Hawk Rescue, New DC Restaurants, MS-13 Sentencing: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia on Monday. 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.

• Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Overnight In Virginia, DC
• Tall Ship Providence Undergoes Work, Returns Labor Day Weekend
• Man Steals From Business, Threatens Employee: Police

MS-13 Member Sentenced For Brutal Beating

A gang attack in an area park has led to the sentencing of an MS-13 member. Jose Ochoa Del-Cid, 21, of Falls Church, was sentenced in federal court to prison for a leadership role in the attack.

Hawk Trapped In Netting Rescued

First responders came to the rescue of a hawk trapped in netting high in a tree in the Falls Church area, Fairfax County Police say.

Loudoun County Sheriff Seeks Victims Of Contracting Fraud: Police

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is seeking additional victims after completing a contracting fraud investigation involving contracting company Pro + Design and its owner.

Judge Rules In Favor Of VA Transgender High Schooler: Report

A federal judge has ruled in favor of a transgender man who was denied the right to use the boys' bathroom at the high school he attended in Virginia. The Associated Press reports that the judge ruled that a school board's transgender bathroom ban discriminated against Gavin Grimm.

Cheesecake Factory Replacing Restaurant Near White House: Report

A restaurant located near the White House, will be closing its doors soon and a Cheesecake Factory will be replacing it.

• Roman-Style Trattoria Coming To The Yards In DC: Report

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• 1 Killed On GW Parkway Crash
• Crash, Widespread Outages Reported In Alexandria

• 21 Virginia, DC Schools On Princeton Review’s ‘Best 385’ List
• Woodbridge Townhouses Damaged In Weekend Fire
• Motorcyclist Killed In Early-Morning Dale City Crash: Report
• Business Wins Fan Favorite In Charity Can Drive

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