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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.
Home Explosion: No Injuries Reported
A home exploded Tuesday evening, causing no injuries. The explosion was related to a gas leak.
Fatal Police Shooting Video Of Woman Released
Police released body camera video on Monday from the Sept. 16 fatal officer-involved shooting of 33-year-old Sydney Wilson.
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Double Homicide Investigated By Police
A double homicide Sunday remains under investigation by police. A suspect who lives in the same home as the victims has been charged.
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2 Giant Pandas Return To DC's Smithsonian Zoo
Panda lovers, rejoice: 11 months after the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. sent its trio of giant pandas back to China, the facility will welcome two new bears on Tuesday.
Man Tried To Set Fire To Gas Pumps, Arrested: Police
A 40-year-old man was arrested after he tried to set fire to gas pumps at a gas station early Friday morning, according to police.
HS Employee Seen Masturbating In Classroom: Police
An instructional assistant at a high school faces multiple charges, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor, after a student told school officials they saw him masturbating in a classroom, according to police.
Halloween Displays 2024: Check Out These Spooky Houses Around NoVA
October means Northern Virginia's ordinary yards are turning into creepy displays filled with ghosts, animatronics, inflatables, spiderwebs and more spooky features.
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