Virginia Schools Earn Rave, DC Schools Flunk | Patch PM

A financial website gives Virginia's schools high marks for their quality and safety, while Washington, DC, schools earned a failing grade. Plus, "Footloose" star Kevin Bacon sang karaoke with the Alexandria police chief, and the weekend's heavy rains caused a DC apartment wall to collapse. Here are the top local news stories worth reading and talking and knowing about on Monday, July 31, as pulled from our Virginia and Washington, D.C., sites.

Virginia Schools Rank In Top 10 In New Survey

As Virginia parents prepare to send their kids back to school soon, a new ranking says their school systems are among the best in the country, according to a new study released by WalletHub. The state ranked No. 6 overall for quality and safety in a new study published by the personal-finance website, while Washington, D.C., schools ranked No. 48th overall.

• Washington DC Schools Rank Near Bottom In New Survey

Kevin Bacon Sings 'Footloose' With Alexandria Police Chief (Video)

When Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown began to sing "Footloose" Saturday night, the audience got a big surprise when the actor who starred in the iconic '80s film came up to join along.

Two Virginia Men Sue Chipotle Following Norovirus Outbreak

Two men are suing Chipotle after they got sick eating at a Sterling, Virginia location, according to WTOP. The two men are among over 135 people that fell ill after eating at the location, while at least two tested positive for norovirus. They are suing for $74,000 in damages.

More Virginia/DC news:

• 1 Killed In Woodbridge House Fire
• Wanted MS-13 Gang Member Arrested In Arlington
• 1 Man Dead In Double Shooting In Northwest Washington
• 11 DC Residents Displaced After Wall Collapses From Heavy Rain
• DC Resident Shot In Turks And Caicos, Flown To U.S.
• Attempted Abduction Foiled By 10-Year-Old Girl’s Dog In Woodbridge
• ‘Upskirting’ Suspect Arrested In Sterling
• Uber, Police Car Involved In Violent Crash In DC: Report
• Naked Man Walks Down Columbia Pike, Is Arrested: Police

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