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

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

• George Mason High Robotics Headed To World Competition
• Abuse Charges For 2 After Child Run Over: Police
• Library 'Food For Fines' Drive Huge Hit

5th-Grader Killed In Sri Lanka Blast: Report

A middle schooler who attended Sidwell Friends in D.C. was killed in the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, according to a report. NBC Washington reports that the boy was among the 290 people killed and 500 wounded after terrorists targeted nine churches, luxury hotels, and other sites.

Suspected Armed Robber Plunges Car Into Potomac River: Report

D.C. and Arlington rescue crews responded after a car was reported in the Potomac River on Sunday night, and one media report indicated that it was an armed robber trying to elude police.

Tornado Struck Reston Town Center: NWS

Friday's tornado apparently hit the edge of Reston Town Center, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS completed its survey of the tornado in Reston and found that it started in south Reston near Fox Mill Road.

Alexandria Summer Metro Shutdown Extended To Sept. 8

Metro announced it will extend the summer Metro shutdown of the six Alexandria stations by a few days to address a structural issue at the Braddock Road Metro.

Amazon Move To Crystal City: Who Gets To Name A Neighborhood

What if Google tried to rename your neighborhood? National Landing, Amazon's new name for Crystal City, was reportedly supported by local economics groups and JBG Smith, a real estate company based in Washington, D.C., as a way to unite neighborhoods. But elected officials might not recognize it.

Also Worth A Look Today

• George Mason High Robotics Headed To World Competition
• Weis Markets In VA Recall Ice Cream For Undeclared Egg Allergen
• 2019 Hurricane Season Forecasts: Potential Virginia Impact
• Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To Watch In NoVA, DC
• Virginia Trails Nation In Placing Foster Children With Relatives
• Alexandria's Chop Shop Taco To Open In May
• Man Arrested For Filming Woman In Restroom: LCSO
• Apartment Fire Kills 1: Officials
• Aggressive Driver Assaults Woman: LCSO

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• WI Native Killed In Sri Lanka
• Watch: White House Easter Egg Roll
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