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Arlington Cemetery Security Change, Cat Cafe Coming | Top News
Top news in Virginia and DC last week includes an officer dying on duty, changes to pot possession prosecutions and a Jeopardy streak.
Patch has 32 sites in communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week.
Police Officer Dies On Duty After Suffering Medical Emergency
A Fairfax City Police sergeant died New Year's Eve after he suffered a medical emergency while on duty.
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Alexandria's First Cat Café Seeks Approval To Open
Alexandria will be getting its first cat café, which will combine food and drink service with separate areas featuring adoptable cats.
Woodbridge Resident On 6-Game 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak
A Woodbridge resident started the new year on the right foot, winning her seventh game of "Jeopardy!"
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Gov't Photo ID Now Required To Visit Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery increased its security posture Friday, Dec. 3 due to current conditions.
Both Manassas Denny's Shooting Suspects Arrested
Two men wanted in connection with the killing of a food delivery driver and wounding a customer at a Denny's restaurant in Manassas are in custody.
New Fairfax Prosecutor Ends Pot Possession Prosecutions: Report
On his first day in office, Fairfax County's new commonwealth's attorney said his office will no longer prosecute simple marijuana possession cases against adults.
Father Beats Man Found Half Nude With Children: Police
The Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office arrested a North Carolina man who was severely beaten by a father after he was allegedly found half nude in a bedroom with two small children.
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- Fredericksburg Gun Giveback To Be Held At Police Headquarters
- Redskins Fire Bruce Allen After Years Of Failure
- Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket Bought At Arlington 7-Eleven
- Sports Bar Suddenly Closes In Kingstowne Area
- Virginia REAL ID Deadline: When, Why You Should Get One In 2020
- DC Woman Killed In New Year's Day Hit And Run
- Resident, Dogs Rescued From Kingstowne House Fire
- NoVA Economy Heads Into 2020s Still Hostage To Federal Spending
- 1 In VA Sickened In Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Fruit: CDC
- Mount Vernon Shooting Leads To Arrest, Memorial Fund For Victim
- New Year's Day Fire Displaces 2 Residents In Burke Area
- Vienna Music Instructor Accused Of Sexual Battery
- Dog Dies In New Year's Eve Annandale Fire, Residents Displaced
- 1st Baby Of 2020 At Prince William Medical Center Is A Boy
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