Weekend Derailment Won't Stop VRE, Amtrak: 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.

• VRE, Amtrak Trains Run After Weekend Derailment In Alexandria
• Family, Friends Of Bijan Ghaisar Mark Six Months Since Shooting
• Memorial Service To Be Held For Boy Killed At Franconia School

Woman Struck, Killed Near Reston Town Center: Police

RESTON, VA -- A woman has died after being struck by a car while crossing the road near Reston Town Center on Monday.

Boy Crushed To Death In Freak School Accident: Police

Police have released the name of a boy killed Friday in a freak accident at a Northern Virginia elementary school. The accident happened about 4:45 p.m. as the boy was attending the School Age Child Care program, police said.

NoVa Mentioned On SNL's Weekend Update (Video)

A Northern Virginia city's recent selection as the fittest city in America out of 100 cities earned it a mention in a joke on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment this weekend.

NoVa Doctor Assaults Patient: Police

A doctor who worked in Northern Virginia has been accused of "inappropriate contact" with an adult male patient during two separate office visits, and police believe there may be other victims.

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Image via Alexandria Fire Department