Elderly Scam, Stolen Clothes Thief, Romantic Dining: 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.

• Man Dupes Elderly Alexandria Resident In Magazine Scam: Report
• Free Alexandria Wedding Up For Grabs At Wedding Showcase
• Woman Caught At Store Exit Wearing Stolen Clothes: Police

8 Virginia Restaurants Among Most Romantic In US: New List

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and if you're still looking for a restaurant to take your loved one to on Feb. 14, a new list from OpenTable can help. The company released its list of 100 of the most romantic restaurants in the country Tuesday, and eight of those restaurants are right here in Virginia.

Snow, Ice: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Northern Virginia

Yet another wintry mix is on the way in Northern Virginia, and this one likely will have a considerable impact on Wednesday morning's commute. The National Weather Service's area headquarters in Sterling has issued a winter weather advisory from 3-10 a.m. Wednesday

Road Rage Incident Spills Into Woodbridge Dunkin Donuts: Police

A man was arrested last week after a case of road rage spilled into a Dunkin Donuts shop at 14200 Smoketown Road, according to Prince William County Police.

Tsunami Warning Issued For Va Coast Was Error, NWS Says

A text warning that a tsunami could be headed to the East Coast was sent in error Tuesday morning, causing panic to some before being identified as a mistake.

When To Watch Vienna Native In The 2018 Winter Olympics

Vienna native Garrett Roe will compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics on the Team USA Men's Hockey Team. There will be several chances to watch him compete as the Olympics begin in the coming days.

DC Amtrak Train Uncouples At 125 Miles Per Hour In Maryland

Cars on an Amtrak train heading from Washington, D.C., to New York City uncoupled Tuesday morning while traveling at 125 mile per hour near Havre de Grace, Maryland, reports and Amtrak officials said.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Falls Church City Named Best 'County' To Live In
• Fairfax Named One Of Top U.S. Counties To Live In
• Alexandria Named A Top 'County' To Live In
• Loudoun Named One Of Top U.S. Counties To Live
• Fairfax City Named One Of Top U.S. Counties To Live
• DC School Delay Alert: Ugly Wednesday Morning Likely
• Remembering Herndon's History: The USS Herndon
• Shady Deal Goes Bad In Herndon: Police

Across America

• 'Godfather' Lake Tahoe Estate For Sale At $3.75M
• "Dancing with the Stars" Tour Bus Crashes In Iowa
• Cake Mistaken For Female Reproductive Organ

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