Festivals And Fireworks This Weekend In DC Area: News Nearby

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

• DC, NoVA Weekend: Taste Of Fairfax, Folklife Festival, Fireworks
• Peacekeeper Attacked At Manassas Party: Police
• Fairfax City WOW House: $930K For Super-Sized Splendor

Massive Theft Reported At NoVa Mall: Police

Tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise were stolen from various businesses at a mall in Northern Virginia, police say.

DWI Checkpoint Happening In NoVa Friday

Police will be conducting a DWI checkpoint in Northern Virginia on June 29. A location and time have not been announced, but checkpoints typically happen at night.

Woman Kicks, Spits On Officers In Va. Metro Station: Police

A woman is facing multiple charges after police say she stole from a local mall and then attacked officers when they tried to arrest her.

Timeline For Week-Long Heat Wave In Virginia

You've already gotten a taste of some 90-plus highs in Virginia in the last week or so. Get ready for as many as nine straight days of it, according to a report.

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DC, NoVA Weekend: Taste Of Fairfax, Folklife Festival, Fireworks
Peacekeeper Attacked At Manassas Party: Police
Fairfax City WOW House: $930K For Super-Sized Splendor
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Man Stabbed During Alexandria Robbery: Police
Intense Heat Wave To Start Weekend In Alexandria: Report
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