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Family Stabbing | 100 Firefighter Response | Gun Store Crash: VA News
Secret Tunnel | Millionaire's Raffle Winners | Arena Opposition | Tow Truck Hit | Metro Train Death | Smallest City Grows | Beltway Shooting
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.
Secret Tunnel Under Home Draws Scrutiny From Town Officials
A resident who identified herself as "Kala" recently found the home construction project that she's been working on for more than a year drawing the scrutiny of town officials. After an inspection in early December, they issued a stop order on the work.
Man Struck, Killed By Metro Train: Report
A man was stuck and killed Metrorail train near a Northern Virginia station, according to news reports. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority suspended service after the body of a man was found on the tracks.
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3-Alarm Commercial Fire In Injures Firefighter
A three-alarm fire injured a firefighter as over 100 firefighters responded.
$1M New Year's Millionaire Raffle Lottery Ticket Sold
A $1 million winning ticket in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle was sold, along with four other winning $1 million tickets across the state, according to the Virginia Lottery.
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Potomac Yard Arena Proposal: Coalition Opposes, Town Hall Planned
As locals continue to react to the proposed entertainment district with a Washington Capitals and Wizards arena, a coalition is expressing opposition to the project, and state legislators will hold a town hall.
Burglars Crashed Vehicle Into Gun Store: Police
No injuries were reported in the crash or the burglary. Authorities said four masked burglars entered the store after the crash and stole multiple long guns.
Man Caught With Gun Owned By Girlfriend's Uncle At Reagan National
An Idaho man was the first person to try to bring a gun onto a flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in 2024.
3 Developments Underway To Boost Housing, Retail In Little City
Housing and affordability is a hot topic in all localities, from DC's neighbor Arlington County to the outer suburbs of Loudoun and Prince William counties. For Virginia's smallest independent city by size — efforts to boost housing must be done by utilizing any available land parcels.
Multiple I-66 Crashes In One Evening Cause Fatality, Injuries
Multiple crashes involving injuries tied up traffic on Interstate 66 in Northern Virginia Wednesday evening, including a tow truck that was hit after responding to a crash.
Shooting On I-495/Beltway Investigated By State Police
Virginia State Police are asking the public for any information they may have about an apparent shooting incident that occurred Thursday morning on the Capital Beltway.
Gift Cards Stolen At Store Used At Mall: Police
Police are asking the public's help in identifying three suspects they believe purchased merchandise who used gift cards stolen from a customer at a city business to purchase items at a mall.
Man Stabbed Victim After Fight With Family Member: Police
Investigators believe the victim was stabbed after trying to intervene in a fight between the suspect and a family member.
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