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Warm Weekend, Snow Mid-Week; Scalia Funeral Latest; Ice Rescue for Freezing Dog: News Nearby
Top posts in Va. and D.C., including James Beard Award nominees. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.
Patch has 31 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of our top posts from the past 24 hours.
Weather Roller Coaster: Sixties, Then Snow
The temperature this weekend will make it feel like spring has sprung, but we’ll get a sharp reminder next week that there’s still on more month of winter.
Find out what's happening in Dale Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
When the sun comes out Saturday, temperatures are expected to reach into the low 60s. The Weather Channel’s message: “Enjoy this while it lasts.” >>> Read more.
Find out what's happening in Dale Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
When a motorcade bearing the body of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia makes its way to the U.S. Supreme Court Friday, it will leave from Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home at 9902 Braddock Road in Fairfax.
Fairfax County Police have been contacted and are in discussions with the U.S. Supreme Court to see if they will take part in a motorcade Friday morning from Fairfax to the Supreme Court, Lt. Mike Tucker said. >>> Read more.
Dog Rescued from Lake Thoreau in Reston
Fire and Rescue personnel saved a dog that fell through the ice into a Reston lake Wednesday morning.
The 75-pound dog fell through thin ice on Lake Thoreau. Department members say they found the dog struggling to get out of the ice upon arrival.
Crew members quickly donned ice commander suits and rescued the dog in under 10 minutes. >>> Read more.
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