'Jason' Mask Robber | K9 Mourned | Restaurant Scores: News Nearby

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

• These VA Stores Have Biggest Black Friday Discounts, Study Says
• K-9 Dog Rex Dies: Manassas City Police
• Armed Man In Jason Mask Robs Burger King In Herndon: Police

Rose McGowan Arrested On Virginia Drug Charges

Actress Rose McGowan was arrested Tuesday on charges of felony drug possession; the warrant was issued nearly nine months after she flew through Dulles International Airport, but was just made public late last month.

Vienna Will Have A Nativity Scene For Puppies

Nativity scenes are common at churches during the Christmas season, but a Vienna church is putting a twist on the ritual. Church of the Good Shepherd is hosting a Live Puppy Nativity Saturday, Dec. 2. Yes, picture adorable puppies and dogs dressing up as shepherds and angels.

Thanksgiving 2017: Record Travel, Tips From Washington's Airports

For the many Washington, DC, area residents with flights booked for the Thanksgiving weekend via Dulles Airport or Reagan National Airport, officials have some tips to keep the hassles to a minimum. Airport authorities say they are preparing for a record holiday travel season between Thanksgiving and the New Year.

Ammo Found At Door Of Mount Vernon Apartment

Police are investigating gunshots heard in Mount Vernon during the day Tuesday, A resident reported the sound of gunshots in the 4500 block of Colony Court, and police discovered three rounds of ammunition at an apartment door and shell casings nearby.

Early Look At Thanksgiving Forecast For Virginia, DC

Before you give thanks next week, you might make a wish or two that the weather forecasters are wrong about weekend travel conditions ahead of Thanksgiving.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Head-On Crash Kills Gainesville Woman In Loudoun County
• MS-13 Gang Member Found Guilty Of Murder
• Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Mold Grows On Cream Cheese
• McLean Restaurant Inspections: Mold Grows In Ice Machine
• More Parking Restrictions Set In Old Town Alexandria
• Man Found Shot In Car On I-295 Ramp: Police
• Arlington New Year's Events: 2018 Guide

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