Cop Finds Kangaroo, Restaurant Inspections And Kudos: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, 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.

• McLean Restaurant Inspections: Ice Scoop Covered In Mold
• Restaurant Inspections: 18 Health Violations At One Place
• Alexandria Named A Top 'Delicious Destination' In U.S.
• Del Ray Eatery Mentioned As A Top 'Delicious Destination' In U.S.

Virginia Cop Pulls Over Driver; A Kangaroo Was Inside The Vehicle

A police officer in southern Virginia could never have guessed what he'd find when pulled over his last driver for the day: a kangaroo.

James Beard Awards: DC Area Restaurants Score Lots Of Nominations

Foodies rejoice: you have some new restaurants to seek out. The semifinalists for this year's James Beard Foundation Awards — dubbed the Oscars for restaurants — have been released and 20 restaurants/chefs from the D.C. and Northern Virginia area made the list (all restaurants are in D.C. unless otherwise noted).

Fine For Out-Of-State Plates Coming To Falls Church

A $100 fine for vehicles registered in Falls Church without Virginia license plates goes into effect March 1. The new fine brings the city up to date with surrounding jurisdictions already imposing the fine.

Arlington Coffee Shop Sued Over Music License Fees

The owners of Northside Social Coffee & Wine in Arlington are being sued by a group representing songwriters for allegedly playing songs without permission.

Maame Biney In The 1500 Meters: Time, TV Listing, And Other Info

Reston teen Maame Biney had a difficult start to the Olympics after being bumped in the quarterfinals of her best speedskating event, the 500 meters. But she will have another chance to go for a medal on Saturday.

• Ashburn Skier Falls Short In Olympic Medal Quest: Reports

Mike Pence Bought Flowers From CVS For Valentine's Day: Report

The vice president was spotted leaving a CVS near the White House on Valentine's Day, sending social media into a frenzy of guessing.

$49 Southwest Flights On Sale From Dulles, Reagan Airports

Southwest Airlines has launched a spring travel deal for those ready to get away as the weather gets warm. Travelers have a few more hours to snag a ticket at $49 and up sale fares.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Herndon Business Robbed At Gunpoint: Police
• Saturday Snow In DC Update: Several Inches Possible
• This Sweatshirt Could ID Centreville Homicide Victim: Police
• Nokesville Man Dies After Car Hits Tree: Police
• Family Forced Out Of Tysons Home After Fire

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