Raw Meat, Bad Burgers In Restaurant Inspections: 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.

• Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections: Raw Hamburgers Spoiled
• Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Raw Meats Left Out Overnight
• McLean Restaurant Inspections: The Mold Saga Continues

Uber Driver Tries To Rape Passenger Near US Capitol: Report

Police are trying to track down an Uber driver from Oxon Hill who is accused of trying to sexually assault a female passenger near the U.S. Capitol.

Herndon Man Pleads Guilty To Shooting At Cop

A Herndon man has pleaded guilty to several charges related to an incident last January when an officer was fired upon after attempting to make a traffic stop.

White Christmas 2017: Here Are The Chances For NoVa And DC

Did the snow last weekend, and the trace overnight, have you dreaming of a white Christmas? Forecasters say the odds of the winter fantasy coming true –are pretty slim in the Washington, D.C. region.

Wi-Fi Now Available At These Metro Stations

Some rare good news for Metro riders: WMATA just announced that Wi-Fi is now available at 30 Metro stations.

3 Ways To Boost Business Before The End Of 2017

If you have year-end goals to meet, here's how Patch can help out.

Heroic Elevator Rescue Made In Tysons

First responders made a heroic and daring rescue after a resident got stuck in an Tysons elevator near the 11th floor Wednesday evening. And it all happened without anyone getting hurt.

Nearby Spike In Overdose Deaths Prompts Warning In Alexandria

A recent spike in overdose deaths close to Alexandria has prompted warnings about a deadly strain of heroin circulating.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• New Pizza Joint Opening At Capitol Riverfront
• Reston Hospital Center Plans Major Expansion: Report

Across America

• Little Girl Steals Baby Jesus. Then This Happened.
• Recovering Heroin Addict: My Baby Saved My Life
• Swimming With Shark Ends With Bitten By Shark

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