Top 100 VA Schools, Women's March, Man Set On Fire: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Monday. 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 County Slams WMATA Over Reston Parking Fees
• Government Shutdown 2018: What It Means For Workers
• Teen Arrested After Man Set On Fire In Annandale

Lorton Teen Charged In Murders Of Girlfriend's Reston Parents

The Lorton teen accused of killing his girlfriend's Reston parents — who reportedly were concerned about his neo-Nazi views — was formally charged with two counts of murder on Friday. The 17-year-old boy, who remains unidentified by police but has been identified by one report as Nicholas Giampa, is still in the hospital under police guard.

Women’s March In Virginia Capital Draws Over 1,000

Hundreds of demonstrators held up signs that ranged from mocking the president to promoting equality at Saturday's second annual Women's March in Richmond. They chanted phrases such as "This is what democracy looks like," "Women's rights are equal rights" and "Coexist."

• Voting, Candidates Touted At Anniversary Of DC Women’s March

These Are The Top 100 Schools In Virginia For 2018, New List

Quality of life website Niche.com, which specializes in all different types of rankings, including schools, has created a new list that is a bit different than the usual lists the company is known for. In this one, Niche has ranked what it says are the top 100 schools in Virginia.

Long-Term Forecast For Rest Of Winter In NoVa, DC Released

Brutal cold started off the new year, but in recent days milder temperatures have brought about a January thaw with highs flirting with a spring-like 60 degrees in the Washington, DC, region. So what does the bulk of the winter have in store with two full months to go?

Human Body Part Found In Springfield Backyard

Detectives are investigating the discovery of a human body part outside a Springfield home Saturday.
Around noon police were called to a resident's report of human remains in the 5900 block of Brunswick Drive, where officers found a partially decomposed foot.

If DC Gets Amazon's 2nd HQ, It May Cost You Big Time

Amazon has released its list of 20 finalists for its second headquarters, and the D.C. area has nabbed three spots on the list. But a new report suggests that while an influx of $5 billion and 50,000 jobs may be good for the locality that lands Amazon, it may not be good for people currently paying rent in the D.C. area, with a $50 a month increase likely.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Regular Service Resumes After Fire On Tracks At Pentagon City
• Man Dies In Crash On Telegraph Road
• Frosty Brew Thru Saturday At Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
• Indulge At Annual McLean Chocolate Festival
• First Stage Of Wegmans Mixed-Use Development Moves Forward
• Nearly $9 Parking A Concern For Some At Franconia Metro
• Nearly $9 Parking A Concern For Some At Dunn Loring Metro
• Nearly $9 Parking A Concern For Some At Huntington Metro
• Parking Price Drops At West Falls Church Metro
• Suspicious Strangers Reported In Ashburn, Sterling: Police

Across America

• Senate OKs Bill To Reopen Government (Watch)
• Student Sent To Hospital After Ingesting Tide Pod
• 5 Basement Renovation Ideas That Pay Off Big Time
• The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Her

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