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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.

Late-Night Joyrides Cause $5K In Damage At NOVA Wild Zoo

Police are looking for four young males who broke into NOVA Wild Zoo and Wildlife Park Tuesday night, causing thousands of dollars of damage to the park’s service vehicles and several animal exhibits.

Driver Who Shot 2 Officers Killed By 3rd Officer

A 36-year-old man who shot two police officers on Wednesday afternoon died from injuries he suffered during the incident, authorities said at a news conference. The three officers involved and shooter have not been identified by police.

Student Stabbed At High School, Another In Custody: Police

One student was hospitalized after being stabbed at a high school Wednesday, prompting increased security measures and an investigation by police.

Fake Karen Served With Outstanding Warrant

A 46-year-old woman wanted for failure to appear in court was arrested on Thursday after she gave a fake name to a sheriff’s deputy.

Commutes Topping 3 Hours: Readers Share Traffic Woes

Commutes of one to as many as three hours one way, notorious bottlenecks and expensive tolls due to HOV-3 requirements are frustrations commuters experience to and from work, according to a Patch survey.

Tax Rate Hike Affecting Data Centers Approved In County Budget

For the second year, a tax rate affecting data centers will go up.

Car Crashes Into Popular NoVA Diner

Virginia Kitchen was packed with the usual lunchtime crowd Thursday, when a woman drove her Toyota Camry into the side of the restaurant.

1 Killed In Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer On Beltway

A fatal two-vehicle crash on the Inner Loop of the Washington Beltway that happened early Friday morning caused traffic problems.

Renamings Of 2 Schools Approved By School Board

Two schools will start the next school year with a new identity, dropping old names with links to the Confederacy and slaveholding.

Tree Planting On Town Green Planned After Clear Cutting

The Town Green is getting new trees after being affected by clear cutting by Dominion Energy on a portion of the Washington & Old Dominion Trail.

Bomb Threat Against School Leads To Charges For Woman

A woman is facing charges for a bomb threat to a school Wednesday, according to police.

Civil War Artillery Shell May Be Part Of Exhibit

A Civil War era projectile uncovered at a historic site could be part of an upcoming exhibit, according to new information from the city government.

Pat Herrity Withdraws From VA Lt. Governor's Race

The Republican Party officially cancelled the primary in the Virginia lieutenant governor's race on Tuesday, making John J. Reid II the unopposed Republican candidate in that race. This means the conservative radio host will be the GOP candidate on the Nov. 4 ballot.

5M Student Loan Borrowers Facing Mandatory Collections: See VA Impacts

The Department of Education plans to begin collection next month on federal student loans that are in default, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of borrowers in Virginia.

NoVA, DC Catholic Leaders React To The Death Of Pope Francis

Tributes to Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, poured in across Northern Virginia from church and government leaders who offered prayers after the pontiff's death was announced.

Former VA Weatherman Arrested In Ohio, Charged With Sex Crime

A former TV weatherman from Virginia is facing felony sexual extortion charges after authorities said he fled the state and was later arrested in Ohio.