Emily Leayman

6 days ago | patch.com | Emily Leayman

VIRGINIA— On the weekend, we present a week in review of 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. A man arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on Jan. 8 after he tried to set his car on fire with what authorities described as homemade napalm along First Street NW, near the Grant Memorial, has been sentenced.

1 week ago | patch.com | Emily Leayman

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has plenty of adoptable pets in need of a new home. But if you already have a pet, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is launching its annual Calendar Pet Photo Contest. The contest gives pets a chance to become Alexandria’s Animal of the Year and grace the cover of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria 2026 calendar.

1 week ago | patch.com | Emily Leayman

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Readers shared desires for types of new businesses they'd like to see around Woodbridge, from small businesses to well-known restaurants and grocery stores. But there was a clear winner for the most desired business. We had more than 70 responses from the three-day survey distributed to Woodbridge, Lake Ridge-Occoquan, and Dale City readers. Trader Joe's was the top response, named by more than 30 respondents as desired businesses.

1 week ago | patch.com | Emily Leayman

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — Three more locations will join the Loudoun County Office of Elections and Voter Registration as early voting sites in the June 17 primary election. The primary will be a Democratic race to determine nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general. Democratic and Republican nominees for governor are already set — Democrat former Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.

1 week ago | patch.com | Emily Leayman

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, a contemporary American restaurant with a large selection of wines, is planning a new location in Woodbridge. First reported by Inside NOVA, the location will be at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. Leasing company Kimco Realty lists the 14901 Potomac Town Place, Unit 150 location as occupied by the future Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant. There is no opening date available yet.