Being Black Dad, Teen Sexting, Disabled Worker Duped: News Nearby

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

• School Bus Crashes Injures 2 Students
• Man Defrauds Disabled Worker At Vienna Giant: Police
• Metro Gets Companies To Pay For Caps Game Service

Puppy Stuck Under Tree For A Day Rescued

A puppy stuck under a tree for over a day was saved by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews from Tysons Corner Saturday.

Learning To Smile Again: More Than A Makeover For Mom With MS

"I wouldn't smile or would cover my mouth because my teeth were so bad." That's how single Annandale mom of two D.J. Rockow has lived since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2011.

Racism At Park Causes Online Uproar

At a time in history when African-Americans have to worry about waiting in a Starbucks while black, booking Airbnb while black, or sleeping in the common room at the college you attend while black, you can add another one to the list: walking in a D.C. park while pushing a baby in a stroller while black.

Two Dead In Hookah Lounge Shooting: Police

Sexting Investigation Involves NoVA Students: Warrant

At least a dozen Falls Church students are involved in a number of sexting incidents under investigation, according to a search warrant obtained by The Washington Post.

More Salmonella Cases Tied To Huge Egg Recall In Virginia

More Virginia illnesses have been reported after 206 million eggs were recalled for salmonella from Food Lion, Walmart and other stores.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Outdoor Movie Season To Kick Off Around Alexandria
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Fees Covered For Energetic Snow
• Restaurant Eve To Close Doors In Alexandria
• Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For NoVa
• 11-Year-Old Girl Disappears In DC: Police

Across America

• Watch: Dog Saves Dog Friend From Drowning In Pool
• How To Win 'Yard Of The Year' In Your Neighborhood
• Margot Kidder, The Iconic Lois Lane, Has Died
• Watch: Boy Pees As Mom's Boyfriend Proposes
• Thief Celebrates Break-In With Break-Dance: Video

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