Go-To Restaurants, Breweries Trail, I-95 Meetings: 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.

• MLK Weekend Metro Schedule: Single-Tracking, Stations Closed
• Virginia To Hold I-95 Public Meetings In Fredericksburg, Lorton
• Pedestrian Struck By 2 Vehicles, Dies On Richmond Highway: Police

Get A Passport To Travel Fredericksburg Area Breweries Trail

With tasting rooms located in industrial parks and historic downtown, the Fredericksburg area is in no short supply of quality beer. The region's craft breweries have launched the Fredericksburg Area Breweries Trail featuring nine brewers.

Substitute Teacher Accused Of Sex Crimes

A substitute teacher in Fairfax County is accused of inappropriate contact with at least three students, police say.

Sheriff Investigates Illegal Slaughter Of Cow

Investigators are looking into the illegal slaughter of a cow that was partially dismembered. The animal may have suffered an injury from a crossbow-type firearm.

3 Gun Control Bills Approved By Virginia Senate

Three bills that will prohibit firearm possession in public spaces, limit monthly handgun purchases and require background checks for firearm transfers passed the state Senate.

Readers Respond: Your Go-To Restaurants In Alexandria

We asked Patch followers on Facebook which restaurant they'd pick if they could only eat at one for the rest of their lives. If you're dining out for Alexandria Restaurant Week or just need dining recommendations, your neighbors have plenty of ideas.

• Readers Respond: Your Go-To Restaurants In Vienna

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• Police Search For Driver Of 2nd Car That Struck Woman

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