Biden In 2020 |Thanksgiving Dinner Out | ATM Blasted: News Nearby

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

• The Incredible Reston Holiday Parade Is Going To Be Huge - Again
• CNN: Biden's Reston Visit Could Suggest A Run For The White House
• Boston Properties: Reston Town Center Remains A Strong Market
• Burke Residents Lose Home After Heater Ignites Fire

Fattest States: Where Do Virginia, DC Rank?

With so many calorie-laden treats — from Chick-fil-A and barbecue to Georgetown Cupcakes, ham, Five Guys burgers, and fried catfish — you might think Virginia and Washington, D.C., would rank high on the list of America's "fattest states."

Alexandria Police Officers Awarded Medal Of Honor: Watch

Three officers who responded to the June 14 shooting at a Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria received the Capitol Police Medal of Honor Thursday.

Person Shoots ATM In Bizarre Robbery Attempt

We've heard of armed robberies, but usually there are victims involved. But in a new bizarre case in Mount Vernon, surveillance footage caught a person shooting at an ATM.

Teacher Sex Abuse Not Reported By School: Reports

A public charter school in Northwest is under investigation for allegedly failing to report a suspected sex offense involving a teacher and student, according to reports.

Rider Who Threw Urine On Bus Driver Gets Jail Time

A DC woman who threw a cup of her own urine at a Metrobus driver was sentenced to 120 days in jail Thursday after pleading guilty to simple assault.

DC Students Stage Walkouts In Support Of DACA

Hundreds of students from nine schools throughout the District staged walkouts in support of DACA Thursday, according to multiple media reports and accounts of students on social media.

This DC Restaurant Is Among The 38 Most Elite US Eateries: Report

Columbia Heights' Filipino dining sensation Bad Saint has been named among the 38 "essential restaurants in America" by Eater, the latest in a series of accolades for the up-and-coming D.C. hotspot.

Virginia Weather: Record Cold Temps Possible, Freeze Watch Issued

Bundle up Virginia and DC folks. A freeze watch takes effect Friday, and some areas might see record low temperatures.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Powerful Va. Republican Goodlatte Suddenly Announces Retirement
• Thanksgiving Dinner Spots Open Near Alexandria
• Thanksgiving Dinner Spots Open Near McLean
• Thanksgiving Dinner Spots Open In Vienna, Tysons

Across America

• Video Shows Halladay's Plane Moments Before Crash
• Roy Moore Had Sexual Encounter With Teen: Report
• Teacher Threatens To Shoot Student In Head: Watch

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