Bullet Ban, Free Ice Cream, Hearing Impaired Help: 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.

• Alexandria Doctor's Work With Hearing Impaired Kids Resonates
• Free Scoops Offered At Jeni's Grand Opening In Alexandria
• Live Nativity Animals Part Of Christmas Service

Stray Bullet Ordinance Draws Ire Of Gun Rights Advocates

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday night to amend its county ordinance to address a growing number of stray bullets that have struck homes or landed in adjacent properties in the county. Dozens of people spoke at Wednesday's public hearing, most of them opposing the proposed amendment to the county ordinance.

Alexandria-Based Charity Named Top In America: Forbes

The season for holiday giving is here, and a new ranking from Forbes identifies Alexandria-based charity United Way Worldwide as the top in America for 2019.

College Freshman From VA Killed In NY: Teen Reportedly Arrested

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a freshman at Barnard College who is from Charlottesville, Virginia. Tessa Majors was reportedly killed during an attempted robbery.

Geminid Meteor Shower Peak: Will Virginia Weather Cooperate?

The Geminids meteor shower, known for colorful shooting stars, fireballs and long-lasting tails, is like an early holiday light show coming to the skies over Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia. The shower, regarded one of the year's best, peaks late Friday night and early Saturday morning.

Suspect Arrested After Shooting At Two Volunteer DC Cops: Chief

A suspect was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after police said he opened fire on two reserve officers in their patrol cars along the 300 block of Hawaii Avenue NE.

Dog's Tail Art Raises Thousands For Shelter Pets

A new artist has captured the attention of local art lovers selling 20 pieces of art in less than an hour at an auction. Rico, a dog staying at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria for 15 months, raised more than $4,000 to help shelter pets like him at the sold-out Dec. 6 event.

DC, NoVA Weekend: Ice Maze, Christmas Parades, Bar Crawls

Whether you want to check out gifts at a holiday market, view a parade or attend a holiday concert, events in the DC and Northern Virginia area have you covered.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Second Arrest Made In Triple Shooting That Left One Person Dead
• New Flashing Crosswalk Signs Coming To Herndon, Reston
• Arlington Awards Contracts For Homeless Shelters
• Suspect Sought After Attempted Abduction In Falls Church

• Metro Weekend Changes, Construction Impacts 1 Line: Dec. 14-15
• New Sidewalk To Improve Pedestrian Safety In Old Ashburn
• Iron Mountain Plans Major Expansion of Manassas Data Center
• Leesburg Pharmacy Raided After State Revokes Its License: Report
• Homeless Family Of Six Receives New Apartment

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