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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.

JD Vance's Home Sells Within Days Of Listing

Before JD Vance moved into the vice presidential home in D.C., his family had a home in a Northern Virginia neighborhood. Now, that home has sold in five days after being put on the market.

Man Convicted In Wife's Death — But Not Of Murder Charge

A man has been found guilty in his wife's shooting death — but not of murder. Jurors found Daniel Lawson, 25, guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Desire Buggs amid conflicting claims a stranger shot her at a stop sign or the gun discharged as it was removed from a holster.

VA Lawmakers Highlight Plight Of Laid-Off Federal Workers

• Some Of Fired National Science Foundation Employees Reinstated
• These VA Federal Buildings Could Be 'Designated For Disposal'
• Federal Worker, Contractor Town Hall Planned In Manassas
• Fired FAA Safety Worker Was Kaine's Guest At Trump Speech
• Fired Park Ranger Warner’s Guest At Trump Speech
• Beyer Skips Trump's Speech To Focus On Helping Laid-Off Workers

Youngkin Commutes Sentence Of Fairfax Officer In Death Of Black Man

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin commuted the sentence of a former police officer convicted of recklessly discharging a firearm in the 2023 death of an unarmed Black man accused of stealing a pair of designer sunglasses from Nordstrom.

• NAACP Leaders Criticize Youngkin Action In Death Of Black Man

Replica Firearm Results In Weapons Charge For DC Woman: Police

A 19-year-old Washington, D.C. woman faces the possibility of a jail sentence after police arrested her for displaying a firearm that turned out to be fake outside a business on Thursday.

Man Sentenced For Role In Cocaine Delivery Service

A 41-year-old man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a drug trafficking operation that used Zipcars, rental cars and other vehicles to distribute cocaine to customers.

NoVA Ice Skaters Killed In D.C. Plane Crash Honored At Tribute Event

Northern Virginia residents who died in the Jan. 29 plane crash near Reagan National Airport were among those from the figure skating community honored Sunday at a star-studded event hosted by Olympic champions Brian Boitano and Kristi Yamaguchi.

Child Neglect, DUI Charges Filed In Crash: Sheriff

A man faces driving under the influence and abuse and neglect of a child charges after the Honda he was driving rear-ended a Volkswagen that had stopped for a red light, according to the sheriff's office.

Students' Fundraiser To Buy Custodian Jeep Honored By Board

A group of students gained national attention last year for their selfless deed to raise funds for their school janitor's dream car. The students continued to receive praise with a proclamation from the Board of Supervisors.

OmniRide Bus Catches Fire On I-95, Passengers Not On Board

A passengerless OmniRide bus caught fire Tuesday on Interstate 95. The bus service linked the fire to a flat tire.

Minnie Howard Campus Gets Historic School Integration Sign

The integration of a school during the peak of segregation will be recalled with a historic marker being unveiled.

Inova's Top Blood Donor Reaches 700-Donation Milestone

Ric Martin had already been involved with Inova Blood Donations for years before he was first asked for blood platelet donations in 1982. Today, he is still donating like clockwork as often as safety guidelines allow.