Dogs Kill Owner, Redskins Name, Christmas Lights: News Nearby

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

• Vienna Eateries To Participate In Winter Restaurant Week
• McLean Eateries To Participate In Winter Restaurant Week
• Washington DC's Best Food and Drink For 2018: Popular Website

Guide To The Best Holiday Lights In Virginia

We asked, you answered. Patch asked readers where to find the best holiday light displays in Virginia, and you came through. Here are the local homes that made readers' list of best holiday light displays in Northern Virginia and beyond.

Abused Dog Discovered Near Lake Anne, Cops Searching For Owner

Police have found a dog that was "barely recognizable" in Reston last week, and they searched the neighborhood Monday afternoon to find the owner responsible.

Change Redskins Name To The Redhawks: Activists

Native Americans gathered outside FedEx Field in Landover on Sunday to protest the name of the Washington Redskins, requesting that their name be changed to the Redhawks instead, according to a report.

Kirk Cousins Complains About DC Traffic

It's easy to forget that Washington Redskins players have to deal with the same nightmare commute that we do, and Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins couldn't resist complaining on social media after his win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

Woman Mauled To Death By Own Dogs In Goochland: Police

A young woman from Glen Allen apparently was mauled to death by her own pit bull dogs Thursday in the 2200 block of Manakin Road, according to the Goochland County Sheriff's Office.

Virginia's Best Food and Drink For 2018: Popular Website

Virginia is home to fine food and drink lovers, including local delicacies, historic foods, and incredible win. But which restaurant serves it up the best? The popular food site The Daily Meal has answers for you.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Man Jumps In Front Of Metro Train On Red Line: Police
• Billiken’s Smokehouse at The Chimneys Opens In Fredericksburg
• Alzheimer’s And Dementia Threat Looms For Aging Virginia
• Drunk Driver Nearly Runs Over Officer In Hybla Valley
• Man Arrested, 1 Suspect At Large In Huge Crime Bust
• Truck Hits School Bus In Manassas: Police
• House Of Mercy Burglarized In Manassas: Police
• Man Assaults Two Officers In Dumfries: Police
• Alexandria Man Who Distributed Opioids To Addicts Sentenced
• McLean Figure Skater To Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Across America

• Airport Power Outage: How To Check Flight Status
• 'Glee' Star To Plead Guilty To Child Porn Charges
• Holiday 2017: Best Last-Minute Gifts
• Myriad Boozing Santas Urinate, Brawl Around City

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