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Gun At Eatery, MD-13 Gang Tie, Ice Cream For Pups: News Nearby

Top news includes restaurant inspections, train cars separate, and a morning swim leads to arrest. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.

There was plenty of news across Virginia 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.

Free Puppy Ice Cream Offered

National Dog Day may have been on Sunday, Aug. 26, but there will be another way to celebrate your "pawsome" pets this week in northern Virginia.

Second Makiyah Wilson Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In

A second suspect turned himself in to police in connection with the shooting death of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson, according to reports. Wilson was killed near her home in Clay Terrace on July 16 when masked men opened fire in a crowded courtyard.

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Accused Killer Of Girl May Be MS-13 Member

Prosecutors plan to introduce evidence tying 23-year-old Darwin Martinez Torres, accused of brutally murdering Reston teen Nabra Hassanen last year, to the notorious MS-13 gang, according to a report.

White House Flag Furor After McCain's Death: Report

The White House lowered the flags to half staff in honor of recently deceased Sen. John McCain over the weekend. But by Monday, they were back at full staff much of the day -- breaking with tradition, according to a report.

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Metro Train Separates Near Reston: Report

A Metro Silver Line train had two cars separate shortly after departing the McLean station on Saturday, according to a report.

Ride-Hailing App For Women Coming To Region: Report

Soon, D.C.-area women will be able to hail rides with an app meant just for them, according to a report.
DCist reports that Safr will begin rolling out in D.C., as well as Maryland and Virginia at some point this year.

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