Jack Evans Runs For Old Seat, Vandals At Nonprofit: News Nearby

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

• Vision Zero Aims To Reduce Transportation-Related Fatalities
• Pedestrian Struck On Broad Street In Falls Church: Police
• Valentine's Day 2020 Restaurant Options Around Alexandria
• Valentine's Day 2020 Restaurant Options Around Vienna

Sale Of McLean Home Becomes Most Expensive In DC Region

The $45 million sale of The Falls property has set a new record for the DC region.

DC Police Investigate Fatal Shooting In Southeast

Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating a homicide that took place Monday night blocks away from the Congress Heights Metro Station.

Jack Evans Running In Special Election 10 Days After Resigning

Jack Evans, who resigned in January to avoid being expelled from the D.C. Council over ethics violations, intends to run for his Ward 2 seat in the upcoming special election.

Bloomberg Campaign Official Makes Stop In Leesburg: Report

A top official with billionaire Michael Bloomberg's presidential campaign made a stop in Leesburg Monday to speak with town officials and explain why he believes the former New York City mayor is the Democrats' best chance to beat President Donald Trump in November's presidential election.

Downtown Micah Ministries Vandalized For Third Time In A Week

Two windows panes were broken Monday morning at the Micah Ecumenical Ministries building in downtown Fredericksburg, the third time in a week that windows have been broken at the non-profit, which cares for the homeless.

Amtrak 3-Day Sale Features Discounted Fares From DC, Virginia

Travel organizations encourage people to recognize National Plan Your Vacation Day on Tuesday, Jan. 28, a day for people to think about planning time off for the rest of the year. It's a timely reminder as Amtrak begins its three-day sale from Jan. 28 to 30.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Make A Healthy Choice: Washington Area's Best Gyms
• ALX Community Finishes Expansion To Waterfront Location
• Person In Custody After Springfield Plaza Stabbing: Police
• 4 Masked Men Rob Reston 7-Eleven At Gunpoint
• Police Investigate Armed Robbery Of Herndon Area Sunoco Station
• Suspect Attacks Store Clerk, Steals Cigarettes In Crystal City
• 2 Persons Of Interest Sought In Queens Chapel Armed Robbery
• Man Seriously Injured By Gun In His Backpack: Police
• Florida Man Pleads Guilty In Opioid-Related Death of Leesburg Man
• Spotsylvania Museum's New Location Offers Expansion Possibilities
• Fredericksburg Requests Feedback on Winter Restaurant Week
• Woodbridge Robbery Suspects Arrested In Richmond: Police
• Loudoun Hosts Opioid Overdose Training
• Police Search For Suspect In Convenience Store Armed Robbery

Across America

• The Final Moments Of The Flight That Killed Kobe
• 5th U.S. Case Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Arizona
• Good News In America, Week Ending Jan. 25
• Millions Of Youth Athletes Bullied By Coaches
• Fotis Dulos In Critical Condition, Police Say

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