Urine Thrower Plea | Jury Scam | TEDx Georgetown: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, D.C., 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.

• TEDxGeorgetown Returns With Saturday Conference
• Man Found Guilty For Starting Fire, Killing 4-Year-Old Girl
• 2nd Man Arrested In Death Of Woodrow Wilson Grad

Rider Who Threw Urine On Bus Driver Pleads Guilty

A DC woman who was arrested for throwing a cup of her own urine at an X2 Metrobus driver pleaded guilty to simple assault Thursday, officials said.

Confederate High School Name Dropped For 'Justice'

After years of discussing the matter, the Fairfax County School Board has finally landed on a million-dollar decision to rename J.E.B. Stuart High School after controversy over having a school named for a Confederate general. The school's new name is Justice High School.

Fairfax County Cop Hospitalized Responding To Heroin Overdose

It is unknown whether the heroin in the car contained synthetic opioids, but cops have been hospitalized before in the same manner.

DUI Checkpoint Friday In Loudoun County

A DUI checkpoint will be held Friday night somewhere in Loudoun County, so beware. That's the word from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Where Are The Best Mexican Restaurants In Virginia, DC?

The foodie website The Daily Meal has just released its rankings of the best Mexican restaurant in every state plus The District. Find the NoVa eatery and the DC celebrity chef venue that earned praise.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Stolen Pit Bull Puppy Sought In Manassas
• Woman Duped By Jury Duty Scam In Fairfax
• Juvenile Arrested In September Fatal Shooting: D.C. Police
• Drug Drop-Off Box A Hit In Stafford: Police
• Northern Virginia Weekend Weather: Rain Looming But When

Across America

• Trump: Gillespie May 'Save Our Great Heritage'
• 911 Tapes: 10-Year-Old Goes On Joy Ride
• Forrest Gump Is Running Around, And It's Amazing
• 2 Women Rescued After Months Stranded At Sea

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