Art Therapy Business, Nordstrom Threat, Tick Spreads: News Nearby

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

• Exotic Tick Species Found In Virginia: CDC
• How To Track Santa's 2018 Visits To McLean
• Major Weekend Metro Work May Cause Delays: Dec. 1 - 2
• Missing Girl Sought In Fredericksburg: Police

Brawl Breaks Out At McDonald's: Police Report

Two juveniles and two men fought inside a restroom at McDonald's on Wednesday, Nov. 28, police said.

Couple Must Prove New Mexico Is A State To Get DC Marriage License

Getting a marriage license sure seemed like it would be a snap for Gavin Clarkson, who knows a lot about how the process works both as a lawyer and a recent candidate for New Mexico secretary of state. But when the Las Cruces man and his then-fiancée were visiting Washington, D.C., earlier this month and applied for their marriage license, they hit a snag neither saw coming.

Man Arrested For Cousin's Murder: Police

A Fredericksburg man was arrested Thursday for the murder of his cousin last weekend at a home on Newton Road, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.

NoVA Cancer Survivor Turns Art Therapy Into Business

Vicky Arczynski was just 6 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common type of childhood cancer. The art therapy she began years ago to cope with cancer treatment is now a business.

Forbes Best States For Business: See Virginia's Ranking

Virginia cracks the top five in the country for business climate, according to a new report from Forbes. The American business magazine published its 13th annual "Best States For Business" rankings Wednesday.

Shoplifter Threatens Clerk With Stun Gun: LCSO

An employee for a Nordstrom Rack outlet store was threatened with a stun gun by a thieving customer, police said.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• HOV Crackdown Friday On I-66 Inside Beltway: Police
• Man Tries To Sell Something, Gets Robbed: Police
• Manassas Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting 2018: Schedules, Routes
• Bakery Opens In Alexandria's Pendleton Carryout Co.
• Georgetown GLOW 2018 To Illuminate Historic City: Dec. 1 - Jan. 6
• Real Estate Company Plans Relocation
• Holiday Craft Show To Feature 50+ Vendors In Falls Church

• Bank Robber Sought In Woodbridge: Police
• When Will It Snow In DC? It Could Be Soon
• When And Where To Buy Christmas Trees Around Alexandria
• When And Where To Buy Christmas Trees Near Kingstowne

Across America

• Major Marriott Breach Affects 500 M Customers
• All She Wants For Christmas Is Kidney For Brother
• Principal 'Appalled' Student Was Taped To Chair
• 'Racist' Christmas Tree Condemned By Mayor

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