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VIRGINIA— On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Virginia. 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.

Metro Shutdown To Affect Stations, Travel To Airport

A Metro shutdown starting this weekend means some riders will need to use shuttles to get to and from a regional airport and other Northern Virginia destinations.

Kitten Dies After Being Kicked In The Head

A cat's owner left her cat with a relative, who police say repeatedly kicked the cat in the head and caused the cat's death.

Dan Snyder Leaving $48M Mansion

With Dan and Tanya Snyder's sale of the Washington Commanders being finalized, they are no longer at their Virginia mansion that set a record sale price.

2 Dead In Horse Trailer Crash

Two people died in a crash involving a motorcycle, an SUV, a pickup truck, and a horse trailer, authorities said.

Former WMATA Official Sentenced In $1.3M Scheme

A man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in the manipulation of contracts the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority paid more than $1.3 million for.

Neighbor's Attempted Dog Poisoning

A neighbor charged in an attempted dog poisoning has been sentenced, an animal services group reported.

A Year After 2 Students Die, Road Safety Update Shared

Wednesday will be the one-year anniversary of a high-speed crash that killed two students as they were walking home together from school. Preliminary info from a road safety audit have been shared.

National Guard Headed To Border

After a request for help from the governor of Texas on U.S.-Mexico border security, Virginia is answering the call.

$7M COVID Fraud Scheme Guilty Plea

A man pleaded guilty for his role in obtaining $7 million in fraudulent COVID relief loans.

Brainiac Is Second In Scripps National Spelling Bee

A student from Northern Virginia was the runner-up in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Highway Deaths Memorial Day Weekend Decline

Four motorcyclists were among the nine people who died in crashes on Virginia's roads over the 2023 Memorial Day weekend.

VA Man Fell From Cruise Ship, Vanishes

The U.S. Coast Guard searched for a 35-year-old man who went overboard while traveling on the Carnival Magic cruise ship off the coast of Florida.

Hurricane Season Forecast For 2023

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1, could send up to nine hurricanes churning toward Virginia this year.

100 Deadliest Days Of The Year

Memorial Day kicks off summer fun, but it also starts the 100 deadliest days of the year for teenage drivers in the District, Virginia and other states, AAA Mid-Atlantic said.

$10K Reward Offered In Triple Homicide

Authorities have identified the man accused of fatally shooting three people and injuring a fourth during a gathering last week.

Best Public Park Systems In The U.S.

A recent report ranked Washington, D.C., and Arlington among the top 12 communities in the country for public park systems.

Crash Into Storefront Closes Gelato Shop

A car crash into a gelato shop early Wednesday prompted the business to temporarily close.