Abortion Rights Protests, Formula Shortage, New Metro CEO | Top News

Patch has 32 sites in communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week.

VA High School Students Walk Out Over Roe V. Wade Leaked Decision

Students from 45 high schools across Virginia staged walkouts on Monday as part of a Statewide Student Day of Action for Abortion Access organized by Generation Ratify Virginia, a youth-led organization advocating for abortion rights.

• Fairfax County, Youngkin Spar Over Protests At Justice' Homes
• Youngkin Seeks Security Perimeter At Justices' Fairfax County Homes
• Abortion Rights Protest Headed To Supreme Court Saturday
• Roe V. Wade Leaked Decision Prompts McLean Student Walkout
• Roe V. Wade Leaked Decision Sparks Student Protest At Fairfax Schools
• Roe V. Wade Leaked Decision Sparks Walk-Out At Gar-Field High School
• Supreme Court Justice's Fairfax County Home Draws Protest

Baby Formula Shortages In VA, DC: FDA Working ‘Around The Clock’

Federal officials this week laid out steps being taken to address the national baby formula shortage, which is tightening in Virginia and Washington, D.C.

VA, DC Weather: Fog, 4 Days Of Rain In Weekend Forecast

Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for the District and northern Virginia on Friday, with fog expected to hamper driving conditions through 1 p.m. Low clouds will persist for much of the day, the National Weather Service said.

Inflation Eases Slightly: How It Affects NoVA, DC Residents

A new government report Wednesday shows inflation eased slightly in April, but prices for many necessities continue to cause pain for residents of Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Texas Transit CEO Tapped To Oversee DC's Troubled Metro System

Randy Clarke will have a full to-do list when he succeeds Metro's outgoing General Manager/CEO Paul Wiedefeld later this summer.

• Metro Ridership Outpacing Forecast, Still Far Below Pre-COVID Levels

500 Birds, 4 Dogs, 3 Pigs Die In Gainesville Barn Fire

500 birds, 4 dogs, and 3 pigs died in a barn fire in Gainesville on Sunday morning, according to the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue. No humans were injured in the blaze, authorities said.

NoVA Street Gang Members Convicted Of Murder, Drug Trafficking Charges

A federal jury convicted four men who were connected to a street gang founded in Centreville on several charges related to murder and drug trafficking in Virginia, California and other states, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia said Friday.

Confederate Street Renaming Process Up For Council Consideration

Fairfax City residents will have an opportunity at Tuesday night's City Council meeting to provide feedback on the process for selecting new names for 14 city streets.

• Mosby Woods Resident Opposes 'Cockamamie' Street Name Changes: Opinion

Lamb Center, Wesley Housing Seek To Redevelop Hy-Way Motel In Fairfax

The Lamb Center, a Fairfax City service provider for the homeless, is partnering with the nonprofit affordable housing developer Wesley Housing to redevelop the Hy-Way Motel near Fairfax Circle, according to a release.

Public Safety Risks Of Panhandling New Focus Of Fairfax County Board

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure on Tuesday directing the county's police and transportation departments to team up with the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness to gather fresh data on the public safety risk of panhandling.

Landmark Mall Demolition Starts With New Development Planned

The Landmark Mall chapter is coming to a close in Alexandria. Demolition on the former mall began Thursday as it will be replaced by a mixed-use development anchored by Inova Alexandria Hospital.

Asian Festival On Main To Celebrate Asian Cultures In Fairfax City

Asian Festival on Main is coming to Fairfax City on Sunday, May 15 to celebrate Asian cultures, promote local businesses and support the Asian American and Pacific Islander movement.