Commanders Buyers, 66 Express Lanes Open, Election Wrap: Top VA News

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VA Congressional Election: Luria Concedes; NoVA Reps Projected Winners

All incumbents but one are projected winners in Virginia's 2022 congressional midterms, according to unofficial results Tuesday.

• Olem Voter Leader In 3-Way Herndon Mayor's Race: Unofficial Results
• Mayor Burk Claims Victory, Ogedegbe Holds Lead In School Board Race
• Manassas School Board, City Council Races Remain Close
• 135 Votes Separate Loudoun School Board Candidates After Election Day

Multiple Recounts Could Be Filed In Fairfax Mayor, City Council Races

When Catherine S. Read declared victory Tuesday night in the Fairfax City mayor's race, only 118 votes separated her from challenger Sang H. Yi, according to unofficial results from the State Board of Elections.

Early Wednesday afternoon, the City of Fairfax Election Office reported that it still needed to count 149 provisional ballots and 23 by-mail ballots dropped off at polling places on Tuesday. In addition, the office will also need to count any eligible by-mail ballots postmarked Nov. 8 it receives by noon on Nov. 14.

• Read Claims Victory Over Yi In Fairfax With 8 Of 9 Precincts Counted

Arlington's 'Missing Middle' Housing Debate Looms Large In Election

Election Day arrived in Arlington on Tuesday, giving residents a chance to make their choices in a congressional race, two county positions and several bond issues.

• De Ferranti Re-Elected, Sutton Wins School Board Seat In Arlington

NBA Star Kevin Durant Interested In Joining Commanders Bid: ESPN

NBA star Kevin Durant is interested in joining a bid to buy the Washington Commanders, he told ESPN. Durant is a native of Prince George's County and has been a lifelong fan of the franchise.

• Matthew McConaughey Eyes Commanders Bid With Bezos, Jay-Z: Report

Little Free Library, Amphitheater Explosions In Arlington Investigated

The Arlington County Fire Department, together with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and other agencies, is investigating two small explosions that occurred early Wednesday morning in the Arlington Forest neighborhood, including one explosion that destroyed a Little Free Library.

Remaining I-66 Express Lanes Segment To Open By End Of November

After a segment of the I-66 Express Lanes outside the Beltway opened in September, the remaining segment will open on two dates in November.

Man Who Fired Gun Outside Herndon School Remains Hospitalized: Police

A man who police say fired a gun into the air outside a Fairfax County elementary school on Sunday faces multiple firearm charges, according to a police release.

Alexandria In Top U.S. Cities For Office To Apartment Conversions

With housing demand strong in Alexandria and the DC region, a new study names the city among the top in the U.S. for office to apartment conversions. Alexandria was ranked fourth in the U.S. in RentCafe’s Adaptive Reuse Report on conversions of office space to apartments.

16 Illnesses, 1 Death From U.S. Listeria Outbreak Tied To Deli Food

One person died in Maryland and 16 people were sickened in a half dozen states, in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to deli meat and cheese, U.S. health officials said this week. Health officials are concerned there could be more illnesses in other states from the tainted food.

Springfield School Board Member Announces Candidacy For Delegate Seat

Laura Jane Cohen, a member of the Fairfax County School Board, announced Wednesday that she is running for the new 15th District in the Virginia House of Delegates in 2023.

2-Year-Old Boy Shot Himself, Mother Wanted For Neglect: Police

A 2-year-old boy shot himself in the hand in Manassas on Oct. 26, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Now, authorities are looking for the boy's mother, who is charged with felony child neglect.

Vienna Advocate For People With Down Syndrome Receiving Advocacy Award

Vienna resident David Egan will add to his accomplishments as an advocate for people with Down syndrome by receiving the prestigious Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award.

Art On The Avenue Proceeds With Rescheduled Date In Del Ray

While Art on the Avenue was rescheduled from October due to Hurricane Ian's remnants, the new date gives residents something to do this upcoming weekend.