Daily digest · Monday, October 26, 2026
Weapon Found Closes Manassas Park Schools; Crash Kills Two in Manassas
Manassas Park closed all its schools Monday after a loaded handgun was found in a school parking lot, and police say a teacher has been arrested. Two people died in Manassas when a speeding truck ran a stop sign, and fires in Alexandria and Hamilton injured firefighters and displaced residents. Arlington approved higher EV charging fees, and Alexandria weighed an end to right turns on red in Old Town.
Arlington
County Board raises EV charging prices
The Arlington County Board approved a sizeable increase in the cost of charging electric vehicles at county-owned facilities. Board members said the change makes the program self-sustaining and sets it up for expansion.
17-year sentence in 2023 Clarendon shooting
Taha Zouheir, who shot someone in Clarendon, fled the country and escaped again while awaiting extradition, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison.
Campaign seeks broad support for $80M school bond
Co-chairs of a campaign backing an $80 million school bond referendum say they are seeking broad-based support and do not target specific vote percentages.
Active-duty Marine wins Marine Corps Marathon again
An active-duty Marine won the Marine Corps Marathon for the third straight year, finishing 3 minutes and 30 seconds off the 1989 course record of 2:14:01.
Fall leaf collection begins in two weeks
Arlington's first round of fall leaf collection starts in two weeks.
Pickleball players push for Quincy Park facility
The Arlington Pickleball Club is seeking public support for a signature pickleball facility and has identified Quincy Park as a potential site.
Virginia Task Force 1 mourns search dog Xandr
Virginia Task Force 1 is mourning Xandr, a search and rescue dog that served on international and domestic disaster deployments.
16 local businesses listed for sale
A longtime Italian restaurant, a cafe and a family-owned auto repair shop are among 16 Arlington businesses listed for sale this month.
Alexandria
Apartment fire injures firefighter, displaces 14 units
A Sunday morning fire at a residential building injured a firefighter and displaced residents from 14 apartments. The Alexandria Fire Department says improperly discarded smoking materials caused it.
Police investigate anti-immigrant graffiti on trail
Alexandria police are investigating graffiti that appears to target the immigrant community on the Mount Jefferson Park Trail.
Board votes on ending right on red in Old Town
The Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board was set to vote Monday on a proposal that could eliminate right turns on red at signalized intersections in Old Town.
School Board pay raise and election changes considered
Officials are weighing major changes to the Alexandria City School Board, including an 87% pay increase for members starting Jan. 1, 2028, which would be the first raise since 2007.
State pledges to limit impacts of I-495 Southside project
Virginia's top transportation official says renewed efforts to win regional support for the contentious I-495 Southside Express Lanes project will focus more on minimizing negative effects along the 11-mile route.
Southbound Holland Lane closes for tree planting
Southbound Holland Lane is closing as the city plants four trees in medians along the recently reconfigured road, starting Monday.
Del Ray Halloween Parade marks 30 years
Thousands turned out Sunday for Del Ray's 30th annual Halloween parade, led by the Alexandria City High School zombie band.
Fairfax
Pedestrian critically injured at University Mall
A woman was critically injured Monday morning when she was struck by a driver in the University Mall parking lot near Braddock Road.
Guilty plea in Centreville e-bike rider shooting
Prosecutors say a Falls Church man pleaded guilty in the May road rage shooting of a Centreville e-bike rider near West Ox Road.
'Road Shark' campaign ends with 60,000-plus tickets
Fairfax County police issued more than 60,000 tickets in four weeks this year for speeding, phone use while driving and other violations.
Vienna revisits signal outside Madison High
Town of Vienna staff got approval to revisit installing a traffic signal on Maple Avenue outside James Madison High School.
Warrants for Herndon man in Vienna hit-and-run
Police obtained warrants for a 20-year-old Herndon man accused of fleeing a traffic stop and striking another car in Vienna.
Fairfax City campaign fundraising
Lockhart leads fundraising in the Fairfax City mayoral race, and Chang leads among council candidates.
Other police reports
A Fairfax woman faces a felony assault charge after police say she assaulted officers during an arrest at a Wawa in Fairfax City. Separately, a woman found passed out in her vehicle in a Vienna 7-Eleven parking lot faces multiple charges, including a drug offense, police say.
House of Delegates candidate launches campaign
John Michael Forrest has launched a Democratic campaign for the House of Delegates in 2027, focusing on rental housing costs, campaign finance rules and AI regulation.
Anime convention moves to Chantilly
Anime USA, now in its 27th year, is moving from Arlington to the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly this fall.
Tysons & McLean
Senior living towers recommended for Shipgarten site
Fairfax County planning commissioners recommended approval of a three-tower continuing-care complex on the 5-acre Tysons site now occupied by Shipgarten.
Reston & Herndon
Reston Association adopts budget
The Reston Association board adopted its budget and capital improvement plan for the coming year, saying savings kept the fee increase smaller than it otherwise would have been.
Developer presents plan for former T-Mobile campus
Residents could weigh in Monday night on a potential redevelopment of the former T-Mobile office park near the Herndon Metro station.
Loudoun
Hamilton house fire displaces two, injures firefighter
A Friday night house fire in Hamilton displaced two residents, killed two cats and injured a firefighter. Authorities blame spontaneous combustion of improperly discarded rags.
Sterling man accused of shooting woman
A woman says a Sterling man shot her on Oct. 19.
Sentence for assaulting jail deputies
A Fairfax County man who assaulted and sexually abused two deputies while jailed in Loudoun County will serve up to 10 1/2 years.
Big elementary boundary changes unlikely
The Loudoun County School Board does not appear to support changing attendance zones for eastern Loudoun elementary schools.
Nov. 3 election: early voting ends Oct. 31
The last day to vote early in person in Loudoun is Oct. 31. NAACP and GOP chapters held rallies in Leesburg on Saturday ahead of the election.
Loudoun library named Virginia Library of the Year
The Virginia Library Association named Loudoun County Public Library its Library of the Year.
Loudoun United ends season with comeback win
Loudoun United FC scored three second-half goals to beat Brooklyn FC 4-3 on Oct. 24 at Segra Field.
Prince William
Manassas Park schools close after handgun found; teacher arrested
Manassas Park City Schools closed all of its schools Monday after a weapon was found in a school parking lot. Police say a Sterling woman who teaches at Manassas Park High School has been arrested after the loaded handgun was found.
Two killed in Manassas crash
Police say two people died after a truck ran a stop sign at a Manassas intersection at high speed.
Woodbridge man charged after toddler left in car
Police say a Woodbridge man is charged with a felony after neighbors spotted a child alone and crying in a vehicle.
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