Bodycam Of Shooting, AK-47 At Preschool, Amazon HQ2 Opens: Top VA News

VIRGINIA — From a landlord killed by a tenant to the first Amazon HQ2 building opening, we're looking at the top stories of the last week.

Top news stories in Northern Virginia included body camera footage from the fatal police shooting of a man, governor's school admissions policy ruled not discriminatory, middle school fight clubs, a tenant accused of shooting landlord, trespasser at school with AK-47 rifle, worst travel times over Memorial Day weekend, a former Trump administration member elected to a local board and the first Amazon HQ2 building opens as the next phase of construction is paused.

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Amazon HQ2 First Building Opens In Arlington: What To Know

While work on the second phase of Amazon's HQ2 in Arlington is on hold, the first employees went to work Monday at Metropolitan Park, the first phase of the campus. Amazon said it is the first phase of workers who will move in over the next several months, with more than 8,000 employees working out of Met Park by the fall.

Body Camera Footage Shows Fatal Shooting By Police On Richmond Highway

Body camera and surveillance footage was released Thursday of Fairfax County Police shooting a man on Richmond Highway after police say he attacked an officer and tried to take a gun.

Tenant Shoots, Kills Landlord Over Dispute In Manassas: Police

A Manassas man shot and killed his landlord on Sunday afternoon, the Prince William County Police Department said.

Worst Times To Travel In NoVA For Memorial Day Weekend 2023

Travelers heading out to beaches or other destinations from Northern Virginia will encounter busier than usual roads over the 2023 Memorial Day weekend.

Middle School Fight Clubs Elicit Warning From Principal

Students at Lunsford Middle School in Loudoun County have been hosting elaborate fight clubs, according to school officials.

Man With AK-47 Found Trespassing At Fairfax County Preschool: Police

A Florida man is facing charges after authorities said he was caught trespassing at a Fairfax County preschool with two guns, including an AK-47 rifle.

VA Cop Told Family He Was A Detective Before Killing Them

The survivor of a California family murdered by a predatory Virginia sheriff's deputy obsessed with a teenager has shared new details with a newspaper about the cop's lies, the terror-filled last moments of his victims, and the unanswered questions in the case.

TJ Admissions Ruled As Not Discriminatory By Appeals Court

A ruling in support of the new admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Tuesday claims the policy does not discriminate against Asian American students. The policy will continue as the next TJ class is chosen.

Former Trump Official Elected To McLean Community Center Board

A former Trump administration official is among three newly-elected members to the McLean Community Center governing board, according to preliminary results.

Virginia Railway Express Goes Free On Fridays During Summer

Friday is typically a busy day for traffic in the DC and Northern Virginia region, especially during the afternoon and evening rush hour. But commuters will have a new incentive to ride rail this summer.

First Section Of I-66 Biking, Walking Path Opens

While the Interstate 66 Express Lanes opened in late 2022, another part of the megaproject is being completed to benefit bicyclists and pedestrians.

Billions Of Robocalls Prompt VA Attorney General To Sue Avid Telecom

The Virginia attorney general says Avid Telecom transmitted billions of robocalls to residents in the Commonwealth and nationwide in schemes ranging from Social Security to auto warranty scams.

Airbags Stolen From 20 Hondas Parked In Arlington Sunday

Thieves broke out windows to steal airbags in about 20 Hondas parked on Arlington streets early Sunday, police said, continuing a long-running problem targeting the brand.

No Plans To Redevelop Eden Center, But Displacement Fears Remain

As the City of Falls Church and Vietnamese advocates continue discussing a development and reinvestment vision for the Eden Center and surrounding area, the shopping center's owner confirmed it has no intention to redevelop the property.

Slowest April Real Estate Market In 10 Years: Loudoun Realtors Report

The real estate market in Loudoun County saw its slowest April in 10 years, according to the monthly report from the Dulles Area Association of Realtors. The report showed home prices dropping for only the second time in the last four years.

Wolf Trap's Summer 2023 Season Kicks Off With Fireworks, Concerts

The summer season unofficially begins over Memorial Day weekend, and so does the summer concert season at Wolf Trap.

Confederate-Named Street Renaming Process Outlined For 41 Streets

With the first changeovers being considered in 2023 for streets with Confederate references, the Alexandria City Council learned on Tuesday how the renaming process will work.

Man Charged After Trying To Bring Guns, Brass Knuckles On Metro

A Washington, D.C., man faces multiple charges after police said he was found carrying two guns and a set of brass knuckles while trying to board a Metro train.