'Upskirt' Metro Arrest | 'Cheap Eats' Stops In VA | Adorable Cats Need Homes: 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.

• International Cat Day: Fairfax County Cats In Need Of Adoption
• 'Cheap Eats' Show To Feature Old Town Alexandria Eateries
• 'Cheap Eats' Show To Feature Del Ray Eateries
• Deputies Save Two Men From Overdose

Washington DC Solar Eclipse: What You Need To Know

The solar eclipse is just a couple weeks away, and as excitement builds to witness this once (or twice) in a lifetime event, there's a few things you should keep in mind as the date approaches. Everything you need to know about the eclipse in DC, including what time it happens, the weather forecast, safety tips, where you can get special glasses, and more is below.

How Virginia, DC Schools Are Ranked On Best Schools List

With the 2017-18 school year only a month away from kicking off across Virginia and DC, students and their parents can see how their particular school district stacks up against others in the state as Niche.com has released its annual rankings of best schools and school districts in the country.

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• Ten Best Hospitals In DC, Virginia: US News And World Report
• Two Teens Reported Missing in Leesburg: Police
• 'Upskirt' Photographer At DC Metro Station Arrested: Police
• DC Man Buys $1M Lottery Ticket On Busch Gardens Vacation
• Former Falls Church Teacher Sentenced For Sexual Battery
• Long-Term Parking Coming To Alexandria Amtrak Station
• New Potbelly Catering Kitchen Opens In Vienna
• Dirt Biker Leads Police On Chase In Springfield
• Mount Vernon Teen Missing In Possible Gang-Related Activity
• ALDI Is Holding A Hiring Event In Annandale

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