• Maryland man killed in Fairfax crash. A driver struck and killed a Maryland man in Fairfax County late Friday night. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident. WTOP coverage
• Sterling house fire displaces five after lithium-ion battery ignites. A fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery forced five people out of their home in Sterling. Fire investigators are looking into the battery's role in the blaze. Loudoun Fire & Rescue update

• Virginia joins lawsuit against Trump's election order. The state has signed onto a multistate legal challenge targeting a new Trump administration order on elections. The lawsuit claims the order threatens voting rights. WTOP reporting
• Prince William Board to revisit Route 28 widening. After scrapping plans for a bypass, county leaders will again debate widening Route 28. The Board of County Supervisors meets Tuesday to hash out next steps. WTOP story | Meeting agenda

• Alexandria sheriff's deputy arrested for drug smuggling. The Alexandria Sheriff's Office arrested one of its own deputies, accusing them of smuggling drugs into the city detention center. The department says the investigation is ongoing. WTOP details
• Virginia State Police program recovers over 300 stolen vehicles. State Police credited a targeted program with recovering more than 300 stolen vehicles last year. The agency says the effort is expanding in 2026. WTOP report

• Arhaus opens massive furniture store at One Loudoun. The upscale retailer launched one of its largest locations yet in Ashburn, aiming to draw shoppers from across the region. The Burn coverage
• Leesburg lands new music listening room. A dedicated music space is coming to downtown Leesburg, promising a fresh spot for audiophiles and live events. The Burn story

• Loudoun will get its first Bricks & Minifigs toy store. The Burn
• Virginia lifted temporary lane closures on major roads for the Easter weekend. WTOP

NoVA starts the week in classic spring mode: cool mornings, clear skies, and a mix of local drama and new openings. The region keeps moving, even as politics and public safety grab the headlines.

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