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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.

Digital Gateway Data Center Lawsuit Rejected In Court

A judge rejected the lawsuit against the Board of County Supervisors and developers of a major data center complex in court Thursday.

Au Pair Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Herndon Killing: Reports

Juliana Peres Magalhaes, 23, pleaded guilty Tuesday morning in Circuit Court to one count of manslaughter in the death of 39-year-old Joseph Ryan.

• Au Pair Misleads Police On Bodycam Video After 2 Slayings: Prosecutor

Cat Reappears 10 Days After Home Explosion

Ten days after a gas leak blew up a home, a missing family cat that was presumed dead was found injured, but alive. A dog was rescued on Oct. 21, six days after the blast.

Registered Sex Offender Exposed Himself Near Playground: Police

A registered sex offender faces multiple charges, including peeping and public masturbation, after a peeping incident Thursday night, according to county police.

Abduction Attempt Thwarted By Victim In Alexandria: Police

Police continue to investigate an attempted abduction of a female victim Tuesday night.

Carjacking Vehicle Pursuit Leads To Fatal Shooting By Cops On I-95

The driver of a carjacked vehicle was fatally shot by Virginia State Police during a pursuit Wednesday night on I-95

Assistant Principal Failed To Report Multiple Assaults: Police

An assistant principal at White Oaks Elementary School was issued a summons for failing to report a special education teacher’s assault of multiple students, according to police.

Vindman Leads Anderson In Fundraising, Ads In 7th District Race

Less than a week before the Nov. 5 general election, Democrat Eugene S. Vindman is leading his opponent in the 7th District congressional race in both fundraising and spending on political advertising, according to the latest campaign finance reports.

Connolly Vs. Van Meter In 11th District Congressional Re-Election Bid

First elected to Congress in 2008, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D) is seeking reelection in a district that is solidly Democratic, according to the 2024 Cook Political Report's House Race Ratings.

$55K Worth Of Heroin Found In 3 Bags Of Coffee At Dulles Airport: CBP

A 31-year-old Guatemalan woman is facing felony narcotics charges after customs officers found nearly two pounds of heroin hidden in a courier shipment at Washington Dulles International Airport on Sunday.

Homicide Victim Was Abducted; 3 Suspects Charged: Police

Three people have been charged in a Sunday homicide in Triangle, where police believe the victim was abducted and handcuffed.

Second Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Contact With Dog

A second rabies alert within a week was issued by the health department. Both incidents involved a raccoon with rabies having contact with a dog.

King Street 200 Block Closure Heading To City Council

An extension of the pedestrian zone on lower King Street will head to City Council for action ahead of a proposed holiday launch.

Student Sprayed With Eye Irritant During School Bus Brawl

A teen was charged Monday after a school bus brawl where the other teen was sprayed in the eyes.

Disturbance At Hospital Leads To Arrest For Hate Crime: Sheriff

A sheriff’s deputy arrested 34-year-old Daniel Castillo Sunday night for causing a disturbance at a local hospital.

2 Suspects Arrested In Killing Of Woman In Car With Her Dog

The fatal shooting of a woman in a car with her dog has led to two recent suspect arrests, police say.

VA Can Remove Some Voters From Rolls, Supreme Court Rules

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Virginia election officials may continue to remove suspected non-citizens from state voter rolls, reversing a lower court's decision claiming the effort violated federal law.

New REAL ID Options: What It Means In VA

As the deadline gets closer for Virginia travelers to have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state identification card, federal officials have set new guidelines for using digital IDs.

Peak Fall Leave Color Arrives Across VA This Weekend: See Foliage Map

No matter where you travel this weekend, you're likely to get a glimpse of vibrant fall colors throughout most of Virginia, the state Department of Forestry said Wednesday.