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Where Air Quality Grades Failed In DC, NoVA: Patch PM

Kissing bug | Lambs flock to Mount Vernon | Help chart Claude Moore Farm's future | Cops handcuff 9-year-old | Amazon leases space: Patch PM

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The U.S. Capitol is shrouded in haze during a morning commute in Washington, DC., when air quality was poor.
The U.S. Capitol is shrouded in haze during a morning commute in Washington, DC., when air quality was poor. (Stefan Zaklin/Getty Images/Fil)

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia 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.

22 New Lambs Born At George Washington's Mount Vernon

When spring comes around, we picture blooming flowers, greener landscapes and warmer weather. George Washington's Mount Vernon estate can add another perk to that list: the birth of baby animals.

'All Ideas Are Welcome': Planning Begins For Claude Moore Farm

After Claude Moore Colonial Farm closed late last year, the future of the 69-acre park will be determined by a public planning process. The National Park Service will begin that planning with an open house Thursday, April 25.

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Video Shows Cop Chasing, Handcuffing 9-Year-Old Boy: Report

A video appears to show a D.C. police officer chasing and handcuffing a 9-year-old boy, according to a Fox 5 report. The child's mother says the boy was leaning against a car, which provoked police.

Here's How Dirty Your DC, NoVA Community's Air Really Is: Report

More than 40 percent of Americans live in areas with unhealthy air, according to a new report published by the American Lung Association. Chances are, millions of DC residents and Virginians are among them.

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