Killed By A Tree | Teen Lynching | Girl Fights Off Attacker: VA News

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.

Man Dies When Tree Falls On Home During Storm: Police

A man died last Saturday evening when a tree fell onto his home, according to police.

Man Charged In Crash That Killed Teen, Injured 3 Others: Police

Police say a driver was driving nearly double the 40 mph speed limit before a crash that killed a teenage girl and left three other teens hospitalized.

Confederate-Named Road Renamed On Military Base

A Confederate road name on an Army base has been placed with a name to honor the desegregation of the military.

Missing Middle Opponents Doubt Zoning Change's Impact On NoVA Sprawl

Several environmental groups, led by the local chapter of the Sierra Club, were among the strongest supporters of a county's Missing Middle Housing Plan, arguing that creating higher-density housing in areas of the county zoned for single-family homes would help to reduce suburban sprawl in Northern Virginia.

DC Region Expected To Lose 8,000 Federal Jobs: Labor Department

The number of federal jobs in the Washington, D.C., area is on the decline, which will likely lead to a decrease in the importance of the federal workforce to the region, according to an analysis of the latest employment statistics released by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Man Stabbed, Choked Woman In Domestic Assault: Police

A man stabbed a family member multiple times at his home and evaded police for several hours before he was arrested, police say.

Girl Sexually Assaulted After Man Breaks Into Home: Police

A girl was sexually assaulted in her home early Wednesday morning, according to police. She kicked the intruder, who left and then returned.

Bypass Lanes At I-66 Interchange Roundabouts Open In Fairfax

Bypass lanes at a I-66 interchange opened last Saturday, allowing drivers traveling in both directions easier access to I-66 without entering roundabouts.

Teen Lynching Victim Recognized With Historic Marker

The second of two lynching victims documented in a city's history will receive a historic marker.

Man Won't Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Family Member

An 80-year-old man will not face criminal charges after fatally shooting a 60-year-old family member in March after authorities determined that the shooting was justified.

Youngkin Accused Of 'Political Stunt' With National Guard Deployment

Two congressmen from Northern Virginia are calling on Gov. Glenn Youngkin to end Virginia's participation in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border patrols, describing the operation as "inhumane" and "ineffective."

No Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Allowed First Weekend Of August 2023

Back-to-school shoppers in Virginia won't get a break on their sales tax this weekend because the sales tax holiday regularly scheduled the first weekend of August won't take place in 2023.