Santa Tracker App, Bizarre Scam, Healthiest States: News Nearby

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

• Bizarre Phone Scam Targets Vienna Resident
• Best Western Hotel Robber Sought In Manassas: Police
• Virginia Ranks Among Healthiest States

I-66 Tolls Climb To Record $44 During Morning Commute

Tolls on Interstate 66 inside the Beltway reached another new high during the Thursday morning commute. Virginia Department of Transportation confirmed drivers encountered tolls of more than $40 from the roughly 10-mile stretch from the Beltway to DC.

App For Santa Sightings In Your Home Created By Falls Church Man

Falls Church-based entrepreneur Jim Hallihan has created an app called Capture the Magic, which allows you to take or upload a photo and add a realistic sticker of Santa.

The Redskins Are Having Big Problems Right Now: Report

Who wants to watch a 5-8 team take on a 6-7 team on a cold Sunday in December at FedEx Field? Apparently, not many. And as a result, tickets to Sunday's Washington Redskins' game against the Arizona Cardinals are selling for less than the beer at the stadium costs.

Icy Roads: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For DC And Suburbs

A winter weather advisory for Washington, DC, area has been issued for Friday, Dec. 15. Forecasters warn the evening commute could be icy.

Free Lyft Rides In DC Region Begin Friday Night

The annual Holiday SoberRide program begins Friday night and will last through New Year's Day, meaning you'll be able to get a free Lyft ride worth up to $15 in the D.C. area.

Adopt A New Furry Friend In Old Town Alexandria For Christmas

There's probably no better gift for animal lovers this Christmas than bringing home a new furry friend. Local animal shelters make it more feasible by lowering adoption fees around the holidays.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Barricade Situation In Northwest, Police On The Scene
• Friday Snow In DC: 5 Things You Need To Know
• Snow Could Make Evening Commute Hazardous Friday In NoVa, DC
• Eight Businesses Burglarized In Stafford: Police
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Fredericksburg Area
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Ashburn Area
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Leesburg Area
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Woodbridge Area
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Manassas Area
• Restaurants Open Christmas Day In Fairfax City Area
• Adopt A New Furry Friend In McLean For Christmas

Across America

• Restaurant Closed For Serving Up Side Of Cocaine
• Dad Abducted Stepdaughter, Had 9 Kids With Her
• The 5 Types Of Terrible Gifts

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