Attempted Pentagon Car Bomber Arrested: Police | Patch PM

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.

Reston Baker Builds Food Empire One Bag Of Granola At A Time

Dania Abimourched did not set out to be a granola entrepreneur. But, the first of her two sons had food allergies and she began baking granola at home, so he'd have something to snack on. Inspired by the interest her co-workeres showed in her treats, Abimourched launched Dano's Granola in January 2019.

Man With Machete Gets Knocked Over In Road Rage Incident

A road rage incident Monday afternoon resulted in a man pulling a machete out of his truck and then walking toward another driver who had followed him to his house and parked at the end of his driveway, according to the sheriff's office.

Judge Closes Hearing For Teen Accused Of Killing Mother, Brother

A Virginia judge ordered reporters out of a Fauquier County Circuit Court hearing room Monday afternoon in the case of Levi Norwood, 17, who is charged with the Valentine's Day killing of his mother and brother, citing the need to protect jury selection and the privacy of a youth.

National Children's Museum Open For Business Again In DC

The National Children's Museum is open for business again at a new location in downtown D.C., according to news reports.

Attempt To Blow Up Vehicle At Pentagon Leads To Charges: Police

An Arkansas man was in court Tuesday afternoon to face charges that he attempted to blow up a vehicle Monday morning at the Pentagon, according to federal prosecutors.

Real Estate Tax Hike, Admission Tax In Fairfax's Proposed Budget

Fairfax County residents could see the average real estate tax bill increase by $346 next year, if the Board of Supervisors approves the fiscal year 2021 advertised budget plan rolled out at its meeting Tuesday.

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