Arlington Wreaths, Massage Envy Victim, Gang Raids: News Nearby

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.

• Kingstowne Restaurant Inspections: No Gloves While Making Sushi
• Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: Zero Hand Washing
• Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2017 For Amazon, Postal Service, UPS

DC Restaurants Dominate OpenTable's 2017 Top 100 In The US List

Proving that D.C. is quickly emerging as a foodie city, OpenTable placed eight D.C.- area restaurants on the top 100 list.

Virginia Massage Envy Client Applauds Changes After Sex Assault

The Richmond, Virginia, woman who criticized Massage Envy's response to nearly 200 sexual assault reports nationwide helped the chain change policy. On Tuesday she declared victory after her petition criticizing the company's helped lead to significant changes in how the country's largest massage chain handles allegations of sexual misconduct.

Lower Tolls On I-66 Demanded By NoVa Commission

Drivers expressing outrage over the new toll prices on Interstate 66 have prompted transportation commission members to seek action on lowering the tolls. Since tolls began Monday, tolls reached a peak of $40 at 8:09 a.m. Tuesday.

FBI Conducting Raids In DC Region, Details Coming: Report

A round-up by FBI agents and other authorities is happening mid-Wednesday afternoon, and is focused on "local gangs" and "violent criminals" in Northern Virginia, with some operations in the District.

NoVa, DC Weather Forecast: Snow Chances Increase This Weekend

There are now chances for snow on three days late this week in northern Virginia, which would be the first snowfall of the 2017-18 season.

How To Volunteer For Wreaths Across America 2017

Each year, Wreaths Across America places remembrance wreaths at the grave sites of veterans at Arlington National Cemetery, and other Veterans' cemeteries nationwid. The ceremony in Arlington will take place at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, and you can volunteer to lay wreaths at the cemetery.

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Also Worth a Look Today

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• Suspicious Man Seen Seen Near Loudoun Middle School: Police
• Track Santa's Visits Around McLean
• Track Santa's Visits Around Vienna
• Vehicle Identified In Fatal Triangle Hit-And-Run: Police
• Restaurant Near McLean Named One Of The Best In America

Across America

• Horse Runs Along Highway From Cal Wildfire: Video
• Bullies Told Her To 'Kill Yourself.' She Did.
• What Exactly is The ‘Invisible Box Challenge’?

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