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There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Monday. 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.
- 11 DC Residents Displaced After Wall Collapses From Heavy Rain
- DC Resident Shot In Turks And Caicos, Flown To U.S.
- Attempted Abduction Foiled By 10-Year-Old Girl’s Dog In Woodbridge
Virginia Schools Rank In Top 10 In New Survey
As Virginia parents prepare to send their kids back to school soon, a new ranking says their school systems are among the best in the country, according to a new study released by WalletHub. The state ranked No. 6 overall for quality and safety in a new study published by the personal-finance website, while Washington, D.C., schools ranked No. 48th overall.
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Kevin Bacon Sings 'Footloose' With Alexandria Police Chief (Video)
When Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown began to sing "Footloose" Saturday night, the audience got a big surprise when the actor who starred in the iconic '80s film came up to join along.
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Two Virginia Men Sue Chipotle Following Norovirus Outbreak
Two men are suing Chipotle after they got sick eating at a Sterling, Virginia location, according to WTOP. The two men are among over 135 people that fell ill after eating at the location, while at least two tested positive for norovirus. They are suing for $74,000 in damages.
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- 1 Killed In Woodbridge House Fire
- Wanted MS-13 Gang Member Arrested In Arlington
- 1 Man Dead In Double Shooting In Northwest Washington
- ‘Upskirting’ Suspect Arrested In Sterling
- Uber, Police Car Involved In Violent Crash In DC: Report
- Naked Man Walks Down Columbia Pike, Is Arrested: Police
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