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Gun Protests, Merit Scholarships, Forget Your Money?: News Nearby

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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.

Loudoun County 'Stands In Solidarity' With Virginia Beach

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted a resolution of condolence to the Virginia Beach community in the wake of last week's deadly mass shooting at the city's municipal complex.

Puppies In Unsanitary Conditions Confiscated From Pet Store

More than two dozen puppies were seized from a pet store after being found in unsanitary conditions, according to police, who cited the owner and the business manager.

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Thousands Of Dollars Left Behind By Travelers At DC-Area Airports

Air travelers at D.C.-area airports left behind tens of thousands of dollars in 2018, according to a report from the Transportation Security Administration.

Man Brutally Beaten By Group Of People: Police

A man was brutally beaten by several people June 4 outside the Marumsco Plaza shopping center in the 14000 block of Jefferson Davis Highway, police said. He was found unconscious and flown to an area hospital for treatment.

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