem favorable for Virginia to escape hurricanes this year, according to AccuWeather’s 2023 Atlantic hurricane forecast released Wednesday.

Vietnamese Community Speaks Out About Eden Center's Preservation

Falls Church's Eden Center isn't any typical shopping center in Northern Virginia. Lined with restaurants and other businesses, it's the East Coast's biggest Vietnamese cultural center, providing a "home away from home" for people in the Vietnamese community like Jess Nguyen.

Student Brought Firearm To Unity Reed High School On Friday: Police

A student brought an unloaded gun to Unity Reed High School in Manassas on Friday, the Prince William County Police Department said. Police officers have detained the student and confiscated the firearm.

Salim Defeats Petersen In Fairfax Democratic Committee Straw Poll Vote

Fairfax County Democratic Committee conducted a Pick Your Pony Straw Poll on Sunday to kick-off the 2023 campaign season.

Arlington Should Act Quickly To Buy Key Bridge Marriott: Candidate

A candidate for Arlington County Board said the county should consider purchasing the former Key Bridge Marriott hotel that was condemned for safety and health reasons on Friday.

Eviction Of Families Avoided By Arlington Church's Donation Of $200K

Arlington Presbyterian Church donated $200,000 to ensure that about 200 families who live in apartment complexes owned by Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing will not be evicted from their homes.

Speed Cameras To Be Located Near 4 Alexandria Public Schools

Speed cameras are expected to be installed near four Alexandria City Public Schools locations.

Final Four Starter Tony Skinn Picked As George Mason's Next Head Coach

George Mason University announced Thursday that Tony Skinn, one of the starters on the school’s historic 2006 Final Four team, has been hired as the head coach of the men’s basketball team.

3 DC Restaurants, Chefs Nominees For 2023 James Beard Awards

The culinary scene in the District is well-represented in the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards nominees announced Wednesday by the James Beard Foundation. Northern Virginia restaurants were shut out.

New Inova Hospital In Franconia-Springfield Approved By VA Officials

Inova Health System received approval from the Virginia Department of Health to build a new hospital on land next to its existing Franconia-Springfield HealthPlex.

26 VA Hospitals Recognized For Safety, Experience In New Lists

More than two dozen hospitals in Virginia were among hundreds across the country recently recognized for safety and patient experience by Healthgrades, a comprehensive database of ratings and comparisons for physicians, hospitals and health care providers.