Amazon HQ2, Winter Forecasts, Worst Drivers | Top VA, DC News

Patch has 32 sites in communities in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week, in case you missed some of the stories people were talking about.

Sonic Drive-In Appears Bound For Manassas: Report

A Sonic Drive-In restaurant is coming to a former Burger King outlet in Manassas, which drew huge buzz this week from fans of its burgers and cherry limeade.

No Passes Needed For African-American Museum In September

It's been two years since the National Museum of African-American History and Culture opened its doors, and ever since then it has been slammed with traffic. But in September, access will become a bit easier.

NoVa Surges To No. 1 On Amazon HQ2 Rankings List

Northern Virginia is the clear favorite to land Amazon's second headquarters, and D.C. is a close second, according to one oddsmaker. The project could bring 50,000 jobs and billions of dollars to the winning city.

Cold Wintry Mix Or Mild: Almanacs Disagree On VA Winter Forecast

This winter could be a mild one with less snow than normal, or we could shiver through a teeth-chattering cold season filled with snow, icy roads and school cancelations. It all depends on whether you believe the Farmer's Almanac or the Old Farmer's Almanac forecast for the coming season.

Alexandria Drivers Ranked Among Worst In Nation: Report

It's no secret that DC area drivers are often considered some of the worst in the U.S. Alexandria came in at 192, mirroring poor rankings overall for the DC region.

Other Top Stories:

• Second Makiyah Wilson Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In
• Accused Killer Of Reston Teen May Be MS-13, Lawyers Say: Report
• White House Flags At Full Staff Despite McCain's Death: Report
• American Flag For McCain And Labor Day: Photo Of The Day
• Ride-Hailing App For Women Coming To DC: Report
• Enraged Man Kills Kitten In Woodbridge: Police
• DC Gamer Hit By Gunfire In Jacksonville Shooting: Reports
• As School Begins, Burke Teens Killed In Crashes Not Forgotten
• $14.25 Million Settlement Reached Over 'Voyeur Rabbi': Report
• Raccoon Hops On DC Bus (Photo)
• Reston Officer Charged In Death Of 6-Month-Old: Police
• Metro Train Gets Lost, WMATA Blames The Train: Report
• 'Danger Zone': Passing A Stopped VA School Bus
• Ex-Boyfriend Charged For Jholie Moussa's Murder
• NoVA, DC Labor Day 2018 Guide: Weather, Traffic, Things To Do

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