Visitor Spending In Alexandria Hits $826M: 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.

• Visitor Spending Reaches Record $826M In Alexandria
• Pokeworks To Open At Tysons Corner Center
• Alexandria Man Gets 10 Years For Sexual Assault Of Woman

Man Killed Near National Mall: Report

WASHINGTON, DC -- A man has died after an incident near the National Mall early Monday, according to a report.

Cars 'Sinking Into The Road' (Video)

A water main break in the region is causing cars to literally sink into the road, according to reports.

DC Area Reports Staggering Rainfall: Report

No, you aren't imagining all this rain: the D.C. area has recorded truly mind-blowing rainfall totals so far in 2018. In fact, at nearly 49 inches, this is D.C.'s third wettest year to date, and it means we've gotten far more rain than cities with rainy reputations like Seattle and London.

Tree Falls Onto Home In Alexandria: Police

ALEXANDRIA, VA—A tree fell onto a home Tuesday in Alexandria, according to police.

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Image via K. Summerer/Visit Alexandria