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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.

Brothers Ages 3, 6 Die Following House Fire

Two brothers, ages 3 and 6, died Sunday from smoke inhalation they suffered when their family home caught fire last week, a news report said.

Plane Crash At Regional Airport Causes No Injuries

A plane crashed and overturned Sunday night at an airport, according to Virginia State Police.

White's Ferry Donation Offered To MD County

After negotiations to get the White's Ferry service failed with the Virginia landing site's owner, the ferry owners have offered to donate the service to Montgomery County, Maryland.

Commonwealth's Attorney Seeks Protective Order Due To Threats: Report

Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano has filed for a preliminary protective order after he and his family received threats from a man who his office prosecuted, according to news reports.

Au Pair, 2 Cold Case Homicide Suspects Indicted By Grand Jury: Descano

A grand jury has indicted suspects in three high-profile homicide cases, including one involving 23-year-old au pair Juliana Peres Magalhaes, who was charged in the 2023 death of Joseph Ryan.

Animals Abandoned After Apartment Move-Out

Police charged a suspect Sunday as a result of an animal cruelty investigation involving several domestic animals and reptiles left in the home after the resident moved out. Animal control officers found live and dead animals inside the apartment.

'George Washington' Among 6 Internet Predator Arrests

Six men are facing charges in relation to an online child sex sting by the sheriff's office, including one who changed his name to George Washington.

School Board Where Boy, 6, Shot VA Teacher Asks Court To Halt Lawsuit

Attorneys for the school board, where a 6-year-old student shot his teacher last year, have asked the Virginia Supreme Court to overturn a ruling allowing the teacher to sue the district for $40 million, according to a report.

Rape Charge Filed In Sexual Assault At Apartment Building

An unidentified boy is in custody of police in connection to a sexual assault that took place late Tuesday night.

Pause On Crossing Guard Elimination Sought By Supervisor

After town officials sounded the alarm on the potential elimination of crossing guard coverage by police, the county supervisor is asking for alternatives to the plan.

Urban Forest Recommendations Presented To Supervisors

After a task force was created to evaluate how to preserve 65 acres of urban forest, the task force's final report with recommendations was presented to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.

825 Workforce Housing Units Added In County By JBG Smith Investment

Thanks to the Impact Pool, an affordable housing investment platform managed by developer JBG Smith, more than 3,000 workforce housing units have been added to the Washington, D.C. region since 2020. This outpaces the platform's original goal to add 3,000 units by 2025.

Man Caught In Child Predator Investigation: Police

A man is facing charges after being caught by undercover detectives in an online child predator sting, police.

School Bus, Car Collide On Braddock Road; 3 Injured

Fire & Rescue personnel were on the scene on Thursday morning of a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus. Three civilians were taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Higher Data Center Tax Rate Slated To Be In County Budget

A higher personal property tax affecting data centers' and other businesses' equipment is expected to go up after budget markup by the Board of County Supervisors Tuesday. Meanwhile, the board moved to lower the real estate tax rate.

1 Occupant Injured In Fire At 2-Story Home Built In 1910

Before the first units arrived at the scene, firefighters observed a column of flames and smoke coming from the second floor and roof of a two-story-home.

Car Crosses Into Opposite Lanes, Strikes Tree In Fatal Crash

A Sunday night crash with an overturned vehicle killed the driver, police say.

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