Daily digest · Friday, November 13, 2026
McLean teen party charges and Alexandria DASH bus cuts lead Friday's news
The biggest local stories were charges against two McLean parents over a teen party and a Woodson High School band director's arrest, along with Alexandria's approved DASH bus cuts. A nationwide FAA ground stop also halted flights at Reagan National and Dulles on Friday afternoon before being lifted.
Arlington
Nationwide FAA ground stop halts flights at Reagan National and Dulles
The FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon that held departing flights at U.S. airports, including Reagan National and Dulles. Later reports say the FAA lifted the stop, which followed air traffic radio issues.
New apartment building breaks ground at former Ballston Holiday Inn site
Man charged in Arlington restroom abduction attempt
A man charged in an Arlington restroom incident has prior assault convictions in Fairfax and Arlington, court records show. He was sentenced last month for a Pentagon City bathroom attack and now faces an attempted abduction charge over another restroom incident a few blocks away.
Falls Church OKs seizing e-motos driving illegally on sidewalks and trails
‘Stumbling stone’ organizers seek living descendants of people enslaved in Arlington
Arlington seeks names for snowplows
Arlington's annual Name That Plow contest is back, and residents can submit name ideas for the county's snowplow fleet.
Falls Church Plans Grand Reopening For Cavalier Trail Playground
Alexandria
DASH approves cuts to five bus routes
The DASH board approved service reductions on five lines as it works to balance its budget. The cuts start Jan. 31 unless money is found by Dec. 31, and DASH still projects a $1.2 million gap. The board chair says repaying the city would mean more cuts.
Police say student threat to Alexandria City High School is not credible
Alexandria police say they believe a student is connected to alarming social media posts about a city school and that the threat poses no real danger. A student at the Minnie Howard Campus is being investigated and could face charges.
An indoor sports complex to replace the Great Waves Waterpark
Keeping K-8 schools tops School Board straw poll on middle school crowding
Russell Road safety plan heads to City Council Saturday amid community divide
Two men face federal gun charges in Alexandria’s Oct. 4 shooting
JUST IN: No injuries after driver crashes into Palm Beach Tan at Bradlee Shopping Center
Alexandria remembers nonprofit leader Roberto Gomez, memorial set for Sunday
Hotel Chocolat Plans a December Opening in Old Town Alexandria
Alexandria has a plowblem, and it wants your help
Fairfax
Woodson High School band director arrested on child abuse material charges
Fairfax County police say the band director at Woodson High School was arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material and soliciting a minor. The case followed a student complaint, police said.
Off-duty officer charged with shoplifting in Stafford
An off-duty Fairfax County police officer has been charged with misdemeanor shoplifting over an incident at a Stafford County Walmart on Nov. 10. The officer was placed on administrative leave.
Police launch three public dashboards
Fairfax County police launched three online dashboards showing active calls for service and helicopter and drone deployments. A WJLA report asks whether the tool could also help criminals track police activity, since radios are encrypted but activity remains trackable online.
Maryland Man Charged In Gunpoint Robbery Of Fairfax City Mail Carrier: Court Records
Developer prepares Idylwood church site for future townhomes
Fairfax School Board Urges Rejection Of $67B Dominion-NextEra Merger Over Rising Costs, Outages
Mount Vernon HS teacher named a finalist for 2027 Grammy Award
After Olympic troubles, Fairfax County’s Ilia Malinin starts road back to Winter Games
Career Day At Katherine Johnson Middle School Inspires Students To Explore Future Careers
Vienna Resident Warned Against Harassing Children With Airhorn: Police
Tysons & McLean
McLean parents charged after teen party with underage drinking and fireworks
Police say two McLean parents face charges after a party at a home on the 1400 block of Woodacre Drive drew between 100 and 300 teens. Police also cite underage drinking and fireworks, and Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis called large teen parties universally a bad idea.
McLean-Based Company Named World's Best Workplace For Second Straight Year
Reston & Herndon
Herndon to take control of public TV station after longtime operator dissolves
Loudoun
Sheriff and School Board clash over SRO agreement
A Thursday meeting between the School Board's select committee and Sheriff Mike Chapman ended without a decision on the memorandum of understanding for police at schools. Chapman also blasted the School Board chair and vice chair in a Nov. 12 meeting.
Man tased and arrested after displaying knife at Ashburn Metro
A 43-year-old man was arrested early Friday after displaying a knife at the Ashburn Metro Station.
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Loudoun, VA, Man Extradited After Armed Road Rage Near Gaithersburg
Man Pleads Guilty for Community Plaza Shooting
Fire Engine Involved in Crash on Belmont Ridge Road
Valley transmission line route still under discussion
The proposed Valley transmission line in northwest Loudoun is moving toward a designated route as residents raise concerns at open houses.
Five Virginia members of Congress demand state regulators deny Dominion-NextEra merger
Design Public Hearing for Old Ox Road/Douglas Court & Old Ox Road/Dulles Summit Court December 3
Middleburg May Face Utility Cash Crunch in Salamander Resort Rate Dispute
Loudoun Schools Launch Mobile Health Clinics Offering Medical, Dental Care
Leesburg Opens Second Food Waste Composting Site
PHOTOS: Heritage nets Region 4C girls volleyball title
Leesburg Teacher Named Virginia's Elementary Art Teacher Of The Year
Diaz ends run on The Voice
100WomenStrong launches capital campaign with $150K in grants
Prince William
Two injured in Manassas vehicle shooting
Two people were injured when someone fired into a vehicle in Manassas on Thursday. Police also report that a Spotsylvania man has been charged in a shooting on Patriot Highway.
Man Injured, Suspect In Custody After Woodbridge Shooting: Police
Woodbridge Man Charged With Rape: Police
Alexandria Man Charged With Rape After Reported Assault In Manassas Neighborhood Park
Woodbridge Man Indicted In Federal Gun Case Linked To Stafford County Shooting
Noise ordinance, development hearings on Prince William supervisors’ Nov. 17 agenda
Quantico warns of louder-than-usual training noise on four days through Nov. 25
Prince William residents can apply now for help repairing or replacing heating equipment
Fairfax Water to test Occoquan Dam siren Nov. 18
Parents press Fredericksburg school board on disability accommodations and nepotism policy loopholes
Former city councilor’s soccer team nets $75,000 from the city
PWCS food service area manager Theresa Burnley wins Virginia RISE Award
Manassas Teen Earns Girl Scouts' Highest Honor For Period Poverty Project
Lake Ridge Golf Course closes for winter Nov. 23 for upgrades
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