Best Italian Food, Cute Red Pandas, Trump Zinger: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Wednesday. 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.

• This Is The Best Italian Restaurant In DC: Report
• 2 Snowy Owls Spotted Near National Mall: Report
• National Zoo Adds 2 Adorable Red Pandas
• Former Vienna Lawyer Laundered $2M: Prosecutors

White House Easter Egg Roll Ticket Lottery Begins Friday

Members of the public can request free tickets through an online lottery for the 140th White House Easter Egg Roll starting this week, the White House announced

Obama Among Final Name Choices For New Elementary School

The West End School Naming Committee has narrowed name choices for the soon-to-open school at 1701 North Beauregard down to four. One option is Barack and Michelle Obama Elementary School.

I-66 Tolls In Opposite Direction Proposed By State Lawmakers

As state lawmakers consider options to tackle the high tolls on Interstate 66, one proposal suggests commuters going in the opposite direction during rush hour should pay them.

DC, NoVa's Flu Severity Level Among Highest In US: Report

The D.C. and Northern Virginia area is a national flu hot spot, with one of the most severe levels of influenza in the U.S., according to a new report analyzing national doctor office data.

DC Mayor Brutally Burns Donald Trump

D.C. Mayor Muriel Browser landed quite the zinger on President Trump after reports surfaced that he wanted a big military parade to show off the fearsome arsenal of the United States.

Good, Bad Grades In Recent Restaurant Inspections

• 19 Violations At One Place: Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections
• Live Roaches Abundant: Loudoun County Restaurant Inspections
• Repeated Roach Violations: PWC Restaurant Inspections
• Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections: Brion’s, Jersey Mike’s, More

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Benefit Show To Be Held For Kingstowne Fire Victims
• Woodbridge Toys R Us, Babies R Us Liquidating
• Over 400 Toxic Sites Located In Virginia, DC: EPA
• Kingstowne Family In Need After Fire Destroys Home
• 16-Year-Old Forced To Be Prostitute At Springfield Motel: Report
• Deputy Accidentally Shoots Himself In Ashburn: Police
• Knife-Wielding Man Smacked With Skateboard In Dumfries: Police

Across America

• Gerber Baby For 2018 Is First With Down Syndrome
• Yes, This Is A Car Orbiting Earth
• Toys R Us Liquidation Sales Start Wednesday
• Pyeongchang Winter Olympics 2018: TV Schedule

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