Abortion Access, Metro Silver Line, Primary Results | Top News

Patch has 32 sites in communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week.

Roe V. Wade Overturned: What It Means In Virginia

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a seismic decision that will gut abortion rights in dozens of states — and will have a huge ripple effect even in pro-choice areas such as Virginia.

• Roe V. Wade Overturned; Abortion Still Legal In DC
• Roe V. Wade Overturned: 3 Women, 3 Outlooks on Abortion

Bowser Wins Democratic Primary For Mayor In Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, overcoming a progressive rival and virtually guaranteeing that she will win a third consecutive term to lead a city confronting inequality, crime and public safety concerns.

• VA Election Results: Beyer Wins 8th District Democratic Primary
• VA GOP Election Results: Vega, Kiggans Win Nominations

Metro Silver Line Extension Takes Big Step Toward Opening For Service

Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority assumed control of six new Silver Line stations, 11.4 miles of new track and a new rail yard, according to a Metro new release.

DC Rapper Noah Settles Turns Himself In After Tysons Mall Shooting

A D.C. rapper wanted in connection with a shooting at Tysons Corner Center Saturday turned himself into police on Wednesday, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

Youngkin Signs VA Budget After Budget Amendments Rejected Or Approved

Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed Virginia's two-year budget Tuesday, which included only some of his proposed budget amendments.

$2 Weeknight Fares To Be Offered On DC Metrorail

Metro is hoping to attract more riders amid high gas prices with a new $2 weeknight fare starting Monday.

COVID Vaccine Made Available To Children Under 5 In Fairfax County

COVID-19 vaccinations for children 6 months to 5 years old are now available from the Fairfax County Health Department and other providers.

• COVID Vaccine Made Available To Children Under 5 In Alexandria
• COVID Vaccine Available To Children Under 5 In Prince William County

30 VA Counties Among Healthiest Communities In 2022: U.S. News

Dozens of Virginia counties and cities were among the healthiest communities in the United States, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

• Falls Church Named Second Healthiest Community In 2022: U.S. News
• Fairfax County In Top 20 Of Healthiest Communities In 2022: U.S. News
• Arlington In Top 20 Of Healthiest Communities In 2022: U.S. News

Commanders Owner Dan Snyder Accused Of Sexual Assault In 2009: Report

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder faces a Congressional subpoena in an investigation into the team's treatment of women in the workplace, and as a new report surfaced that Snyder was accused of sexual assault in April 2009.

DACA 'Dreamer' Now Harvard Graduate Advocates For Immigration Reform

Even though Umaar Ehsan hasn't raised all the money he needs to pay for graduate school at Harvard University, he plans to be in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for the start of the fall semester.

Fare-Free Virginia Railway Express Proposed During Metro Shutdown

A fare-free Virginia Railway Express could be considered as Metro riders look for travel alternatives during the Metro shutdown in Alexandria this fall.

Jollibee Opening In Lincolnia Moved To Upcoming Weekend

After a delay in opening by mid-June, Filipino fast food chain Jollibee is ready to open its Lincolnia location this weekend.

Federal Agents Search Lorton Home Of Trump Justice Department Official

Federal agents conducted a search Wednesday morning of the Lorton home of former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, who played a role in President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn Joe Biden's election victory in 2020, according to reports.