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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.

Toddler's Death Leads To Charges For Woodbridge Parents

Two parents from Woodbridge are facing charges after the death of their 19-month-old son in January 2023.

Bear Wandering Through Arlington: What To Know

Virginia officials warn residents to keep their distance from a black bear wandering through Arlington neighborhoods over the weekend is likely a young male and people should give the bear room to move on, experts said.

Potential School Renamings Considered By School Board

The School Board voted Tuesday to explore renamings of nine schools, some of which will be up for consideration sooner than others.

Restoring Confederate Names Prompts VA NAACP To Sue School District

The Virginia chapter of the NAACP and five students have filed a lawsuit against a school board a month after members voted to restore Confederate leader names to two schools, according to multiple reports citing court documents.

Baby's Life Saved, Officers Credited With Saving Newborn

When officers arrived at an apartment, a newborn baby wasn't breathing and didn't have a heartbeat. But with the life-saving actions of two officers, the welcome sound of the newborn crying filled the room.

Guilty Plea For Metro Stabbing Leads To Prison Time For DC Man: Court

A 43-year-old man was sentenced in federal court on Friday after he admitted to stabbing a woman multiple times on a Metro train last September.

New Pickleball Facility At Mall Opens

Patrons of the can now eat, shop and play a round of pickleball in the same location.

Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Participation Leads To Man's Conviction

A man was one of two Virginians convicted in D.C. federal court on charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol breach.

Man Who Exposed Himself In Store Sought By Police

Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau are seeking the community’s help identifying a man who exposed himself to a victim at a store

Landslide Vote Grants Collective Bargaining To School Staff, Educators

Nearly 97 percent of instructional staff and more than 80 percent of operational staff at a school district voted to allow a union to represent and collectively bargain for nearly 27,000 public school employees.

Malicious Wounding Charge Levied For Hitting Officer With Vehicle

Police arrested a man who they say struck a police officer with his vehicle.

Fatal Shooting Of Man In Vehicle Leads To Arrest

A suspect was arrested in the homicide of a man found dead in a vehicle, police say.

Man Found Dead Near Hospital Tied To DC Navy Yard Shooting

The man found dead in a hospital parking lot was linked to a shooting in Navy Yard, according to police.

3 Clothing Retailers Coming To Mall In 2024

A mall will be welcoming three new high-end fashion and clothing retailers to the mall this year, including one that will be celebrating its grand opening in July.

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