Guide Dog Trainers, Nationals Party, Foodie Cities: News Nearby

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

• New Ramen Shop Opens In DC: Report
• Man Arrested For Robbing IHOP, Best Western: Police
• Credit Cards Stolen In West Springfield Used In Stores: Police

Ovechkin On The Nats: 'We're DC Family'

Perhaps the only person as happy as the Washington Nationals right now is Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin, who has been a big supporter of the Nats throughout the entire playoff run.

• Watch Everyone Go Nuts As Nats Clinch NLCS

4 Best Foodie Cities In Virginia, DC On WalletHub’s 2019 List

If you love food and consider yourself a foodie, Virginia is a good place to be, according to a new report by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked Washington, D.C., and four Virginia cities among the top foodie destinations in the country

Family Raises Guide Dog In Training

Percy may seem like your average dog lying by his companion's side on the porch before an afternoon walk. But Percy is special. Mother and daughter pair Jennifer and Ellie Butler took Percy into their home through Guiding Eyes for the Blind to begin his training as a guide dog.

Man Brings Gun To High School Event, Faces Charges

A 19-year-old Bristow man is facing charges after he allegedly brought a gun to a high school event.

New Policy On CBD Oil Adopted By Fairfax School Board

A new policy adopted by the Fairfax County School Board impacts how school nurses can give students cannabidiol (CBD) oil and THC-A oil.

Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the "Post on Patch" button at the top right of the site.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Man Shot In Arlington Neighborhood: Police
• Unmet Housing Needs Planning Process Kicked Off By Loudoun County
• City Of Fredericksburg To Send Out Corrected Property Tax Bills
• Dale City 2019 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Info
• Man Exposes Himself To Minors On Richmond Highway: Police
• Burke 2019 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Alexandria Makers Market To Debut For Holiday Shopping Season
• Fall Harvest Celebration Planned For Kingstowne Farmers Market

Across America

• Good Samaritan Disarms Gunman On CTA Train
• Braves Fans Petition To Keep The Tomahawk Chop
• Michigan's Ban On Flavored E-Cigarettes Blocked
• Gordon Ramsay Surprises Girl With Cancer
• Former CEO Gets 25 Years In Prison For $1.3B Scam