Restaurant Inspections, Historic Ship, IRS Scam: 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.

• 17 Violations At One Place: Prince William Restaurant Inspections
• 16 Violations At One Place: Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections
• Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections: Noodles, KFC, Pad Thai
• 13 Violations At One Place: Loudoun County Restaurant Inspections
• McLean Restaurant Inspections: Isabella Eatery, Cava
• Burke Restaurant Inspections: Display Cooler At 60 Degrees

Mark Zuckerberg Used A Booster Seat During Senate Hearing

Mark Zuckerberg may be a giant in the tech industry and on the world stage as the founder of Facebook, but he is relatively small in stature, which may explain why he resorted to using a makeshift booster seat during his Senate testimony on Tuesday.

Man Impersonating Police Officer Tries To Handcuff DC Cop: Report

A man who was harassing customers inside a Whole Foods on Monday while waving handcuffs around reportedly tried to take a police officer into custody, and even accused him of resisting arrest, according to a report.

Tristan Thompson Cheats On Khloe Kardashian At Virginia Bar: TMZ

he father of reality TV star Khloe Kardashian's soon-to-be-born baby is under fire after a video surfaced of him reportedly cheating on Kardashian when she was three months pregnant. The video shows Tristan Thompson, 27, canoodling with two women at a hookah lounge in Arlington's Virginia Square.

Third Historic Ship Discovered This Year In Alexandria

Archaeologists have discovered remains of a a third historic ship this year at the Robinson Landing construction site in Old Town Alexandria.

Pollen Levels About To Spike In NoVa, DC: Allergy Forecast

If you're ready for some warm weather later this week, it will come at a cost for some. Pollen levels are expected to skyrocket in Northern Virginia and DC beginning Thursday, so get ready for allergy symptoms.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Lost Dog In Reston Reunited With Owner
• Here's How High Temperatures Could Get Friday In DC
• Woman Grabbed While Getting The Mail In Herndon: Police
• IRS Scam Hitting Stafford Residents: Police
• Dog-Friendly Coworking Space To Open In Alexandria
• Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Alexandria Home
• Ara Post Named Vienna Police Officer Of The Year
• Occoquan Summer Concert Series: 2018 Schedule
• CAVA Opens In Ballston Friday, Free Meal For First 150 Customers

Across America

• Ariel Castro Victim Announces She's Married
• Father Beats Up Man Who Tried To Kidnap Daughter
• Breakthrough In Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
• Walmart Kid Yodeler On "Ellen"
• Cynthia Nixon Says She'll Help You Get High

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