Historic Site Demolished, Man Shot By Grandson: 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.

• Man Fatally Shot by Grandson: Police
• Fatal Shooting Victim Identified In Triangle: UPDATE
• Heavy Rain Likely Headed Toward Northern Virginia, DC

D.C. Area's Best General Contractors: New Ratings Released

Here are some basic strategies for hiring a contractor who can successfully complete your home remodeling project. Through a special arrangement, Patch readers can access all of Consumers' Checkbook's ratings of local service providers for free through August 20.

Elizabeth Warren To Protest Outside Reagan Airport

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren will protest in favor of workers outside of Reagan National Airport on Tuesday. Unite Here International Union will join airline food workers with an "informational picket" on July 23 over wages that are less than $15 per hour.

Amazon's 2 New Towers In Pentagon City Would Be 322 Feet: Report

Amazon has plans to build two new office towers at Metropolitan Park in Pentagon City that will be nearly 60 feet taller than nearby apartment building The Bartlett, according to a report. The retail behemoth plans to build the 22-story, 322.5-foot towers as part of its second headquarters development in Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard.

Man Arrested In Shooting Of 11-Year-Old: Police

Police have arrested a man who they say fatally shot 11-year-old Karon Brown in Southeast D.C. last week following a scuffle between adults and children.

Historic Collingwood To Be Demolished: Report

Collingwood Library & Museum, a historic property on land that George Washington owned, will be demolished. Located at 8301 East Boulevard Drive in Fort Hunt, Collingwood is on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites.

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