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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.

Potomac Yard Arena Bill Passed By Virginia House

The Virginia House of Delegates has approved legislation to create a sport authority that would finance a Washington Capitals and Wizards arena and entertainment district.

• $1.4B Potomac Yard Arena Bill Advances In House, Stalls In Senate

Cops Fatally Shoot Suspect, 1 Stabbing Victim Dead

Police are releasing more details about the fatal officer-involved shooting of a stabbing suspect at a Manassas apprenticeship center. One of two victims in the stabbing died.

Teen With Server That 'Rivals' The NSA Pleads Guilty: Report

A teenager who falsely reported a series of school threats in 2023 was found with computers and a server in his home that “would rival the National Security Agency,” according to law enforcement officials.

Casino Money: $1.2M Donated By Comstock Holdings, Allies

Comstock Holding Companies, its associates and employees donated a total of $1,247,993 in contributions to political candidates and political action committees between Jan. 1, 2022 and Jan. 31, 2024, according to state finance filings reported by the nonprofit Virginia Public Access Project.

Swatting Callers Could Pay For Emergency Response

After swatting calls to several schools in one day, City Council could look to seek reimbursement from suspects for responses to these types of false threats or emergencies.

Teen With Knife At County School Arrested: Police

The school resource officer at Colgan High School had been notified about a student with a knife. According to police, a student had displayed a knife at other students in a classroom. The students reported the incident to school staff, who notified the officer.

DTL Sports Center Owners Bring Indoor Pickleball To City

It was a love of pickleball and a timely business opportunity that led Jenni Bae and her husband Jin to open Down the Line Sports Center.

Porch Pirate Thefts Lead To Charges For Woman

Police believe the suspect had been following a package delivery truck in a white sedan. As officers searched the area, police received more reports of similar activity on surrounding streets.

Driver Knocks Out Power At Apartment Complex After Fleeing Police

A driver fleeing police knocked out the power for half of the residents at the Silver Collection Apartment Complex for several hours on Saturday, according to police.

Assault On Police Charge Levied Against Man With Boxcutter

The caller told police that a man, who appeared to be holding a boxcutter, jumped in front of their vehicle and started screaming. The caller was able to drive safely out of the area.

Metro 2025 Shutdown To Affect 2 Stations

Metro outlined plans for station shutdowns between summer 2024 and summer 2026. Early plans show the Van Dorn Street and Franconia-Springfield stations will be closed for three weeks in summer 2025.

Civil Rights Trail Hailed As New Addition To U.S. Trail

A city's Civil Rights Trail has been added to the national collection of landmarks that make up the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

Man Sentenced For Carjacking After Plea Deal: Report

The prosecutor and the defendant's attorney worked out a plea deal where charges of abduction and grand larceny of a vehicle were dropped.

Another Proposed Water Utility Rate Hike Draws Rebuke

As water customers in Alexandria will see another water rate increase on their bills in May, City Council is opposing the new proposed increase from Virginia American Water, the city's water utility provider.

Online Real Estate Firm CoStar To Relocate Headquarters

In late 2024, CoStar Group will move its corporate headquarters to the building, occupying 150,000 square feet of commercial office space and employing 650 workers.

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