Man Charged In Wife's Killing | Muslim Center Bomb Threat | Drug Settlement: VA Top News

On the weekend, we review the top stories and headlines from across Virginia. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Food Insecurity Rising In Virginia, DC Region, New Report Finds

Food insecurity remains widespread across Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C., region, with nearly 4 in 10 households struggling to afford enough food consistently this year, according to a new report on hunger and financial pressures facing local families.

Spotsylvania Man Charged After Bomb Threat Against Loudoun Muslim Center: Sheriff

A Spotsylvania County man was arrested after authorities said he threatened to deliver an explosive device to an event at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society Center in Loudoun County.

VA Rep. Slams 'Unproven AI Air Traffic Control System,' Calls On FAA To Halt Rollout Of New Tool

Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) called on the Federal Aviation Administration to suspend its use of a new artificial intelligence air traffic management tool the Trump administration is debuting in Washington metropolitan area airspace.

• Related: VA Lawmaker Blasts Trump Plan To Use Arlington Arch For Drones, Snipers, Ammunition

Fairfax Brothers Head To U23 Wrestling World Championships

Two Fairfax High School alumni are taking their wrestling careers to the international stage after earning spots on Puerto Rico’s team for the U23 Wrestling World Championships.

Loudoun Man Charged With First-Degree Murder In Wife's Shooting: LCSO

The victim in Tuesday’s shooting in Aldie has been identified, and a man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

• Related: Accused Aldie Shooter Did Time For Wire Fraud, Blamed Strained Marriage On Conviction: Report

VA Consumers Could Get Money From $96.5M Drug Settlements: How To Claim

Virginians who bought certain generic prescription drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 could be eligible for money from settlements totaling about $96.5 million.

Layoff Announcements Up Nearly 50% In Northern Virginia As 450+ Lose Jobs

Job losses in Northern Virginia were higher this summer than last year, driven by layoffs at Bechtel Power Corporation.

Sweeping Job Cuts Reshaped Life, Job Prospects In The DC Area: New Survey

A new survey released Thursday by Gallup and the Greater Washington Community Foundation shows the far-reaching impact that federal layoffs and job cuts had on D.C. region.

Good News

• Free Amazon Community Day Brings Family Activities To Arlington
• Curiosity Club Bringing Hands-On STEM Activities, Touch-A-Truck To The Boro

Police & Fire

• Arlington To Release Video Of Deadly Police Shooting At 7-Eleven
• Fire Partially Collapses Alexandria Area Home, No Injuries Reported: Fairfax Fire And Rescue
• Arlington Man Charged With Attempted Malicious Wounding Of Police Officer
• Man Exposed Himself To Woman With 2 Young Children At Manassas Restaurant: Police
• DEA Names New Washington Division Chief To Lead Drug Enforcement Across DMV

Schools

• Loudoun County School Board Adopts 2028-29 Calendar After Months Of Debate
• PWC Public Schools Announce Class Of 2027 Graduation Dates, Locations
• Loudoun County Public Schools Launch Electrical Training Program As Demand For Skilled Workers Grows
• Loudoun County Public Schools Restrict Elementary Students' Access To These Websites
• ACPS Expands Math Model Lesson Program, Aims For Stronger, More Consistent Math Instruction

Goverment

• Data Center Policy To Be Discussed At 2 Open House Meetings In Loudoun County In September
• Prince William Supervisors Approve Major Limits On By-Right Data Center Development: Report
• Fairfax Council Approves Highlands At Mantua Townhomes In 4-2 Vote
• How Four Fairfax Candidates Voted On Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood