Gift Card Scam, Canine NHL Playoff, Little Library: 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.

• These 3 Metro Lines Will Be Single-Tracking From April 13-14
• Warning Issued On Gift Card Scams In Stafford
• 'Gorgeous' Chicken Strutting Around Dupont Circle (Photos)

Slavery Reparations Approved By Georgetown Students: Report

Georgetown University students voted on Thursday to approve reparations for slavery -- specifically, to create a fund to help descendants of slaves who were sold by the university in the 19th century.

Puppies Go Paw-To-Paw In The Caps Canine Playoffs: WATCH

Four-legged furry chomp-ions went paw-to-paw in one of the cutest — and arguably the biggest — games in hockey Monday. Puppies from Homeward Trails Animal Rescue participated in Caps Canine Puppy Playoffs, a slobbery, ruff-and-tumble hockey game between two teams of dogs.

Capitals Vs Hurricanes Playoffs Game 2: Time, Livestream, Tickets

The Washington Capitals are looking to defend their 2018 Stanley Cup title, but first they'll have to get through the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Brothers Found With Cache Of Guns, $80K In Weed: Police

Police have arrested two brothers after finding their home filled with guns, body armor, and a large cache of marijuana worth around $80,000, police say.

Little Library Brings Woman Comfort Amid Cancer Battle

It's not uncommon to see people gathering in front of Kitty Ray's home on a daily basis. No, it's not always her grandchildren visiting. It's her neighbors.

Major Brand Coming to Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets

A new retailer is coming to Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in late April near Vera Bradley.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Madison Student Places Third In Virginia Science Fair
• Manassas Restaurant Inspections: 21 Violations At One Place
• Naked Man Performs Sex Act By Teen's Vehicle: UPDATE
• 11 Virginia Public Colleges Ranked Among Best In The U.S.
• Urbano 116 To Launch Brunch Service In Alexandria
• NoVA Weekend Weather Forecast: Hazardous Outlook For Storms

• Amazon Gives 4 Arlington Schools $10,000 Robotics Grants

Across America

• How To Make The Perfect Hard-Boiled Easter Eggs
• Groom Charged With Sex Assault At His Own Wedding
• Man Meows Upon Being Awoken By Police
• What To Watch This Weekend: 'Hellboy' And More
• Cops Rescue Illegal Pot Grower, Then Arrest Him