Student Assassins | Deputy Assaults Inmate | $55M For 3 Homes: VA News

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.

'Assassins Game' With Water Guns Draws Warning At Schools

A water gun game growing in popularity among senior students has led to reports from residents on what they thought were real guns.

$55M Paid By UAE For Planned Diplomatic Residences: Reports

The United Arab Emirates, which has an embassy in Northwest D.C., paid $55 million in 2022 for three properties that it plans to build three diplomatic residences on, according to the Washington Business Journal. The project will also include an 11,500-square-foot “exercise structure.”

2 Die In Plane Crash After Flight Left Regional Airport

Two people were killed when a plane that left a regional airport in Northern Virginia crashed in another part of Virginia, according to state police.

Assault On Inmate At Jail Leads To Former Deputy Being Charged

A former sheriff's deputy is facing an assault charge in connection with a Jan. 1 incident in the Adult Detention Center, according to police.

Fight Outside Business Leads To Injuries, Multiple Arrests

Officers responded around 1:41 a.m. for the report of a fight. A preliminary investigation revealed that multiple people had been fighting outside a business.

Metal Knuckles Brought To School: Police

A student was charged with bringing metal knuckles to a high school, police say.

Pests, Mold, Smoking Identified As Health Concerns In Homes

After a survey of residents' home conditions found pests, mold and smoking are common concerns, a city's Healthy Homes Network is seeking more community feedback to identify the causes and find solutions for renters, homeowners and property managers.

County's First Collective Bargaining Agreement Approved

The union representing fire and rescue employees and public safety communicators made history as the first to get a collective bargaining agreement approved in the county's history.

Principal Named Outstanding High School Principal Of VA

Osbourn Park High School's own Principal Lisamarie Kane was named the 2024 Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia by the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals.

11-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Inspires Benefit Concert

Drew Snapkoski was only 5 years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia and began his valiant fight with 967 days of treatment. Now 11, Drew continues to inspire his family to continue the fight for a leukemia cure.

Babies 'R' Us Reborn In NoVA In Partnership With Kohl's

The rebirth of Babies 'R' Us is coming to one location in Northern Virginia.

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