Faster Non-Stop Train From DC To NYC Coming | Patch PM

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.

Amtrak To Launch Nonstop Trains From DC To New York: Report

Here's some good news if you like going to New York but hate the hassle of flying or taking the bus there: a two-and-a-half-hour train ride will soon be possible thanks to new nonstop Acela service from Amtrak, according to a report.

Virginia Town Morphs Into Zombieland To Film Walking Dead Spinoff

Downtown Hopewell is being converted into a creepy zombie-riddled area in time for the filming of cable network AMC's "Monument," a spinoff of "The Walking Dead" series. It will be filmed during the first two weeks of August.

Upscale Grocer In Georgetown Closes Aug. 1

After 25 years in operation, upscale grocery chain Dean & DeLuca is closing in Georgetown. The store will officially shutter its doors on Aug. 1.

Virginians Claim $87.1M In Forgotten Assets: Are You Owed Money?

Virginia is holding on to millions of dollars in unclaimed money, with one in four Virginians unaware that the state has cash or property that rightfully belongs to them. In the 2019 fiscal year, about $87.1 million in unclaimed assets was returned to Virginians, setting a record.

Fredericksburg Nominated For Best Small Town By Southern Living

Virginians know firsthand how wonderful their communities are and now the entire nation is about to find out. Fredericksburg has been nominated for Best Small Town by Southern Living. Leesburg is up for Best Mountain Town, too.

• Leesburg Nominated For Best Mountain Town By Southern Living

Also Worth A Look Today

• Tattoo Parlor inq Opens In Old Town Alexandria
• How To Support School Supply Drives For Fairfax County Students
• Signal Problem Causes Chaos For Metro Trains In Arlington
• Fire Causes Major Damage In Herndon Neighborhood
• Major Presidential Candidate Endorses DC Statehood
• Man Imprisoned For Cyberstalking Woman: DOJ
• Tysons Dealership Break-Ins Result In Stolen Cars, Arrests
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Border Collie Ready To Make A Splash
• Loudoun County Sheriff's Office Seeks Missing Teen
• Drivers Should Expect Route 123 Closure Aug. 6

Across America

• Antonella's Fall: From 'American idol' To Prison
• Man Raps About Killing Missing Girlfriend: Video
• Equifax Settlement Money Is Running Out, FTC Says
• Delta Pilot Arrested On Intoxication Suspicion
• Camper Tries To Shoot Bigfoot At National Park