80 Ducklings Killed By Parasite In Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool | Patch PM

The Lincoln Memorial's reflecting pool will have all its water drained this week to get rid of a parasite that is killing the ducks that paddle in the pool. Plus, several Northern Virginia restaurants have entrees on a Best DC Area Dishes list, and Capital Pride Festival events and other activities will clog DC streets. Here are the top local news stories worth reading and talking and knowing about on Friday, June 9, as pulled from our Virginia and Washington, D.C., sites.

Duck-Killing Parasite Invades Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Will Be Completely Drained

A water-borne parasite has invaded the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, killing about 80 ducklings and prompting the National Park Service to completely drain the pool on Sunday. The NPS will drain the pool starting June 11 for cleaning and treatment of a water-borne parasite.

Amazon Opening Huge Campus In Herndon

Amazon Web Services will establish a new East Coast corporate campus at One Dulles Tower in Herndon, a huge move that will create up to 1,500 jobs, Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced this week. Herndon beat out locations in Texas and Washington state for the project.

Massive Road Closures Throughout DC This Weekend

Multiple events will cause extensive road closures throughout the District both Saturday and Sunday -- and even some on Friday. Capital Pride festivities including a march and block party, the Purple Stride 5K, and the Lawyers Have Heart race will all tie up traffic.

DC Police Identify 2 Men In Truck That Hit Police Officers

The two men accused of hitting two D.C. police officers and a city worker with a truck, critically injuring one of them, have been named by D.C. police in a statement issued Friday afternoon. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the crash, whether terrorism played a role, and other details.

More Virginia/DC news:

• Leesburg Restaurant On Best DC-Area Dishes List
• One Springfield Restaurant On Best DC Area Dishes List
• Two Annandale Restaurants On Best DC Area Dishes List
• Falls Church Restaurant On Best DC Area Dishes List
• Two Del Ray Restaurants On Best DC Area Dishes List
• Woodbridge Carjacking Suspect Nabbed In Maryland
• Fourth Of July 2017: Alexandria Fireworks And Birthday Celebration
• Major Software Company Moves To Reston
• Major Road Closures In Arlington On Sunday
• Bizarre Fake Gold Scam In Fairfax County: Police

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