Virginia Best Small City Ranks 12th In The Country | 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.

Fried Chicken Sandwich Named Best In DC Area: Report

Got a hankering for a fried chicken sandwich? Forget Popeyes — go for Hot Lola's's version, says a new report.

Man Who Left Toddler In Hotel Room Arrested: Police

Prince William County Police have arrested a man who they say left a toddler alone in a Dumfries hotel room before fleeing from police.

Leesburg Ranked A Best Small City In America

Leesburg might not be the biggest in the state, but the community recently received recognition as one of the best small cities in the nation. The city narrowly missed the top 10 and ranking higher than all other Virginia cities that also made the cut.

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• How Ashburn Ranks Among Best Small Cities In America

St. Elmo's Coffee Pub Applies For Second Location

St. Elmo's Coffee Pub could be getting a second location at a mixed use development.

• New Coffeehouse Opening On Fredericksburg's Princess Anne Street

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Tysons Whole Foods With Food Hall, Pub Opens Oct. 30
• 3 VA Billionaires On Bloomberg List Of World’s Richest People
• Cops Drag Black American U Student Out Of Apartment: Report
• Nationals Vs. Astros, World Series Game 6: What You Need To Know
• Former Gov. Gerald Baliles Dies At Age 79, Battled Kidney Cancer
• Credit Cards Stolen, Used Near Franconia-Springfield Metro
• Part Of Shopping Center Sold, Townhouses Planned
• Alexandria Kinderchoir's Lantern Night Returns For Fifth Year
• Shooting Under Investigation In Manassas: Police
• Counterfeit Money Used At Nail Salon, Suspect Sought: Police
• School Bus Fight Ends In Teen's Arrest: Police
• Herndon Fried Chicken Sandwich Named Best In DC Area: Report
• New Bakery And Cafe Moving Into NW DC Neighborhood: Report
• Town Center Ice Skating Rink Opens Soon

Across America

• Fires Rage As Red Flag Conditions Return In CA
• College Athletes Can Profit Off Names: NCAA
• Alabama Abortion Ban Blocked By Judge
• Man At Nudist Camp Hurt After Crashing Golf Cart
• Boy's Heartwarming Thank You Note To Coach: Video