Common, 'Phil Dunphy' Coming To Reston | Mall Robbers Arrested | Thriller Author In Vienna: News Nearby

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

• Common, Ty Burrell Coming To Reston Film Festival
• Potomac Mills Armed Robbers Busted In Dumfries: Police
• 116 King Pop-Up Returns For Second Year In Alexandria
• Bestselling Author David Baldacci Coming To Vienna

DC's Top 5 Restaurants In New Rankings May Surprise You

Restaurant ratings site Renzell has just released their latest listings for 11 metropolitan areas in the United States. You'll notice some familiar names at the top of the list for the District, as well as a few surprises.

Family Terrorized At Sterling Hotel: Police

A man is being held without bond after barging into a Sterlin hotel room and then assaulting one of the occupants, who was there with his family.

D.C. Man Runs Away Naked After Attempted Rape Of Stranger: Police

A Southeast Washington man has been arrested for trying to sexually assault a stranger in her Camp Springs home Saturday morning, police said.

Thanksgiving 2017 Store Closures: Which Virginia Retailers Won't Be Open?

More than 70 retailers that will not be open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, to cash in on millions of American shoppers seeking door-buster savings. See our updated list of those taking the day off from the shopping frenzy.

Anger Boils Over At Reston Zoning Meeting

Hundreds of Restonians packed the South Lakes High School cafeteria to voice opposition to a plan to increase Reston's density limit.

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• That's Not Your Neighbor's Dog. It's A Coyote
• Tattoo Shop Mocks Paralyzed Crash Victim
• 'Female Or Shemale' Quiz Prompts Investigation

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