Federal Job Cuts | Kennedy Center Backlash | Body In Road: 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.

Federal Workers Hurt By Trump Cuts Need Online Tools: Fairfax Board

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors sent a letter to Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), asking that he establish a central resource center for federal employees in Virginia who have been harmed by the job cuts made by the Trump Administration.

How Will Virginia Be Affected By Federal Park Service Firings?

The Trump administration’s firing of hundreds of newly hired National Park Service employees could limit operating hours and cut services at attractions such as Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, which bring millions in tourism dollars to Virginia.

National Science Foundation Makes Staff Cuts: Report

The National Science Foundation, an independent federal agency headquartered in Northern Virginia, has fired a share of its workers.

Kennedy Center Targeted By Bomb Threat, Police Investigating

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was evacuated after the venue received a bomb threat, a spokesperson confirmed to Patch.

3 NoVA Men Convicted Of Fentanyl Distribution Sentenced

Three Northern Virginia men were sentenced in federal court recently, after being convicted of distributing fentanyl pills from at least July 2023 through April 2024, according to court records.

Selling Fentanyl Disguised As Oxycotin Pills Lands Man In Prison

A 25-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute thousands of counterfeit fentanyl pills across Virginia.

4 Children Without Proper Restraints Injured In Crash: Police

A man was charged in a crash that injured four children, according to police.

Attempted Carjacking At Dulles International Airport Leads To Sentence

A man has been sentenced to prison for the attempted carjacking of a rideshare driver at Dulles International Airport, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's office.

Church Cancels Kennedy Center Partnership

Alfred Street Baptist Church, one of the oldest and largest African American Baptist congregations in the U.S., is ending its Kennedy Center partnership. The decision came after President Donald Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center.

Alexandria Public Schools Budget Approved With Increase

The Alexandria City Public Schools budget approved by the school board Thursday has a few adjustments from the superintendent's proposals. Staff pay increases and new positions are at the center of the budget.

Body Found In Road Leads To Arrest, 2nd Man Sought

One of two suspects has been arrested and charged in a Woodbridge death investigation after a decomposing body was found in the road, Prince William County Police say.

Hesitations About Ranked Choice Voting Shared By County Supervisors

After a presentation on ranked choice voting Wednesday, some county supervisors shared hesitations about using the voting method. The board had a discussion but did not take action on ranked choice voting.

Double Homicide Investigators Seeking Video, Information From Public

The sheriff's office is asking the public’s help in identifying suspects in the Jan. 25 fatal shooting of 61-year-old Charles Childress and 59-year-old Kimberly Newcomb.

U.S. Measles Cases Rise Nationwide: Should We Worry In VA?

Health officials and experts are keeping an eye on a rapidly spreading outbreak of measles, one of the most contagious viral diseases in the world. How worried should Virginians be?