Big Night Out, Extra Police, WWII Memorial Cracks: 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.

• Bill Yoast, ‘Remember The Titans' Football Coach, Dies
• Rose Hill Blaze Displaces 1 Resident: Fire Department
• Man Fatally Shot In Chantilly: Police

Man To Serve 66 Years For Grandfather's Killing

A man was sentenced to 66 years and six months in prison Thursday for the murder of his 84-year-old grandfather.

9 Restaurants In NoVA, DC Among Best For 'Big Night Out'

If your favorite way to mark a night out is to dress up and head to a fine dining restaurant, you have nine great options in the DC region, according to new rankings by the online reservation company OpenTable.

Cracks Forming On World War II Memorial On National Mall: Report

Authorities are concerned about cracks that are appearing on the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in D.C., according to a report.

Expect Increased Police Patrols Over Memorial Day Weekend

Expect to see more troopers than usual over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, say Virginia State Police, who will be increasing patrols to target impaired drivers, speeders and those not wearing seat belts.

Birth Control Prescribed To Rats In Washington, D.C.

Some rats in the nation's capital are getting The Pill — well, sort of — so they won't breed more like them. No one knows if it will work. But the rat infestation in Washington is so dire that something has to be done.

Tips For Safe Swimming In Virginia Waters This Summer

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and families will be heading to the pools, beaches and other swimming holes around Virginia. With a variety of rivers, lakes and beaches located around the state, it's important to check where swimming is and isn't allowed.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Chaos In Arlington As Severe Storm Rolls Through
• Memorial Day Weekend Metro Schedule: Stations Closed, Free Buses
• E. Coli Tainted Beef Recall Hits NoVA, Grillers Nationwide
• Antique Boutique To Celebrate New Digs In Leesburg
• Endangered Teen Missing From Hybla Valley
• Road Closures Continue, 1 Falls Church School Closes
• Power Outage Damage Delays Opening Of Pool
• Dupont Circle's Agora Is Expanding
• Memorial Day Road Trip: What To Play When Leaving Fredericksburg
• Memorial Day Road Trip: Tunes To Play When Leaving Woodbridge
• New Animal Services Facility Groundbreaking Set
• Tornado Warning In DC Leads To Ominous US Capitol Announcement

Across America

• Top 10 Boat Names For 2019 Include SNL Reference
• Memorial Day Travel: Best Day To Get Out Town
• Missouri Bans Abortion After 8 Weeks
• Watch Out for Military Scams this Memorial Day
• Homeless Teen’s Triumph: $3M In Scholarship Offers