Daily digest · Saturday, October 31, 2026
Trump arch lawsuit, Centreville Road crash and Purcellville evacuation top Saturday's local news
Virginia and D.C. sued to block Trump's proposed arch near Arlington Cemetery, and a fatal crash on Centreville Road in Manassas left one man dead and three people hurt. In Loudoun, dozens of residents were displaced from USDA-subsidized housing in Purcellville, and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam has called for an investigation. Lighter news included a planned Bank of America branch in Merrifield and new businesses opening in several areas.
Arlington
Virginia and D.C. sue to block Trump's arch
The District of Columbia and Virginia filed a lawsuit Saturday against the National Park Service to halt the proposed 250-foot arch planned for Memorial Circle in Arlington. Arlington County is also challenging the project, and the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.
Man rescued from under Metro train after ‘unintentionally’ falling onto tracks in Arlington
Alexandria
Daily Briefing: Saturday, Oct. 31
Cana Café Aims for December Opening at Alexandria Waterfront, Former Starbucks Location
New Barnes & Noble Opens Wednesday in Alexandria’s West End With Ribbon Cutting, Author Signings
Fairfax
Bank of America coming to Gatehouse Plaza
Auria CEO on Virginia expansion: ‘We needed to have a kind of East Coast headquarters in a high-tech area’
Loudoun
Purcellville housing evacuated over unsafe conditions
About 60 people, including 20 children according to reports, were displaced Oct. 29 from the Purcellville East Apartments, a USDA-supported complex, after part of the building was deemed unsafe. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam has opened an investigation and asked a federal agency to look into the matter; no date has been given for when tenants can return.
Warner, Kaine Stump in Sterling With 72 Hours Until Midterms
Go Greek frozen yogurt planning new Reston location
Small Town Play Cafe launching in Loudoun County
Prince William
Man killed in Centreville Road crash
A 33-year-old Manassas man died early Saturday when his BMW crossed the center line on Centreville Road at Rugby Road and struck a Ford Explorer, police said. Three people in the SUV were injured.
Four Dead in Three Crashes as Yorkshire Traffic Safety Concerns Persist
Montclair home turns front yard into Hogwarts Halloween display with a train that opens into Hogsmeade
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