Garbage Truck Body | Daycare Shooting | Bridge Safety: 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.

Potomac Yard Arena Proposal Not Advancing: City

The proposal to bring an arena and entertainment district to Alexandria's Potomac Yard is officially dead, according to the city of Alexandria. Reports indicate that the arena could remain in Washington, D.C.

$10K Fundraiser Aimed To Introduce Arena Backers To Lawmaker

Days before the start of the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session, leaders for the company that owns the Washington Capitals hockey team and the Wizards of the NBA declined an invitation to a fundraiser by a developer working to build a casino in Northern Virginia.

Man Arrested For Double Shooting At Daycare

A 41-year-old man was arrested by police in connection with a non-fatal, double shooting that took place Wednesday at a daycare.

Shooting Scenario Exercise To Be Held At 2 Schools

A school shooting is something parents hope they will never have to deal with. Authorities are training at two schools on how to respond if one does happen at one of its schools.

Woman's Body Found In Garbage Truck, Suspect Located

A woman's body was found in a garbage truck Friday, leading police to charge a suspect with murder.

Data Center Owner Refuses To Release Names Of Tenants: Report

Denver-based CoreSite LLC filed a civil suit against a county, saying that it had overreached its authority in asking for a list of tenants of four data centers and an office building it owns.

Vienna's Ilia Malinin Sets New Record With World Title Win

Ilia Malinin, a Marshall High School graduate, continues to set records and impress at figure skating competitions.

$10M Gift For Inova Expansion Donated By DC Investor: Report

Win Sheridan, co-founder of Richmond consulting firm Apex Systems Inc., has pledged to donate $10 million to the Inova Health System to help pay for “critical programs and urgent needs," according to a Washington Business Journal report.

Man Charged With Attempted Rape, Suspect In 2nd Case

A 24-year-old man faces multiple charges, including rape and abduction, after being arrested by county police on Friday in connection with a sexual assault that occurred at a business.

Man Screaming At Cars In Old Town Cited For Disorderly Conduct: Police

Police arrested a 47-year-old Winchester man for larceny after officers were called for the report of someone screaming at passing cars and impeding the roadway.

VA Neighborhood Tops Best Places To Live In U.S., Dozens More Ranked

Dozens of neighborhoods and localities in Virginia are among the 100 Best Places to Live in America in 2024, according to a new ranking from Niche released Tuesday.

After Baltimore Bridge Collapse, A Question: How Safe Are VA Bridges?

Dozens of neighborhoods and localities in Virginia are among the 100 Best Places to Live in America in 2024, according to a new ranking from Niche released Tuesday.

City's 275th Anniversary Events To Kick Off In April

As the city turns 275, events will celebrate this milestone starting in April.