Flash Flood Watch, Storm Photos, Taste Of Del Ray: News Nearby

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

• Flash Flood Watch Issued For D.C., VA Tuesday
• Incredible Reston Storm Videos, Photos Will Blow Your Mind
• 10th Taste Of Del Ray: Get Unlimited Tastes From Eateries

Chili's Data Breach May Affect Virginia Locations

If you ate at a Chili's Grill & Bar restaurant in March or April and paid for your meal with a credit or debit card, you should check your bank statement for unusual activity. The restaurant chain, which has more than two dozen locations in Virginia, said its data was breached.

Maryland Council Member Breaks Into NoVA Home: Police

Fairfax County Police have charged a Bladensburg, Maryland, town council member of breaking into a Fairfax home. Selwyn Bridgeman, 41, is charged with burglary after allegedly breaking into the wrong home in January.

Snow In Old Town, Riverfront: Virginia Photo Contest Submissions

Whether you're at your favorite park in your hometown or on a getaway to the beach or the mountains, there are plenty of picture-perfect places around Virginia. In fact, your fellow Patch readers have shared some impressive photos for our May photo contest.

D.C. Memorial Day 2018: Parades, Concerts, Motorcycles And More

Washington comes alive with patriotic cheer Memorial Day weekend, complete with marching bands, motorcycles, a parade, a concert and more. Read on to find out what's in store for May 25-28.

Man Accidentally Shoots Self In Apartment

Fairfax County Police say a man got shot when his gun accidentally went off in his West Falls Church apartment Friday. Around 3 p.m., police responded to Fairfax Hospital, where the man was being treated for non-life-threatening gunshots injuries.

Students Attend First Lady's 'Be Best' Ceremony

Whitman Middle School students were among the DC area students invited to the White House for the May 7 launch of First Lady Melania Trump's Be Best initiative. Two seventh-grade students from Whitman Middle School, along with two seventh-graders from Franklin Middle School in Chantilly discussed how they feel about school, the role that technology plays in their lives, and the issues they are concerned about.

Trump Motorcade Takes Scary Trip Through Tornado Warning

Even as the National Weather Service was blasting alerts telling DC residents to get off the road and take shelter, President Donald Trump's motorcade traveled straight through an area that was under active tornado warning on Monday evening. A reporter chronicled the wild ride.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Free Concerts In The Park Held Throughout Summer
• Fallen Virginia Officers Honored During National Police Week
• Man Busted At Court For Holding Weed: Police
• Body Found In Sewer System At Pumping Station
• Bleeding Man At Reston Town Center Attacks Firefighter: Police
• Severe Storm Strands Man Under Bridge

Across America

• Fundraiser For 7 Kids Who Lost Mom In Crash
• Watch Dizzying Rescue As Victim Lowered From Ship
• Tom Wolfe Dies At 88
• Would You Golf With a Goat? Well, Now You Can
• Giraffe At Zoo Atlanta Killed In Freak Accident

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