Columbus Day Rebrand, Vaping Illnesses, VA Flooding: News Nearby

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

• Coastal Flooding To Be Studied In Northern Virginia
• Teen Flees Stalker: Police

Largest Houses For Sale In VA: Wine Cellar, Waterfall For $8.75M

This 20,550-square-foot home with a huge kitchen that offers two islands, plus a butler's pantry and breakfast room, is one of the largest homes listed for sale in Virginia. Other amenities include a gym, spa, main level master suite, home theater, six bedrooms and seven full bathrooms.

VA Vaping Cases: 6 Patients Hospitalized With Severe Lung Illness

As more cases surface nationwide of e-cigarette users suffering serious lung ailments and President Trump urged that the use of the devices be curtailed to protect teens, Virginia health officials report that six patients have been hospitalized with severe lung illness associated with vaping.

Columbus Day Rebranded As Indigenous Peoples' Day

This NoVA city will begin recognize the federal Columbus Day holiday as Indigenous Peoples' Day. City Council members voted on Sept. 10 to rebrand the day. Columbus Day remains a federal holiday.

DC, NoVA Weekend: Dulles Plane Pull, Redskins Vs. Cowboys

From the Redskins home opener to cultural events and fall festivals, there's plenty happening in the Northern Virginia and DC region this weekend. Other things to do include the Dulles Plane Pull, a brewfest, and the DC Wine Fest Fall Edition.

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