Santa Is Coming To Town: 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.

• Santa Is Coming To Town: Schedule For His Vienna Stops
• Man Arrested For Exposing Himself At Gym In Woodbridge: Police
• Man Stabbed By Two Unknown Suspects In Georgetown: Police

Double The Average Snow Predicted For DC Area: Forecast

A local weather team claims that we could see double the average snowfall in the D.C. area this winter.

Local Woman Finds Live Frog In Her Salad: Report

Well, that's one way to be sure your salad is fresh: a woman in the area made quite a startling discovery when she found a live frog in her salad, according to a report.

NoVa Man Accused Of Abducting Wife, Child Arrested In NYC

A local resident is finally behind bars, nearly eight months after police began looking for him after they say he abducted and assaulted his wife and child in Northern Virginia.

Taco Bamba To Open In December At University Mall

Chef Victor Albisu has announced a Taco Bamba will open at University Mall on Thursday, Dec. 6. It will be located at 10629 Braddock Road, Fairfax across the street from George Mason University, Albisu's alma mater.

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Vehicle Break-In Suspect Arrested In Sterling: LCSO
Home Burglars Caught In The Act In Woodbridge: Police
Alexandria Restaurant Inspections: Fruit Flies Near Register
McLean Restaurant Inspections: 8 Violations At Eatery
Burke Family Gives Out Crochet Drink Sleeves To Spread Kindness
Shot Fired Into Home Leads To Drug, Gun Charges In Stafford: SCSO
Stop Holiday Porch Pirates: 5 Tips From Fairfax County Police
Metro PCS Robbers Sought In Dumfries: Police
Shots Fired At Home, Vehicle In Gainesville: Police
Celebrate The Holidays With Your Dog At DC’s Deck The Paws
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