3rd-Grader's Gun | Trench Collapse Death | Gen Z Video Slays: 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.

Worker Dies After Trench Collapse At Construction Site

A worker who was trapped in a trench collapse Thursday has died, according to the Sheriff's Office.

3 Dead, 3 Wounded In Shootings

All suspects in the fatal shooting in the Olde Greenwich Circle area were in custody, the Sheriff’s Office reported around 7:15 a.m on Wednesday. There was no immediate threat to the community.

• 2 Men Killed In Shooting IDed; 4 Suspects In Custody
• Man Who Shot Mass Shooter Won't Be Charged: Report

Feds Seek To Deport Accused Top MS-13 Leader After Arrest

The charge against a man accused of being a top MS-13 gang leader has been dropped, according to reports on Wednesday. Court documents said the federal government now intends to pursue deportation instead of prosecution, but a new court hearing could delay that action.

Parents Of 3rd-Grader Who Brought Loaded Gun To School Arrested

The parents of a third-grader who brought a handgun to his elementary school in his backpack face multiple child endangerment charges, according to authorities.

Traveler 'Didn't Know' About Loaded Gun In Carry-On Bag: TSA

A man told Transportation Security Administration officers at Washington Dulles International Airport on Thursday that he didn’t know there was a loaded firearm in his carry-on items, according to authorities.

• 2nd Loaded Gun In 3 Days Found In Carry-On Bag At Dulles Airport

Librarian 'Slays' With Gen Z Slang To Promote Library Services

If you're not a part of Generation Z, the terms "no cap," "lit," "periodt," and "bet" might not make sense to you. But one librarian from a different generation recently had the "rizz" to pull off a Gen Z slang-filled video to promote library services.

Route 28 Bypass Funding To Be Reimbursed By County

After cancellation of the Route 28 bypass project, funds will be returned to the funding source.

Child Porn Sentence For Defense HQ Employee In NoVA

A 49-year-old man, who worked in an information technology position at the German Armed Forces Command, was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday for downloading files containing child pornography, according to court records.

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'Make America Healthy Event' Held In School

Two Trump administration officials, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., chose a Northern Virginia public school for a "Make America Healthy Again" event last Thursday focused on the impact of federally-funded nutrition programs.

Ineligible PPP Loan Leads Homeowners Association To Make Settlement

There have been numerous cases in the U.S. of homeowners associations that received Paycheck Protection Program loans and later were forced to make repayments because of ineligibility. One of these was Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association, a homeowners association.

Heroic Response To Home Explosion By Fire & Rescue Honored

Heroic acts performed by 26 members of the Fire & Rescue Department at the scene of a home explosion were recognized during the 47th annual Valor Awards Ceremony on Monday.

VA Health Programs Lose $219M, 530 Jobs Due To Trump Cuts

Virginia programs providing immunization and vaccinations to children and COVID-19 services for high risk and underserved populations will lose around $219 million in grant funding and over 500 jobs due to President Trump’s recent cuts to state health programs, according to new information from the Virginia Department of Health.

Invasive Strep Infection Risk Spikes, Study Warns: What To Know In VA

The risk of contracting a potentially life-threatening invasive group A strep infection is more than twice what it was a decade ago, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.