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Winter Restaurant Week Lineup Revealed: News Nearby

Top posts in DC and Virginia, including a fatal New Year's Eve crash and restaurant inspections. Plus how to share news and events.

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, 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.

Crash Kills Centreville Woman In Fairfax County: Police

A Centreville woman was killed in a two-car crash the night of New Year's Eve, according to Fairfax County Police. The driver struck an oncoming car on Fairfax County Parkway after losing control of the car at a curve.

Find out what's happening in Burkefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Find out what's happening in Burkefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Fundraiser Supports Falls Church Family After 3 Kids Killed

Community members are sending prayers and support for a Falls Church family after their three children died in an Oxon Hill, Md. crash Sunday, Dec. 30. Police believe the driver responsible may have been drunk when he crashed into the family's car.

New Year’s Resolutions In Virginia, DC: Why We Fail

New Year's resolutions are a little like umbrellas during a hurricane — they're easily broken. But a new analysis offers this bit of good news: It may not be a lack of commitment that makes you break resolutions, but where you live.

Dick Black (R-Loudoun) To Retire As State Senator

Virginia state Sen. Dick Black (R-Loudoun) announced Wednesday on Twitter he will not run for re-election. Black is serving his second term in the Senate.

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