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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.

Arena Funding Likely Out Of Virginia Budget: Report

The first step to bring a Washington Capitals and Wizards arena to Potomac Yard is in limbo as state lawmakers did not include the arena financing in the negotiated state budget.

• VA Budget Bill Leaves Out $2B Deal To Lure NBA, NHL Teams

New Trial Requested For Former Schools Superintendent

A new trial will be pursued against former Superintendent Scott Ziegler in the retaliatory firing of a school teacher.

MGM Resorts Helped Pay Casino Opponents' Expenses

A coalition of political and business leaders, including the owners of MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino in Maryland, paid for a phone survey and provided buses to take casino opponents to Richmond to speak with lawmakers.

VA Super Tuesday Results: Biden, Trump Claim Election Victories

President Joe Biden is projected to win the Democratic presidential primary in Virginia, while former President Donald Trump is the projected winner of the Republican primary, according to unofficial election results.

Arrest Made In Nearly 40-Year-Old Murder Case

With the help of DNA evidence, a suspect is in custody in connection with the 1986 killing of Jaqueline Lard.

Neglected Dog Abandoned In Park: Police

After a dog was found extremely emaciated at a park, police are investigating.

Juvenile Hospitalized Following 2-Vehicle Crash Involving Metrobus

Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a Metrobus.

Man With Chainsaw Who Broke Into House Taken Into Custody

A man who broke into a home and tried to steal a car while armed with a chainsaw and a hammer was taken into custody by police after an extensive search.

Gun Brought To Elementary School Accidentally: Police

After a student was found with a gun at an elementary school, police say the incident is believed to be accidental.

Pedestrian-Related Crashes See Increase In County

Police said pedestrian-involved crashes have increased despite the police department's education campaigns targeted at drivers and pedestrians. In 2024 up to Feb. 29, the county has seen 17 pedestrian-involved crashes, a 55 percent increase up to this time in 2022 and 2023 and nearly double up to this time in 2020 and 2021.

Bus Worker Strike To End After Tentative Agreement

The nearly two-week strike of bus workers will come to an end after the bus system's operator and union reached a tentative agreement Tuesday.

Israeli Flag In Polling Place Draws Apology: Report

After a complaint about an Israeli flag next to a voting machine at a precinct, the city's registrar has offered an apology.

2 Humpback Whales Found Dead On Same Day Along VA Beach: Reports

The dead bodies of two humpback whales, at separate times, were spotted Sunday along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, news outlets reported Monday.

• Dead Minke Whale Washes Ashore Near VA Beach, Third In 3 Days: Report

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