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Speed Limit Change, Nude Suspect, Machete Threat: News Nearby

Top news includes speed limit drop to 25 mph on road, nude man near school, and machete threat. Plus how to share news, events on Patch.

There was plenty of news across Virginia 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.

First DC Area Dunkin' Donuts Of Its Kind Opens

Dunkin' Donuts is opening the first DC area store of its kind in the area. The store includes a new cold beverage tap system, grab and go snack and beverage selection and new uniforms. The store is also one of a number testing new signage referring to the store as simply "Dunkin'."

Cat With Rabies Attacks 3 People: Report

The Fairfax County Health Department has cautioned residents about a cat with rabies after it attacked three people Wednesday.

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Trump Slams DC Leadership Over Parade

President Trump has abandoned his quest for a military parade in D.C., and he blames city leadership for that. DC leaders in turn bashed the president for the enormous cost of the parade and his description of the city.

Fight Over Aretha Franklin Leads To Shooting: Report

A man was shot during an argument over Aretha Franklin, according to reports. WJLA says two men started squabbling over whether actress Halle Berry played Franklin -- who died this week -- in a movie.

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Did You Feel Earthquake Rattle Northern Virginia?

An earthquake hit Loudoun County Thursday evening, and residents from northern Virginia said they felt it. The magnitude 1.7 earthquake occurred at 11:23 p.m. about 1.2 miles northeast of Landsdowne, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Residents Sue Over Lighting At Stadium: Report

A group of Alexandria residents are suing over plans to install lighting at T.C. Williams High School's Parker-Gray Stadium. The residents, who were displaced by the stadium in exchange for new homes, were promised there would not be lights at the stadium.

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