Week In Review: Tysons Murder Trial Continues

The trial for Carmela Dela Rosa, the 51-year-old woman accused of throwing her 2-year-old granddaughter over a Tysons Corner Center walkway last November, is set to continue this week.

Last week, friends, family and medical experts testified for both the prosecution and defense teams. Dela Rosa pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity; her defense team argues she unable to distinguish right from wrong at the time of the crime.

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A recap of last week's trial:

. The jury was selected and opposing sides offered opening statements on Monday. The first eyewitness was called to testify Monday afternoon.

. Footage of grandmother throwing 2-year-old off walkway, interviews with detectives shown in court Tuesday

. On Wednesday, Mary 'Kat' Ogdoc describes watching her mother throw 2-year-old Angelyn Ogdoc over a walkway at Tysons Corner Center last November.

. Doctor says Carmela dela Rosa took drugs as needed; friends say grandmother was vibrant, thoughtful before she lifted her granddaughter over a pedestrian walkway in November

NEWS

The victims' monologues will be included in "The Goddess Diaries," opening at GMU on Oct. 7.

All children 14 or under will be required to wear a helmet while riding bicycles or certain other two-wheeled vehicles

Peter Labovitz pleaded guilty in July to two counts of failing to pay taxes to the IRS.

A weekly list of incidents taken from the Fairfax County arrest log. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.

The following arrest information was supplied by the Vienna Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

The New Tysons Corner Begins to Take Shape

VDOT making progress on storm damage repairs.

ELECTIONS

In light of superintendent's retirement announcement, Hunter Mill School Board Candidate Nancy Linton says "new direction" means tearing down wall between board and community

Teachers union does not support two incumbents

Candidates for the 34th District Senate seat answer resident questions at Vienna debate

Candidates stress relief for small businesses, opportunities for immigrants and family values.

SCHOOLS/SPORTS

Our live chat at 11 a.m. Friday discussed schools issues with school board members, teachers and community groups. To read a transcript, click here.

Program makes sure kids on free/reduced meals have food on Saturday and Sunday

Parents urge schools to change start times, but an official said results were skewed by ability to cast several votes.

Warhawks kick off celebration weekend Friday

Warhawks' stingy defensive play fuels homecoming victory

Renovations to the science and technology school will begin in 2013

What do a Civil War general and parent advocates in Fairfax County have in common?

Fumble recovery in fourth quarter secures victory; Marshall football swept by Langley 35-0

COMMUNITY/ARTS

Steve Dapogny, 50, was killed by a drunk driver in Chicago last weekend. Services are scheduled for Friday.

Residents marched Saturday to call for more transportation choices

Oktoberfest closes Church Street area Saturday

In light of superintendent's retirement announcement, Hunter Mill School Board Candidate Nancy Linton says "new direction" means tearing down wall between board and community

Teachers union does not support two incumbents

A weekly listing of deals in and around Vienna