Dolley The Dog's Book, Cop Charged, Weekend Events: 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.

• Woman Arrested In Restroom Sexual Assault Case
• Fatal Motorcycle Crash Ends In More Charges For Driver
• $4.7M Georgetown Home Has Elevator, Garden, Custom Fireplace

Man Wielding Knife Shot By Police

A 54-year-old man was shot early Thursday morning after he approached officers with a knife while they responded to a domestic call at his home, according to police.

Dolley The Fire Dog Gets Her Own Book

Dolley the Fire Dog received some well-deserved recognition this week with the release of the new National Geographic Books series, "Doggy Defenders." Dolley, who works with the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Department, is featured in her own book titled, "Dolley the Fire Dog."

DC, NoVA At Risk Of Becoming Climate Change 'Hot Spot': Report

Summer in the city is getting hotter in the Washington, D.C., region and even more so in the Northeast United States, where temperatures have risen dangerously fast since the late 1800s, a new study shows.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Beer, Wine And Dog Festival, County Fairs

Weekend highlights include Around The World Cultural Food Festival, Pokémon World Championships and several restaurant weeks.

Veteran Police Officer Arrested On Assault Charges: Police

A veteran D.C. police officer has been arrested on assault charges after allegations were made that he touched two women without their consent while at police stations in January and February.

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