Marine One, Flight Mishap | Former Lawmaker Dies | VSP Targets Drugged Driving: 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.

Fairfax Firefighter Injured Battling Vienna Blaze

A Fairfax County firefighter has been hospitalized after responding to a commercial fire in Vienna on Friday, according to the department.

Child Injured In Reston Hit-And-Run; Police Seek Driver

A 10-year-old child riding a bicycle was injured in a hit-and-run crash Thursday morning in Reston, according to Fairfax County Police.

Washington Commanders Sign Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs: Report

Wide receiver Stefon Diggs will sign a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders after he was released by the New England Patriots in March, according to reports.

Former Virginia Sen. Janet Howell, Reston's Longtime Lawmaker, Dies at 82

Former Virginia State Sen. Janet Howell, the longtime Northern Virginia lawmaker who represented Reston, McLean and parts of Arlington for more than three decades and became the first woman to lead the Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, died over the weekend, according to reports. She was 82.

FAA Probing Why Plane Departed Reagan Airport During Trump's Marine One Flight

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a helicopter carrying President Donald Trump and a commercial airliner leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were allowed to take off at the same time on Tuesday.

Former Loudoun County School Resource Officer Decertified After Harassment Accusations

A former school resource officer has been decertified as a police officer after being accused of workplace harassment, according to a new report.

These Are The Best Hospitals In Virginia, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

VCU Medical Center is the top hospital in Virginia according to the new 2026-2027 Best Hospitals ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report.

Virginia Targets Drugged Driving With New Statewide Cannabis Campaign

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is launching its first statewide campaign focused on preventing cannabis-impaired driving, urging residents who use marijuana to "Relaxxxxx, Don't Drive High."

Fairfax Teen Builds Free AI Tool To Help Neurodivergent Job Seekers

A 17-year-old Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology student has created a free artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to help neurodivergent job seekers determine whether a position is a good fit before they apply.

Potentially Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads In VA: What To Know

A potentially deadly and often drug-resistant fungus is spreading in health care facilities in Virginia and 26 other states, according to federal health data.

More Top Headlines:

• Arlington Police Charge MD Man In Cherrydale Armed Carjacking
• 16-Year-Old Shot At Woodbridge Car Meet Dies: Police
• Adults With Severe Disabilities Take Center Stage In SPARC Fashion Show In McLean
• Fairfax Man Charged In Drug Arrest Had Multiple Pending Cases Across NoVA
• Stafford Man Accused Of Wearing Ski Mask, Carrying Concealed Blade After McDonald's Threat Report
• NJ Man Accused Of Soliciting Explicit Images Of Woodbridge Teen Over Snapchat
• City Councilman Tom Osina Announces Plans To Run For Manassas Mayor
• Four Mile Run Kayak Launch Washes Away After Storms: Report
• Mia Bieniemy Told 911 She'd Been Shot By Her Son: Report
• New Storefronts Proposed For Historic Fredericksburg Building
• Big Boy Bart Is Alexandria's Adoptable Pet Of The Week
• Teen Grabbed Officer's Weapon During Domestic Dispute: PW County Police
• PWC Man Indicted On Racketeering Charges, Accused Of Murdering Rival For MS-13 Gang
• Arlington Robbery Spree Suspect Indicted On Federal Charges, State Cases Dropped