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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.

Figure Skating Benefit Planned For Victims Of DC Plane Crash

An event featuring some of the world's most recognizable figure skaters will take place next month to support the victims who died when a plane and helicopter collided in midair near Ronald Reagan National Airport last week.

• All 67 Victims Of DC Plane Crash Recovered From The Potomac
• GoFundMe Will Help NoVA Skaters' Families Tied To DC Plane Crash
• D.C. Plane Crash Kills Alexandria Mother, Figure Skater Daughter
• Firefighter Guarded Soldier's Body For Hours After DC Plane Crash

2 Men Accused Of Leaking DC Plane Crash Video To CNN

Two men accused of leaking confidential video of the crash of an American Airlines passenger plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan National Airport to CNN, reports said.

Route 28 Bypass Project Ended By County Supervisors

The last lifeline for the Route 28 Bypass project is gone after action by the Board of County Supervisors Tuesday.

Fentanyl Supplier To Drug Ring Convicted

A man accused of supplying fentanyl to a co-conspirator was convicted Wednesday by a federal jury on multiple drug-related charges, according to court documents.

City's Average Single-Family Home Assessment Hits $1 Million

The average single-family home assessed value has topped $1 million in the city, according to the latest real estate assessment data. Residential property value collectively is increasing, while only some commercial property types saw an overall decrease.

• Home Values, Data Center Tax Base Trend Up In County

Assault Charge Filed Against Substitute Teacher At School

A 44-year-old substitute teacher accused of assaulting a student at an elementary school turned herself in to police on Friday, according to reports.

MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced For Murders: Court

A 27-year-old Salvadoran national, who was a member of the Uniones Locos Salvatrucha clique of the Mara Salvatrucha 13 gang, was sentenced to six concurrent life prison sentences in federal court on Thursday for his role in six murders and additional murder conspiracies.

Infant Thrown To Ground During Dispute: Police

An infant was thrown to the ground during a dispute, according to police.

Reduction To DEI Initiative Rejected In School District Budget

The school board endorsed a budget with an increase Tuesday night and rejected an effort to cut diversity, equity and inclusion funding. The budget increase is dependent on the upcoming county budget decision by the Board of Supervisors as well as state funding.

Assault With Wooden Slat Leads To Man’s Arrest: Sheriff

A 48-year-old man is facing a malicious wounding charge after he used a wooden slat to assault someone midday on Sunday, according to authorities.

Pedestrian Struck By 2 Vehicles, Killed

A pedestrian died after being struck by two vehicles Thursday morning, according to police.

Meet The 14 Dogs From Virginia Competing In Puppy Bowl 21

Meet Trevor, one of the 20 rescue pups in the starting lineup in Sunday’s Puppy Bowl XXI. Thirteen other dogs from Virginia are looking for homes in the 21st annual Puppy Bowl, the longest-running televised call-to-adoption event this Sunday at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. It will be simulcast across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max and discovery+.