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

• Students Overdose On Drugs At Park View High In Sterling: Police
• Springfield 12-Car Accident Injures Five
• Homes For Sale In Popular Neighborhoods Near Kingstowne

Virginia's Best Steakhouse Is In Springfield: Report

If you're looking for a nice steakhouse in region, there are plenty of great options. But one stands above the rest, according to a new report from Business Insider and Foursquare, and it's Springfield's Mike's American Grill.

Summer Gas Prices: What Virginia Counties Let You Fill Up On The Cheap?
Warm weather means travelers are itching to hit the open road and Virginia is bucking the national trend of higher gas prices, seeing a drop in the average price to fill up, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.

And, here's a look at top students who have received National Merit Scholarships:

• Two Vienna Seniors Win National Merit Scholarships
• McLean Senior Wins National Merit Scholarship
• Falls Church Senior Wins National Merit Scholarship
• Seven Thomas Jefferson Seniors Win National Merit Scholarships
• Oakton Senior Wins National Merit Scholarship
• Home Schooled Annandale Student Wins National Merit Scholarship
• Burke Senior Wins National Merit Scholarship
• National Merit Scholarship Winners From Washington, DC

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• $49 Southwest Airline Flights From Dulles, Reagan National On Sale Now
• Herndon Restaurant Violations: Cockroaches In A Frying Pan
• Arlington Restaurant Violations: Raw Egg Shells In Bean Sprouts
• Reston Restaurant Violations: Risky Chicken Salad
• 2 Abandoned Backpacks In Herndon Prompt Major Police Response

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