Lyrid Meteor Shower 2018 In NoVa: News Nearby

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

• Lyrid Meteor Shower 2018: When To Watch In Virginia
• Missing Woman Sought In Manassas: Police
  
• Man Busted For Bizarre Shooting In Stafford: Police

Drunk Woman Spits On Cop At Cheesecake Factory In NoVa: Police

A woman who really wanted to patronize The Cheesecake Factory in Northern Virginia Tuesday also was really drunk, according to police. Things then went from bad to worse for Caroline Wilson, 26, who was arrested at the scene and charged with assault on law enforcement, disorderly conduct and drunk in public.

'Black Panther' Star To Speak At Howard University

WASHINGTON, DC -- Talk about a huge get: Chadwick Boseman, the star of the mega-blockbuster "Black Panther," will travel all the way from Wakanda to Washington, D.C. to speak at the commencement ceremony for Howard University next month.

Man Terrorizes McDonald's Employees

A Falls Church man that caused a commotion at a NoVa McDonald's was arrested Tuesday night, Fairfax County Police say.

Redskins President Is Least Trustworthy In Football: Agents' Poll

WASHINGTON, DC -- In the eyes of NFL agents, Washington Redskins President Bruce Allen is the least trustworthy executive in the league, according to a recent poll.

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Richmond Highway Project Estimated to Take 10 Years
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Fire Breaks Out At McLean Building
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Shooting Rumors At Robinson Secondary False: Police

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