Daily digest · Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Alexandria drops Flock cameras; Loudoun and Fairfax burglary and murder charges
Alexandria ended its Flock license plate reader program after public opposition, and a man was charged with murder in a West End apartment closet death. Fairfax police charged four Maryland men in a burglary spree targeting fire-damaged homes, and a Sterling mother was charged after her infant's death.
Arlington
Teen assaulted by group of juveniles
A teen was hospitalized after an assault by about 10 juveniles on North Quincy Street, police said. Another teen was taken into custody.
Missing Middle debate at town hall
Opinions varied at a County Board town hall on Monday about housing, including Missing Middle and densification.
Road safety ambassador proposal
A proposed volunteer ambassador program would expand road safety outreach in Arlington.
Trail safety series begins
A trail safety series on e-motos and e-bikes kicked off Wednesday, responding to a rise in crashes.
McCormick & Schmick's closes in Crystal City
The seafood restaurant closed on Sunday after more than two decades in Crystal City.
Rosslyn survey results
A 2026 Rosslyn survey found 85% of residents would recommend living there and want more restaurants and grocery stores.
Mural unveiled on Columbia Pike
A new mural celebrating diversity was unveiled at Goodwill on Columbia Pike.
Early voting strong in Falls Church
About 31% of Falls Church's electorate had cast early ballots as of earlier this week.
Alexandria
Man charged with murder after missing man found dead in apartment closet
Police say a 44-year-old Alexandria man reported missing was found beaten to death in a closet of a West End apartment. Police Chief Tarrick McGuire said a 63-year-old man has been charged with murder; police say the suspect confessed.
Alexandria ends Flock camera program
The city is turning off its 61 license plate readers and other roadway cameras by Friday after months of privacy complaints. The Alexandria Police Department will end its use of the cameras.
Interim policing auditor hired
The City Council unanimously hired Florence Finkle of the OIR Group as interim independent policing auditor on Tuesday night.
Apartments planned for Old Town
Carr Properties is developing about 375 apartments with a rooftop pool on Montgomery Street. Tenants are expected to move into one building in mid-December.
No turn on red approved for Old Town
The Traffic and Parking Board approved no-turn-on-red restrictions for traffic signals across greater Old Town on Oct. 26.
Russell Road appeals go to Council
Appeals of a Russell Road project near Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School will go to City Council in November.
Fairfax
Four men charged in fire-damaged home burglaries
Fairfax County police say four Maryland men were charged in a nearly year-long investigation into burglaries and thefts targeting unoccupied homes damaged by fire. Police say multiple guns were recovered.
Two hurt in school bus crash on Richmond Highway
Two people were hospitalized after a truck collided with a Fairfax County Public Schools bus during rush hour in the Woodlawn area, police say.
Woodburn murder case delayed, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say a Maryland man's third defense attorney is a ploy to delay his trial on murder charges in the killing of his ex-girlfriend.
Mall play space opens
Fair Oaks Mall is holding a grand opening for a new children's play space on Halloween.
Affordable housing residents move in
Residents are moving into affordable housing on the Fairfax County Government Center campus.
Ox Hill plan revised
Fairfax City Council questioned commercial cuts and affordable housing in Ox Hill's revised Main Street proposal for more condos.
Hiker rescued at Scott's Run
A hiker was rescued by helicopter from Scott's Run Nature Preserve.
GMU nursing school renamed
George Mason University's School of Nursing will be named the Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry School of Nursing after a $15 million donation.
Board weighs data center rules
The Board of Supervisors directed staff to stay in close touch with the Spanberger administration as state data center rules evolve.
Dominion-NextEra merger concerns
Residents raised concerns at an Oct. 9 meeting about a proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy.
Sign honors Pines community
A sign was erected to honor an African-American community, The Pines, that was seized through eminent domain in the 1960s.
Tysons & McLean
Food drive marks 10 years
Food For Neighbors marked its 10th anniversary with a drive collecting 38,000 pounds of food for students at 60 Northern Virginia schools.
New fitness studio in Tysons
PVOLVE will open a studio in Tysons offering low-impact workouts and strength training.
Reston & Herndon
Proposed new Reston precinct
Fairfax County will hold a Dec. 8 hearing on a proposal to create Reston #4 and change two existing precincts.
Loudoun
Sterling mother charged after infant drowning
A 30-year-old Sterling woman has been charged with homicide, child abuse and child endangerment after her 8-month-old drowned in September, the Sheriff's Office said. Authorities say the baby was left unattended in a bathtub.
Fast-tracked Sterling apartments open
County leaders cut the ribbon on 80 income-restricted apartments in Sterling, described as Loudoun's first 100% attainable housing project.
Route 7 ramp closures
Overnight ramp closures on Route 7 in western Loudoun are scheduled through Nov. 6 for VDOT paving work.
Western Loudoun school closures unlikely
The School Board is unlikely to close four low-enrollment Western Loudoun elementary schools, which could save at least $8.5 million, according to the report.
Data center applications draw concern
Brambleton and Birchwood residents spoke out against STACK data center plans along Evergreen Mills Road.
Bradford prepares defense from jail
A county judge is sorting out the complexities of Roger Paul Allen Bradford's decision to represent himself in the murder case over his wife's shooting death.
Prince William
Teen struck by car in Gainesville
Police are investigating a pedestrian crash in Gainesville early Tuesday that left a 14-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries.
Manassas council deadlocks on Center Street rezoning
Manassas City Council deadlocked 3-3 twice on first reading of a rezoning for 162 apartments and a public parking garage at 9007 Center Street; the outcome is unclear.
Shooting outside Brew Church in Manassas
Manassas police recovered more than 25 shell casings after shots were fired about 11 p.m. Friday outside Brew Church at Church and Main.
Eight sentenced in Haymarket firearm and drug case
Eight people have been sentenced on federal firearm and drug-trafficking charges after raids at a Haymarket chicken farm.
Bhatt murder trial evidence
Jurors heard evidence Wednesday that searches on Naresh Bhatt's phone sought information about divorce before his wife, Mamta Kafle, disappeared. Bhatt is on trial for allegedly murdering her.
Attorney General asks Supreme Court to review vanity plate ruling
Attorney General Jay Jones will ask the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to review a ruling that a "FTP&ATF" vanity plate is protected speech.
Fourth Circuit weighs ICE mask ban
Judges asked a lawyer for Virginia tough questions about the state's authority to require federal officers to show their faces.
Reproductive rights amendment challenge set
If voters approve the reproductive rights amendment on Nov. 3, a court hearing is set for Nov. 13 to challenge it.
Lawsuit over same-sex marriage ballot question
A Woodbridge pastor has sued to block Question 2 on the ballot, which would remove a same-sex marriage ban from the Virginia Constitution.
Man charged with assaulting officer in Haymarket
A Haymarket man was charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer after a domestic dispute.
Pathways 2035 trails plan adopted
The Board of County Supervisors adopted the Pathways 2035 Trails Master Plan.
Manassas candidates on data centers
Seven candidates for three Manassas City Council seats say the city should end data center development by right.
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