Swastikas In Sterling, Holiday Thieves, Uber Attack: News Nearby

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

• Autopsy: Man Killed Wife, Daughter, Then Self In Spotsylvania
• Suspected Gang Members Beat Man With Baseball Bat: Police
• Thanksgiving Crime Ring Busted At Tysons Corner Center

Here's How Much You Must Make To Buy A DC-Area Home

The District and its surrounding suburbs make up the eighth-most expensive area to buy a home in the country, a report released this month says. Washingtonians must make at least $84,503 to buy a home for the median sale price, according to the website HSH.com.

Reward Offered For Killer Of DC Punk's Beefeater Guitarist

Someone must have information that could lead to the killer who stabbed pioneering Washington, DC, punk rocker Frederick "Freak" Smith at a crowded Los Angeles are park. Authorities have renewed a $10,000 reward for information leading to the killer.

Virginia Ranked One Of Most Generous States In 2017

Congratulations Virginia, you have generous hearts and share your blessings with neighbors. The state ranks seventh in a new list of the most charitable states in the nation.

Family Demands Answers On McLean Man Shot On GW Parkway

A man fatally shot by U.S. Park Police during a Nov. 17 pursuit has been identified as Bijan C. Ghaisar, 25, of McLean. He died of his injuries Monday, Nov. 27, his family said in a statement, adding he was not armed and they are still waiting for an explanation as to why the officers shot him.

National Christmas Tree Lighting 2017: When To Watch On TV

The 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting event will be held Thursday, Nov. 30; if you didn't score a ticket, watch it next week on TV.

Virginia, DC's Most Dangerous Intersections: Report

A number of crossroads in Virginia and The District could be contenders for the worst intersection ever. But there is one in each region that stands above the rest as the most dangerous when it comes to fatal crashes.

Swastikas Painted On Signs, Car, Sidewalk In Sterling: Police

Two different vandalism incidents involving swastika symbols were reported last weekend, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The first was Saturday in the 100 block of Environs Road, and the second was Sunday in the area of Tripleseven Road and Environs road.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Herndon Restaurant Cited After Fire Starts On Stove
• Armed Boy Targeting 7-Elevens Busted In Woodbridge: Police
• 97-Year-Old Runs Alexandria's Turkey Trot: Full Results
• Thanksgiving Thieves Nabbed Near Mount Vernon
• Unruly Shoplifters Busted At Springfield Store
• Uber Driver Sexually Assaults Woman In Woodbridge: Police

Across America

• TV Schedule For Classic Christmas Movies 2017
• Landlord May Have To Live In Crime-Ridden Complex
• Mom Who Killed Disabled Daughter Commits Suicide
• 12 Artificial Christmas Trees That Look Real

Patch PM shares a few of the day's must-read items from our Virginia and Washington DC network. The Patch community platform serves more than 40 communities in the region. Thank you for reading!

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