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Cat Causes Gunshot | Birds On Plane | Spotted Lanternfly: VA News
Traffic Light Sought After Teen Death | Cop Attacked In Eye | Propane Truck Crash | Second Buc-ee's | Dumping In Stream | Longer School Year
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.
Petition Launched To Add Traffic Light At Fatal Crash Site
Neighbors have launched an online petition to add a traffic light to the roadway where a July 18 crash killed a teenage girl and seriously injured three other teens.
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2 Birds Carried In Open Box On Flight From Dubai Seized At VA Airport
Customs officials seized two birds from a woman who arrived on a fight from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Cat Knocked Gun Off Table, Causing Shooting: Man Tells Police
A cat caused a gunshot to fire through an apartment on Monday night, the pet's owner told police.
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Officials Reiterate Support For VA Site As New Site For FBI HQ
Virginia officials emphasized that the proposed site for the new Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters remains the best location under the adjusted selection criteria recently announced by the General Services Administration.
Spotted Lanternfly Monitored In 2023: What To Know
The invasive spotted lanternfly continues to pose a threat in Virginia, and one local government has urged residents to look out for the insect.
Buc-ee's Travel Center Planning 2nd Virginia Location
Buc-ee's, a Texas-based convenience store chain known for its beaver mascot and the "world's cleanest bathrooms," is planning to build a second Virginia location just weeks after officially purchasing land to construct its first store in the state.
County Urges Residents To Avoid Stream After Dumping
A county's Department of Environmental Services issued an alert Thursday afternoon advising residents and their pets to avoid a stream due to a dumping incident near Interstate 66.
Son Shoots Mother, Self; Both Recovering: Police
A son shot his mother and himself Thursday, but police say injuries were not fatal.
3 People Hospitalized After Propane Truck Crash On Interstate
A propane truck crashed on southbound Interstate 395 Tuesday afternoon, leading to the closure of the highway and three hospitalizations.
Man Tried To Gouge Out Officer's Eyes: Police
A man assaulted a police officer by forcing their head into the ground and shoving his thumb into their eye on Sunday evening, according to police.
Prices Stabilize As Inventory Remains Low: County's Real Estate Report
Home prices are beginning to stabilize after months of consistent growth in one Northern Virginia county, according to the June 2023 market report from a realtor association.
Gun Shot In Occupied Bar: Police
A man is facing charges for firing a gun inside an occupied bar, which causes injuries to two women.
Metro Development's Rezoning OK'd
The redevelopment around a Metro station is advancing after a county's Board of Supervisors gave the final rezoning approval Tuesday.
Longer School Year Rejected By Majority In Virginia Patch Survey
While two schools in Richmond are trying out a school year with 20 more days, a survey of Virginia Patch readers found a majority wouldn't want a longer school year. On the other hand, reader comments suggested some support for a year-round school year with periodic breaks.
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