NFL Rookie Shot, Teacher Shortage Directive, $3 Movies: Top VA News

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Commanders Rookie Shot In D.C. During Robbery Or Carjacking Attempt

A rookie running back for the Washington Commanders was shot in Washington, D.C., on Sunday evening, the NFL franchise said.

Teacher Shortage In Virginia Targeted In Youngkin Executive Directive

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday signed an executive directive aimed at addressing a shortage of teachers in the state.

Loudoun Schools Sex Assault Grand Jury Probe Can Continue, Court Rules

A grand jury can continue its investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools' handling of two high-profile sexual assault cases, the Virginia Supreme Court decided.

Fare-Free Virginia Railway Express Arrives In September

Virginia Railway Express, a commuter rail taking passengers between Northern Virginia and DC, will seek to attract more riders through a fare-free initiative beginning Thursday.

Police Fail To Locate Assault Suspect Along W&OD Trail Tuesday Morning

Town of Herndon Police, along with Fairfax County police officers and the FFX 1 helicopter, failed to locate a suspect Tuesday morning in connection with the recent assaults that have occurred along the W&OD Trail, according to an HPD post on Twitter.

• Suspected W&O Trail Attacker Caught On Surveillance Footage: Police

Arlington Woman Turns 107, Feels No Different From When She Was 100

Arlington resident Vera Punke, who celebrated her 107th birthday on Wednesday, says she doesn’t feel any different than she did when she was 100.

Thieves Steal Nearly A Dozen Catalytic Converters In Arlington: Police

About a dozen catalytic converters were stolen from cars early Wednesday morning in neighborhoods across North Arlington, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

DC Sniper Lee Boyd Malvo To Be Resentenced In MD Court: Reports

Lee Boyd Malvo, who nearly two decades ago was convicted of killing several people in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., as they did everyday activities, must be resentenced, a Maryland high court has ruled.

Charges Dropped For 5 Of 11 Indicted In Adam Oakes Hazing Death

Five of 11 people indicted in the hazing death of Adam Oakes, a Virginia Commonwealth University freshman and Delta Chi pledge who died from alcohol poisoning after attending a fraternity party in 2021, are no longer facing charges in connection with the Loudoun County native's death.

Video: Hoagies For Heroes, Marching Band Help Celebrate Wawa Opening

Fairfax City Hall bigwigs, cops and firefighters, and the Fairfax High School Marching Pride and Color Guard helped celebrate the grand opening Thursday morning of Wawa's 100th grocery and fuel station in Virginia.

Conveyor Belt Serves Sushi, Robots Serve Drinks At Tysons Restaurant

Shoppers at Tysons Corner Center may be familiar with the revolving sushi bar on the lower level of the mall. Just minutes away from the mall, there's a new standalone restaurant serving sushi and other Japenese dishes moved by a conveyor belt and drinks delivered by robots.

Labor Day Car Show, National Book Festival: DC, NoVA Weekend Events

Labor Day weekend is approaching, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate the unofficial end of summer.

I-495 Shooter's Car Identified; VA State Police Release Photo

Virginia State Police are asking the public's help in locating the suspect vehicle involved in last Thursday's shooting on on I-495 in Fairfax County, according to a release.

‘Forever Chemicals’ In Virginia Water: New Research Offers Hope

Scientists think they’ve come up with a way to break down “forever chemicals” — a class of chemicals found in Virginia’s and water systems nationwide that are associated with low birth weight, thyroid disease, certain types of cancers and other serious health issues.

$3 Movies All Day Saturday In Fairfax City For National Cinema Day

As many as 3,000 participating theaters nationwide, including those owned by Regal, AMC, Cinemark, Fridley and other chains, will knock down ticket prices to as low as $3 as part of the effort, an initiative of the National Association of Theatre Owners’ nonprofit Cinema Foundation.

• $3 Movies All Day Saturday Near Reston For National Cinema Day
• $3 Movies All Day Saturday In Herndon For National Cinema Day
• $3 Movies All Day Near Greater Alexandria For National Cinema Day
• $3 Movies All Day Saturday Near Del Ray For National Cinema Day
• $3 Movies All Day Near Old Town Alexandria For National Cinema Day
• $3 Movies All Day Saturday In Vienna For National Cinema Day
• $3 Movies All Day Saturday In Woodbridge For National Cinema Day
• $3 Movies All Day Saturday In Manassas For National Cinema Day
• $3 Movies All Day Saturday In Ashburn For National Cinema Day
• $3 Movies All Day Saturday In Fredericksburg For National Cinema Day