Massive Sinkhole, Madison Students Walk Out: February In Review

Even though February is the shortest calendar month in the year, there's been no shortage of news around Vienna and Northern Virginia.

Between a massive sinkhole in Fairfax and other crime stories, there was some good news like Madison students walking out of classes to protest gun violence and Wolf Trap's big concert announcements. (Want more stories like this? Subscribe to Patch's free daily newsletter and news alerts. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app; download the free Patch Android app here.)

Here's a look at the top stories in and around Vienna in February:

Massive Sinkhole Caused By Water Main Break In Fairfax

A massive sinkhole opened up as a result of a water main break in a Fairfax residential neighborhood.
The sinkhole had been around 100 feet long and 25 feet wide along the street.

K9 Bites Tysons Corner Shoplifter In Chaotic Chase: Police

Three shoplifters are facing charges after trying to escape with more than $2,700 in stolen items from Tysons Corner Center. When police tried to stop them, one used pepper spray to help them flee. Police chased down two woman, and the other was caught when a K9 bit him.

Drunk Driver Crashes On Residential Street: Vienna Police

A resident had reported that a driver had crashed into his vehicle shortly before 10 p.m. in the 300 Block of Cabin Road SE. The driver remained on scene and failed all sobriety tests.

Fairfax Fire Chief To Retire Amid Claims Against Department

Fairfax County Fire Chief Richard Bowers announced he will retire. The announcement came weeks after new allegations surfaced about how the department has not improved how it handles sexual harassment.

Things Vienna Is Missing, According To Readers

We asked what was one thing Vienna was missing, and you answered. Readers overwhelmingly voiced support for Trader Joe's and affordable housing, along with some other specific community improvements.

Roger Daltrey, Queen Latifah: Can't-Miss Wolf Trap Summer Shows

If you're daydreaming about the days you can see a concert under the stars on a warm summer night, you've got a lot to look forward to in the year ahead. Highlights include Roger Daltrey performing The Who's Tommy album, Queen Latifah with Common and much more.

Former Vienna Lawyer Laundered $2M: Prosecutors

A former lawyer from Vienna has been sentenced to seven years in prison for over $2 million in money laundering. According to court documents, Raymond Juiwen Ho, 48, and co-conspirators duped victims into transferring money into accounts controlled by him and others through an email scheme.

Images Of Vandals That Smashed Car Windows Released

Vienna Police are closer to identifying car vandals targeting residents over the months thanks to new surveillance footage. Police believe two suspects smashed a woman's car window at the Tiny Tots preschool before stealing her purse and shopping bags and using her bank card.

Madison Students Participate In Walk Outs To Demand Gun Control

Around 300 Madison High School students walked out of classes to demand action on gun control in the wake of 17 people killed in the Feb. 14 Parkland, Florida shooting. It was part of nationwide walkouts organized by Student Walkout Against Gun Violence, and students from numerous Fairfax County schools participated. The walk outs lasted 17 minutes in honor of the 17 Parkland shooting victims.

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