DUI Checkpoint | Hijab Incident | Crafty Robbers: News Nearby

Here's what's going on in Virginia/DC on Friday, Nov. 17:

• DUI Checkpoint Friday In Loudoun County
• Students Defend Burke Teacher Accused Of Pulling Off Hijab
• Robbers Trick Store Owner, Steal Jewelry, Cash

Reston Homeowners Beware: A Burglar Is On The Loose

RESTON, VA -- Fairfax County Police are warning residents in the Reston area that a burglar may have broken into multiple homes in the middle of the night recently.

DC A Top Contender For Amazon's 2nd Headquarters: Report

WASHINGTON, DC -- D.C. is a top contender for Amazon's second headquarters, a $5 billion project that would bring 50,000 jobs to the area, according to a report.

Giant, Wegmans, Whole Foods: Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours

Despite the days of preparation and assigning different family members to bring their special dishes to the Thanksgiving feast, it's inevitable that someone will still have to race to the store for last-minute purchases of dinner rolls, whipped cream, potatoes, wine or stuffing mix. Which grocery stores will be open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 23, and how about Black Friday, if you need to re-supply to feed a house full of visitors?

Man Throws Gun Onto Subway Track During Fight With Police: MTPD

WASHINGTON, DC — Two Metro Transit Police Officers were injured in a "violent struggle" with a suspect armed with an illegal firearm at a DC metro station, police said.

More Virginia/DC news:

Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure On Alexandria MetroBus
Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted In Arlington
Free Pizza For &pizza Opening In Tysons
Vandal Smashes Window Of New Vienna Home
Leonids 2017 Meteor Shower Peak Weekend In Virginia, DC
Denied Customer Punches Restaurant Employee In Fairfax
Northern Virginia Weekend Weather: Rain, Sun, Wind
Crash Kills Man In Manassas

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