Death Penalty Sought In Reston Girl's Fatal Beating | Fall Foliage Update | 'Race For Every Child': News Nearby

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

• Death Penalty Sought In Reston Girl's Killing: Report
• D.C. Residents To Rally For Children's National At 'Race For Every Child'
• Fall Foliage In Vienna: Peak Season Coming Soon
• Fall Foliage In Alexandria: Peak Season Coming Soon

Alarming Video Shows Sparks Flying From Reston-Bound Metro Train: Report

A Twitter user uploaded an alarming video Monday morning of what appears to be a Metro train with a wheel throwing sparks everywhere. The video taken at 6 a.m. of a train with no passengers on the Silver Line to Reston, the user says.

Rats! DC Makes Pest Control Company's List Of Worst Cities For Rodent Infestations

Yikes: The District has been named among the Top 5 "Rattiest Cities," according to a report issued today by the pest control company Orkin, coming in at No. 5.

Bar Louie ‘Grand Opening’ Tuesday At Potomac Town Center In Woodbridge

With the official grand opening Tuesday of the latest Bar Louie location, this one at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 15001 Potomac Town Place, there are now six Bar Louie restaurants in the northern Virginia area.

Amber Alert Suspect Busted In Woodbridge

A man is being held without bond after allegedly abducting a teenager Sunday and prompting an Amber Alert by Virginia State Police.

Potomac Yard Condo Plan Adds More Units Despite Resident Objections

The Alexandria City Council voted 6-1 to move forward with an amended Potomac Yard condominium development Saturday over the disapproval of some community members who live near the future Pulte development.

» Also Worth a Look Today

• Woodbridge 2017 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Manassas 2017 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Fairfax City 2017 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Leesburg 2017 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Kingstowne 2017 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Arlington 2017 Sex Offender Halloween Safety Map
• Hit-And-Run Driver Strikes Pedestrian In Falls Church
• Motorcycle Crash Kills Man In Lorton
• Reston Rideshare Driver Hits Woman In The Head: Police
• FBI Seeks 11-Year-Old Girl Missing From D.C.
• D.C. Man Sentenced To Prison For Sexually Assaulting Woman On Way To Work

» Across America

• #MeToo: Sexual Harassment Not Just Hollywood Issue
• Anne Frank Costume Trivializes Holocaust: Critics
• Watch: Dog Survives Wildfire, Reunites With Family

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