Amazon HQ2 Housing Pitch Sells National Landing | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Tuesday. 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.

Long & Foster Targeting Amazon's 'National Landing' HQ2

Now that Amazon has chosen Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard — or "National Landing," as they're calling it — as its second headquarters, a major real estate network is using this as an opportunity to target would-be home-buyers, according to a report.

Virginia Trooper, Suspect Fatally Shot In Drug Raid

A Virginia State Police trooper was shot and killed Monday as officers raided a house in a Cumberland County narcotics investigation, officials say.

George Washington's Birthday 2019: Guide To Parade, More Events

Every February, Alexandria holds the George Washington Birthday Celebration as a nod to the first president. The city has plenty of Washington-themed events before and after the federal holiday.

Victoria's Secret Shoplifters Spray Employee: Cops

One of two suspected shoplifters at a Victoria's Secret store sprayed an employee with a caustic substance Saturday night before fleeing, according to police.

Dominion Power Scam Dupes Resident: Police

An area resident fell victim to a familiar power company scam Saturday after responding to a phone call that demanded payment for an overdue bill or have power terminated.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Suspects At Large After Armed Robbery: Police
• Man Sought After Wild Chase: Police
• Valentine's Day: Restaurants Taking Reservations In Georgetown
• Man Arrested After Pointing Gun At Boy: LCSO
• Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections: 22 Violations At One Place
• Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: 17 Violations At One Place
• Best Value Colleges In VA, DC: Princeton Review
• Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: Chefscape, La Villa Roma, More
• Valentine's Day 2019: Restaurant Options Around Kingstowne
• Zac Brown Band Tour Heading To Northern Virginia
• McLean Family Rallies Around 3-Year-Old With Arthritis
• Teen Posts Disturbing Video In Arlington School Parking Lot: Cops
• Vienna Restaurant Inspections: Moldy Soda Nozzles

Across America

• Pilot ID'd In CA Plane Crash That Left 5 Dead
• Here Are The Fastest-Growing Jobs In America
• Cleveland Students Given Marijuana Gummy Bears
• Jogger Kills Mountain Lion That Attacked Him
• 'Party of Five' Reboot About Family Separation

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