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Patch has over 30 sites in communities in Northern Virginia. Here are some of the top posts from the past week.

Body-Cam Footage In Fatal Shooting Of Reston Man Released: Video

Fairfax County Police released body-cam footage on Friday in connection with the fatal police-involved shooting of 37-year-old Christian Parker of Reston in the parking lot of Springfield Town Center.

Police Identify Juveniles Linked To Lockdown At Washington-Liberty HS

Two juveniles are awaiting charges in connection with the explosion of fireworks at Washington-Liberty High School that set off a search for a possible person with a gun on school grounds on Tuesday, the Arlington County Police Department said Thursday.

Police Charge 3 In Theft Of Thousands Of Fairfax County School Laptops

Fairfax County Police arrested three men last Thursday in connection with the theft of thousands of Fairfax County Public School laptop computers from a warehouse in Springfield.

Fare-Free Virginia Railway Express Planned For Metro Shutdown

Virginia Railway Express will be fare free during September and from certain stations in October after Operations Board approval Friday.

More Homebuyers Than Inventory Keep NoVA Prices On The Rise: Realtors

The average sold price for a home in Northern Virginia in June was $789,266, up 6.4 percent from June 2021 and 24 percent higher than the average sales price for a home in June 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.

Alexandria Grad Noah Lyles Sets American 200M Record

Noah Lyles, an Alexandria high school graduate, set the American record in the 200m sprint at the 2022 World Athletics Championships Thursday.

Rare Calico Lobster Rescued From Manassas Restaurant Dies At Museum

Freckles, a rare calico lobster at the Virginia Living Museum which had a 1 in 30 million mutation, died this week. Freckles was discovered at a Manassas Red Lobster restaurant and donated to the museum in April 2021.

Video Footage Of Fairfax County Officers Pointing Gun At Teen Released

A video shared Friday by the Fairfax County Police Department shows surveillance and body camera footage of the incident of officers pointing a gun at an unarmed juvenile near an IHOP in the Falls Church area on July 9. Police Chief Kevin Davis said the original video lacks context, and the involved officers acted lawfully, following their training, policies and community expectations.

Confederate Street Renaming: Next Steps For Fairfax City Residents

After members of the Fairfax City Council voted last Tuesday to change 14 street names that had associations with the Civil War, slavery, and the myth of the "Lost Cause," they directed city staff to begin the public engagement and new name selection process.

Arlington Resident Who Created 'Unsuck DC Metro' Dies At 54

Matt Hilburn, a journalist known for his creation of the transportation social media account Unsuck DC Metro, died Sunday in Arlington at the age of 54, according to reports.

1st Degree Murder Charge Filed Against Man Stopped At Dulles Airport

A man wanted for killing his wife in Newport News, Virginia was arrested Tuesday at Washington Dulles International Airport, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection release.

More Teens Reporting Mental Health Concerns Due To Pandemic, Lockdown

When the school year started last fall, many teens found themselves struggling with mental health issues as they were thrust back into their classrooms following two years of isolation.

Ex-Commanders Player Pleads Guilty To Reckless Driving In Fatal Crash

A former Washington Commanders player, Deshazor Everett, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a reckless driving charge in connection with the crash that killed his girlfriend, a report said.

Retail Space Filling Up Fast At Amazon's HQ2 In Arlington

Four more locally owned businesses signed leases to fill retail space in the middle of Amazon's HQ2 campuses in National Landing.

Black Restaurant Week 2022 Includes Offerings From Northern Virginia

In 2016, Warren Luckett, Falayn Ferrell and Derek Robinson teamed up to begin a Black Restaurant Week to promote African American, African and Caribbean cuisine through regional events. Since then, the multi-city initiative has supported over 2,000 restaurants, including those in the DC-Baltimore region.

Lower Speed Limit Recommended For Part Of Richmond Highway

As part of the speed limit study on Richmond Highway in Fairfax County, preliminary recommendations call for a lower speed limit for over seven miles of the roadway.

School Health Aide Cited For Stealing Student Medications In Fairfax

A grand jury indicted 45-year-old Jennifer Carpenter, a former Fairfax County Health Department employee, on several counts of stealing medication from students at Greenbriar East Elementary School, according to a police release.

Former Youth Leader From Fairfax Faces Multiple Sex Crime Charges

Thomas Weaver, a 61-year-old Fairfax resident and former youth leader, was charged Wednesday for multiple sexual assaults against a juvenile, according to a police release.

Respect For Marriage Act: How VA Republican House Members Voted

Only 47 U.S. House Republicans crossed the aisle Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriage, a measure Democrats said was necessary after the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade earlier this summer, ending 50 years of constitutional protections on abortion.

Should Virginia Teachers Carry Guns At School: Take Patch Survey

As school shootings become more frequent, lawmakers, community leaders and parents continue to seek solutions to keep students safe in the classrooms.

Fundraising Campaigns Held For Family Of Murdered Springfield Woman

An online fundraising campaign was launched to help the family of Evelin Cali, a Springfield woman who was killed in her home on Sunday. The family plans to use the funds to cover the cost of Cali's funeral.