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VIRGINIA— On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Virginia. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly Dies At 75

Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Democrat who represented Virginia's 11th Congressional district for more than 16 years, has died at age 75.

• Choosing Connolly's Successor In Congress: What To Know
• Funeral Arrangements Set For U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly

Man Injured In Shooting Outside CIA HQ

CIA police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday in front of its headquarters, according to reports.

2 Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot To Death In D.C.; Suspect Identified

Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, “Free, free Palestine” after he was arrested, police said.

• Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed In Shooting Were About To Get Engaged

Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers To Be Phased Out With Approval

City Council is hoping to make neighborhoods less noisy and polluted with the passage of a gas-powered leaf blower ban on Saturday.

Illegal Gambling Machines Discovered At Business: Police

Three people have been charged in an illegal gambling operation run out of a business, according to police.

Severe Storm Damage Causes Extended GW Parkway Closure

Part of George Washington Memorial Parkway was closed due to Friday's severe storm damage. One death was reported on the parkway due to a downed tree from the storms. There were an estimated 50 fallen or damaged trees for the National Park Service to address before the road was safe to reopen Wednesday.

Officer Injured In Hit And Run; Suspect Faces Potential Jail Time

A 24-year-old man is facing a felony hit-and-run charge after the vehicle he was driving struck a police officer on Saturday, according to authorities.

Dog Dies In Unattended Car Outside Mall: Police

A dog left alone in a car for hours died outside the mall on Friday, according to police.

Capitals Player Faces Public Intoxication Charge

Washington Capitals defenseman Alex Alexeyev, 25, was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with public intoxication, according to police.

Hitting EMT With Bottle Results In Felony Assault Charge

A 42-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including assault on a firefighter/EMT, for an incident that occurred early Sunday morning, according to authorities.

Girl Riding Scooter Dies After Crash: Police

A teen girl was struck while riding a scooter Monday night, according to Virginia State Police. The teen died at the hospital on Tuesday.

Planned Metro Shutdown To Affect Some Stations

Metro stations will experience disruptions in Metrorail service for part of the summer, according to an update provided to the Traffic and Parking Board Monday.

Defrauding Public Health Nonprofit Prompts Man's Conviction

A man and woman have been convicted in federal court in relation to defrauding a global public health nonprofit.