Dog Easter Egg Hunt, Housing Expo, Road Rage Plea: News Nearby

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

• Dog Easter Egg Hunt March 24 In Fredericksburg
• Night Egg Hunt March 29 In Fairfax
• Alexandria Road-Rage Shooting Suspect Pleads Self-Defense: Report

Arlington Named 'Best Place To Live In Virginia' In 2018 List

What's the best place to live in Virginia? That depends on who you ask. According to a new set of rankings released by the neighborhood data site Niche.com, Arlington is the best place to live in Virginia in 2018.

Students At Town Hall Demand Tougher Action On Guns: Reports

A town hall meeting on Wednesday evening on gun violence and school safety brought together about 800 parents and students at T.C. Williams High School, according to media reports. Many called for stricter gun control measures in the wake of the mass shooting last month at a high school in Parkland, Fla.

Deadly Drowsy Driving Case Nets Man Year Behind Bars: Report

Despite forgiveness from a dead man's widow and a relatively sympathetic judge, a 23-year-old man was sentenced to a year in jail Tuesday after pleading guilty to reckless driving in a head-on collision that killed 29-year-old Michael Larrick nearly a year ago, as reported by WTOP.

To Own Home Or Rent? Housing Expo in Alexandria Has Answers

Looking for an affordable place to rent or own in Northern Virginia? Plan to visit the 2018 Northern Virginia Housing Expo on Saturday, March 24, at George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mount Vernon Ave., next to the Braddock Road Metro Station in Alexandria.

Translator Scam Dupes Fairfax Woman: Police

Translator scams often prey on professionals as much as unsuspecting folks merely looking for some extra income. A Fairfax woman in the 4000 block of Hallman Street fell victim to just such a scam last month, she told Fairfax Police this week.

Good, Bad Restaurant Inspection Reports

• Famous Eatery Hit Hard: Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections
• Trump, King Pollo: Loudoun Restaurant Inspections
• 17 Violations At One Place: Prince William Restaurant Inspections
• Vienna Restaurant Inspections: 'Debris And Grease Crust'
• McLean Restaurant Inspections: Rubbing Alcohol Above Canned Goods
• Kingstowne-Rose Hill Restaurant Violations: Roach, Drain Flies

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Windstorm Debris Removal: Tips From Prince William County
• Bad Chimney Caused Reston Townhouse Fire: Report
• Carrabba's Italian Grill Launching Delivery In Reston
• 'Significant' Snowstorm In DC, NoVa Possible This Weekend: Report
• Resident Finds Stolen Property In Herndon, Teen Arrested: Police

Across America

• Alexa Randomly Laughs, And It's Terrifying People
• Ghost, First Deaf K-9 Dog, Spared From Death Row
• This Is What $110M Will Buy You In Beverly Hills
• McDonald's Upends Golden Arches For Women's Day

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