Hot New Dining Concept Comes To NoVA School Cafeterias | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Virginia and DC on Thursday. 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.

Fast Casual-Type Dining Coming To NoVA Schools

Student feedback is leading several Northern Virginia school districts to introduce a fast casual-type dining dining program. The Cuisine Solutions' Café + Teria program operates like CAVA or similar fast casual restaurants, letting students customize their meals with various ingredients.

Man Dives Into Trash Can During Wild Police Chase

Two men who led police on a chaotic chase Tuesday were facing numerous charges even before the day unfolded. But a pursuit near two schools and one of them diving into a resident's trash can will result in more charges.

Man Regular Customer Of Girls In Sex Trafficking Ring

A federal jury convicted a Woodbridge man Wednesday for sex trafficking two girls, ages 14 and 16. In court documents the man is described as a frequent commercial sex customer of a prostitution ring that trafficked the two girls over the course of two years in the DMV area.

Bars To Stay Open Later Labor Day Weekend

Partygoers will have the chance to stay out on the town a little bit later Labor Day weekend, as certain bars, restaurants, clubs and hotels will stay open until 4 a.m. Friday through Monday morning.

Music Teacher Accused Of Sex Crimes Against Kids

A Fairfax County Public Schools music teacher is facing charges for sex offenses against children, the Hanover County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday. He is charged with five felony counts of use of a communication system for crimes against children.

'Danger Zone': Law On Passing A Stopped School Bus

The end of the Labor Day holiday weekend kicks the new academic year into high gear across Virginia. That means drivers need to reminder to follow a few rules of the road and watch out for kids. Getting caught violating the law could carry a fine of close to $600 and other penalties for drivers.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Children's Advil Recall In Virginia, DC: How To Check Labels
• Deadly Salmonella-Tainted Raw Chicken Sickens 1 In Virginia
• Labor Day Capitol Concert 2018: What To Know Before You Go
• Fast Casual-Type Dining Coming To Loudoun County Schools
• Free Labor Day DQ Blizzards: How To Get One In Kingstowne
• DC, NoVA Labor Day Weekend: National Book Festival, Porktoberfest
• Man Exposes Himself To Female Driver In Dumfries: Police
• Man Fatally Shot in Manassas: Police
• Missing Fairfax County Man Sought In Hamilton: Police
• Vienna Restaurant Violations: Dead Roaches, Live Flies
• Fall Festival Features Taste Of Falls Church, Beer Garden, More

Across America

• Dog Swept Overboard Found Alive And Well
• 17 Illnesses, 1 Death Linked To Chicken Recall
• Boy Trapped In Flooded Sewer Signals Just In Time
• Man Threatened To Shoot Globe Employees: Feds
• NYC Becomes 'Jewtropolis' On Snapchat Map

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