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Emotional Capitals, Body ID'ed, Boy And Mom Mugged: News Nearby
Top news includes a 5-year-old and his mom mugged, your Father's Day photos, and cafe closing. Plus how to share news and events on Patch.

There was plenty of news across northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.
- Linda's Cafe On Lee Highway Is Closing For Good: Report
- Woman's Body ID'd 29 Years Later: Police
- Worst State Economies: How Virginia Ranks
- 5-Year-Old And His Mother Robbed While Walking: Police
Caps Players Get Emotional After Seeing Huge Crowd
The National Mall was bathed in a sea of red Tuesday for the 2018 Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals victory parade. And it was a big deal not just for the fans, but also for the players. A visibly emotional T.J. Oshie was overwhelmed by the huge crowd; he posted video acknowledging the fans on Twitter.
'Wonder Woman 1984' Confirmed To Film In NoVA
The rumors are true: "Wonder Woman 1984," the sequel to last year's hit film, will film in Alexandria, Gov. Ralph Northam, the Virginia Film Office and Warner Bros. Pictures announced Wednesday.
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Watch: Deer Runs Through Subway, Startles People
A deer sprinted through a subway station near Washington, D.C. and startled at least one woman waiting for a train. It happened around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Crystal City Station in Arlington, Virginia.
World Cup 2026: Key Matches Likely Hosted By Washington DC
Some of the 2026 World Cup matches are likely to be played in the Washington, D.C., area, a coup for any metro that hosts the soccer tournament loved by billions of fans worldwide.
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VA 2018 Primary Election Results: Comstock, Stewart Win
Rep. Barbara Comstock will face Democratic state Sen. Jennifer Wexton in the 10th congressional district election and Corey Stewart against Sen. Tim Kaine this fall, one of several heated primaries in Virginia as Democrats nationwide push to take back the House and Senate.
Person Struck By Train At East Falls Church Metro
A person has been struck by a train at the East Falls Church Metro, according to Metro Transit Police. Authorities believe the person jumped in front of the train intentionally.
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Also Worth a Look Today
- Woodbridge Dad And His Brood: Father's Day Photos
- Lorton Dad And His Mini-Me: Father's Day Photos
- Leesburg Dad And His Mini-Me: Father's Day Photos
- Man Repeatedly Attacked In Manassas Hotel: Police
- Father-Son Look-Alikes: Alexandria Father's Day Photos
- 'Our Children Are So Lucky': Falls Church Father's Day Photos
- Father And Son In Paradise: McLean Father's Day Photos
- Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Food In Toxic Material Containers
- Centreville Dad And Doting Daughter: Father's Day Photos
- Giant Construction Firm To Consolidate Global HQ In Reston
- Motorcyclist Dies In High-Speed I-66 Crash In Arlington: Police
Across America
- Kilauea Volcano: ‘It’s Literally Raining Gems’
- Rap Caused High School Lockdown; Teen Faces Jail
- And Now For Some Crazy Animals Doing Crazy Stuff
- NH Whiskey Flavored With Beaver Secretion
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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 12: Fans release confetti during the Washington Capitals Victory Parade and Rally on June 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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