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U.S. Capitol Shooting, Starbucks Beer and Wine, Hiring Blitz at Wawa: News Nearby
Top posts in Va. and D.C., including an adorable video of a panda taking a bath. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.
Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of our top posts from the past 24 hours.
U.S. Capitol Shooting: Man Pulled Gun in Security Line
U.S. Capitol Police shot and wounded a man who pulled out a gun in the security line at the Capitol Visitor's Center earlier today, resulting in a lockdown and temporary panic on Capitol Hill.
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U.S. Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa said in a press conference that the man walked into the north screening facility at the visitor's center at 2:39 p.m. for routine screening, and then drew a weapon and pointed it at the officers. >>> Read more.
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Love your latte in the morning at Starbucks? The popular coffee chain will soon begin counting on you returning later to unwind with a little wine and a bite to eat. Several Starbucks locations in Washington DC and Northern Virginia will soon begin offering their new "Starbucks Evenings" menu, which includes an assortment of wine and craft beer, along with shareable small plates. >>> Read more.
What's more adorable than a panda at the National Zoo? Perhaps video of the panda playing while bathing, which the Smithsonian Institute just released on YouTube. Tian Tian, the 18-year-old, 275-pound male panda at the National Zoo, was recently recorded splashing around in the late March warmth. >>> Read more.
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