Boat Parade, Deer Plays Chicken, Priest Arrested: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Thursday. 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.

• Veterans Day 2018: Events To Check Out In DC, NoVa
• Man 'Damaging Plants' At US Botanic Garden: Report
• Priest Arrested On Child Sex Abuse Charges: Report

Deer 'Playing Chicken' On Silver Line Tracks: Report

A deer that was apparently "playing chicken" with a train on Metro's Silver Line just outside of Reston caused some minor headaches for WMATA Thursday morning.

Virginia, DC Hospital Safety Grades Released For Fall 2018

Thirty-four Virginia hospitals received an A grade in hospital safety, according to new Fall 2018 ratings released by the Leapfrog Group. Virginia is one of five states with the most A grades, while The District and two states had no A grades.

$5K Reward Offered For Tips On Dying Dog Left In Park

The Humane Rescue Alliance, a District group, is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who left an emaciated dog to die in a park.

Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade Of Lights Returns: Where To View

One of Alexandria's must-see holiday events is less than a month away. Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights will happen on Saturday, Dec. 1 with festivities and the parade.

Firefighter Charged With Hate Crime In Pennsylvania: Report

A DC firefighter is facing criminal charges in Pennsylvania stemming from a road-rage incident last summer involving an African-American couple, according to a media report.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Woman Terrorized Outside Restaurant: Police
• Man Indicted On Manslaughter Charges: Police
• Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: 16 Violations At One Place
• Little Dipper Hot Pot House Coming
• Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Manager Says Dirty Utensils Clean
• Student Assaulted By SAC Teacher At School: Police
• DC, NoVA Weekend: Chocolate Factory, Winter Walk Of Lights Open
• PRTC Bus Driver Assailant Arrested: Police
• Guilty Plea In Crash That Killed Arlington Cyclist: Report

Across America

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized After Fall: Court
• Landlord Evicting Tenant Finds Unusual Pet In Tub
• Thousand Oaks Shooting (Photos)
• Neo-Nazi Got Over 50K Votes In Illinois
• CA Bar Shooting: 5 Things To Know About Ian Long

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