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MS-13 Gang Members Nabbed In Virginia Raid | Patch PM
Barron Trump's new school | $9M Leesburg fraud | Top brunch spot | Governor candidates on education | "King Arthur" and more new movies

Patch breaks down how the candidates for Virginia governor agree, and disagree, on education policies, including school choice, college tuition and teacher pay. Plus, a sweep of gang members includes 11 local arrests, and President Trump and wife Melania have picked a D.C.-area school for son Barron. Here are the top local news stories worth reading and talking and knowing about on Friday, May 12, as pulled from our Virginia and Washington, D.C., Patch sites.
ICE Arrests 11 MS-13 Gang Members in Fairfax County
Federal agents made 1,378 arrests across the country, including 11 MS-13 gang members at a Falls Church stash house in Fairfax County, during a nationwide crackdown. The operation concluded last weekend and targeted gang members involved in drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, human smuggling and sex trafficking, murder and racketeering.
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Trump Family Chooses Barron's New School: Source
The Trump family has selected the new school for Barron Trump, according to recent reports. The 11-year-old will attend St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac, about 15 miles from the White House.
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Virginia Governor's Race: Candidate Views On Teacher Pay, Charter Schools
Issues like health care and immigration in the national spotlight have dominated the conversations in the Virginia governor's race. But just as important is education, and the candidates have diverging views on teacher pay, school choice, college tuition and other education policies.
Movies Out This Weekend: 'King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword,' 'The Wall' And More
Can Charlie Hunnam live up to his legendary Camelot role as King Arthur? Plus, a movie about vintage cars you shouldn't overlook.
More Virginia/DC news:
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- Virginia Colleges Work To Boost Graduation Rates
- Razor Blade Attack in Dumfries: Police
- Arlington Restaurant Named a Top OpenTable Brunch Spot
- Meat Stored on Floor and More Restaurant Violations in McLean
- Best Mother’s Day Brunches in Fairfax: Yelp
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