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Capital Grille's Burger Eatery, GMU Seeks Developers: News Nearby
Top news includes JROTC cadet at Trump address, bear snacks from dog bowl and Redskins name survey. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.

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.
- GMU Begins Hunt For Developers To Expand Arlington Campus
- Alexandria JROTC Cadet To Attend State Of The Union
- Roads Closed Around Capitol For Trump State Of The Union
- Black Bear Enjoys Snack From Dog's Bowl While Relaxing On Deck
Redskins' Name Offends More Than Half Of Native Americans: Study
A new study found that at least half of more than 1,000 Native Americans surveyed are offended by the Washington Redskins' team name and Native American mascots in general. The findings run counter to other surveys, including one conducted by the Washington Post, that found most Native Americans aren't offended by the Redskins name.
Capital Burger Brings Gourmet Burgers, Elevated Shakes To Reston
The French-onion style burger with caramelized onions, Wisconsin Grand Cru Gruyère and shallot aioli happens to be the signature dish of The Capital Grille, the venerable steakhouse on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. It also serves as the inspiration for the company's new Reston venue, which boasts a menu of gourmet burgers, a world-class wine list and spiked shakes.
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Lidl To Open New Springfield Store In February
Discount grocery store chain Lidl is set to open a location in Springfield on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The newly-built location is the eighth Lidl store in Northern Virginia.
Teenager Injured In Baseball Bat Attack In Manassas: Police
The victim, a 16-year-old boy, reported to police that while he was walking in the area, several teenage boys approached him and one of the suspects struck the victim with a bat, while the other suspects punched him, the Prince William County Police Department said.
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VA, DC Catholic Clergy Accused Of Sexual Abuse: Full List
The journalism site ProPublica, a Patch Partner, has compiled the most comprehensive list so far of Catholic clergy "credibly accused" of sexual abuse. The list includes many abusers from Virginia and DC.
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Also Worth A Look Today
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- Sidewalk Butlers Replace Butt Buckets In Downtown Fredericksburg
- Police Arrest Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Woodbridge Exxon
- Herndon Police Investigate 2 Commercial Burglaries
- New Restaurant: Bonchon Coming To Reston In June
- Police Charge Woman In Buckingham Stabbing Case
- [solidcore]: Boutique Fitness Studio To Open H Street Location
- Armed Assault Suspect Sought In Georgia Avenue Attack: Video
- DC Police Arrest Suspect In November Shooting Near Metro Station
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