Best Beer Garden, NoVA Traffic, Rainbow Flag Flies: News Nearby

Top news includes the best beer garden, a church flies a rainbow flag again, and train hits pedestrian. How to share news, events on Patch.

Teacher Freed, Spa Opening, Adult 'Star Wars' Night: News Nearby

Top news includes accused teacher freed from jail, models sought, Chris Young tour tickets, spa opening. How to share news, events on Patch.

New Restaurants, Police Chase, DC Statehood Opposed: News Nearby

Top news includes a woman hit by a police car, changes to Fairfax student handbook, quarantine for pest. How to share news, events on Patch.

Amazon HQ2, Flood Cleanup, Blood Donor Shortage: News Nearby

Top news includes a pedestrian death, dozens fall ill at care center, and Amazon HQ2 building design. How to share news, events on Patch.

Fireworks Blamed For 3 Fires, Mom In Police Chase: News Nearby

Top news includes house fires from fireworks, mom leads police chase, homeless shelter clinic honored. How to share news, events on Patch.

DC Parade, Fireworks Scare Pets, Gun Ban In City: News Nearby

Top news includes possible gun ban in city, ethics probe questions, keeping pets calm near fireworks. How to share news, events on Patch

Lucky Duck, Worst Holiday Traffic, Top Restaurants: News Nearby

Top news includes lucky duck rescue, top DC metro restaurants, 1 injured in mall shooting, new VA laws. How to share news, events on Patch.

Princess Meghan's Shoes, Rescue Dog Lost, Legal Pets: News Nearby

Top news includes turtles and hedgehogs can now be pets, shop where Princess Meghan gets her shoes. How to share news, events on Patch.

Middle School Robbers, Barbecue Battle, Fare Hike: News Nearby

Top news includes Capital Barbecue Battle, a murder suspect found dead, and VRE fares increasing. How to share news, events on Patch.

Flight Issues, Kids In Poverty, 'Butt' Out Campaign: News Nearby

Top news includes top casual restaurants, city fighting cigarette butts and an amazing lightning show. How to share news, events on Patch.

Barbecue Battle, Beauty Store Theft, 'Bachelor' Saga: News Nearby

Top news includes DC man in next "Bachelor" show, Barbecue Battle info, new restaurants and 1 closing. How to share news, events on Patch.

July 4 Fireworks, Pool Drowning, Wolf Trap Movies: News Nearby

Top news includes July 4 fireworks guides, pool drowning, Watergate condo for sale, movies at Wolf Trap. How to share news, events on Patch.

Killer Boyfriend, Brewery Ping Pong, Road Widening: News Nearby

Top news includes Jholie Moussa's killer, brewing ping pong, highway widening, big Nationals trade. How to share news, events on Patch.

Hated Gate 35X Closing, DC Fireworks, Jazz Festival: News Nearby

Top news includes hated airport gate closing, when and where to see DC July 4 fireworks and jazz fest. How to share news, events on Patch.

Top High Schools, TV Dance Duo, White House Buzzed: News Nearby

Top news includes top high schools in DC and northern Virginia, free kid movies, and White House buzzed. How to share news, events on Patch.

Sinkhole, Best Large City, VA Primary Elections: News Nearby

Top news includes no repairs to sinkhole, best large city, and primary matchups in northern Virginia. How to share news, events on Patch.

Baby Deer Rescue, $1M Win, NoVA Restaurant Scandal: News Nearby

Top news includes $1M lottery winner, sobriety checkpoints, a baby deer rescue and restaurant scandal. How to share news, events on Patch.

Gun Protests, Merit Scholarships, Forget Your Money?: News Nearby

Top news includes gun protests, National Merit Scholars, teen charged in rape, don't forget your change. How to share news, events on Patch.

D-Day Ceremony, Trump Surprises Church, Metro Snag: News Nearby

Top news includes Metro shutdown, NoVA band to perform in France, temporary DSW closing, mass shooter. How to share news, events on Patch.

Mayor Speaks At Alexandria Interfaith Ramadan Dinner

Islamic Relief USA, a humanitarian nonprofit based in Alexandria, hosted its annual Ramadan Dinner.

Phone Scam, Frustrated Teachers, New Urgent Care: News Nearby

Top news includes fed-up teachers, phone scam alert, top VA education honors, new urgent care for kids. How to share news, events on Patch.

Historic Site At Risk, Hot Car Safety, Tornado Tips: News Nearby

Most endangered landmark | Indoor ski slope | Kids and pets in hot cars | Man dies setting himself on fire | Tornado season tips: Patch PM

Big Night Out, Extra Police, WWII Memorial Cracks: News Nearby

Top news includes cracks in the WWII Memorial, restaurants for a big night out, and beloved coach dies. How to share news, events on Patch.

Storm Hits, Dining Scores, DC Memorial Day Parade: News Nearby

Top news includes storm damage, restaurant scores, mosquito problem, National Memorial Day Parade. How to share news and events on Patch.

Mosquito Problem, Top Hospitals, Northam Controversy: News Nearby

Top news includes mosquito problem, Northam photo controversy, top VA hospitals, and holiday traffic. How to share news and events on Patch.

Top Dining, Mother Indicted, Dogs Locked In Truck: News Nearby

Top news includes bear visits weather office, Metro issues, mom charged in 2nd death, mall sold. How to share news and events on Patch.

Chappelle Honor, Healthy Dining, Wine And Beer Fests: News Nearby

Top news includes shooting after cryptic text, top honor for DC's Dave Chappelle, weekend festivals. How to share news and events on Patch.

National Merit Scholars, New Diner, Teacher Arrested: News Nearby

Top news includes National Merit Scholars, top bourbon, teacher faces 20 charges, new diner. How to share your news and events on Patch.

Strike Rally At Airport, CIA Trespasser, Top Chefs: News Nearby

Top news includes airport rally for striking drivers, restaurant honors, odd question at CIA HQ. How to share your news and events on Patch.

Alexandria Holds Bike to Work Day Events On May 17

Participants can register to get freebies, giveaways and more at five Alexandria stops.

Kurt Moser Wins 2019 Alexandria Environmental Excellence Award

Moser has worked on improving Four Mile Run Park and educating students among other efforts.

Sobriety Checkpoint, Big Lottery Wins, Hate Graffiti: News Nearby

Top news includes three big lottery winners, sobriety checkpoint, hate graffiti at high school. How to share your news and events on Patch.

Lambs At Mount Vernon, Child Handcuffed, Moore Farm: News Nearby

Top news includes future of Claude Moore Farm, lambs flock at Mount Vernon, boy in handcuffs. How to share your news and events on Patch.

Traffic Safety Crackdown, Ice Cream Burns, REAL ID: News Nearby

Top news includes Boy Scout abuse, REAL ID deadline, traffic safety push, ice cream truck fire. How to share your news and events on Patch.

Carpenter’s Shelter To Hold Annual Cook-Off

Local restaurants serve samples and compete for awards during this fundraiser for the homeless shelter.

Child Run Over, Robotics World Title, Food For Fines: News Nearby

Top news includes the peak of Lyrid meteor shower, student killed in bombing, top robotics team. How to share your news and events on Patch.

$1M Winner, Free Park Admission, Population Gains: News Nearby

Top news includes free admission to national parks, workers rescued and plans for a new mosque. How to share your news and events on Patch.

Easter Travel, Meteor Photos, VA Store May Close: News Nearby

Top news includes closings for another national retailer, Easter travel forecast, meteor video. How to share your news and events on Patch.

Google Lease, Pot Parties, Restaurant Inspections: News Nearby

Top news includes a crackdown on pot parties, Google signs big lease, and restaurant scores. How to share your news and events on Patch.

Monument Reopening, Northam Protest, Cocktail Week: News Nearby

Top news includes a Cocktail Week launch, delays reopening Washington Monument, Northam protest. How to share your news and events on Patch.