Jefferson Memorial, Kids Care Packages, New Pro Team: 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.

• Kids Make Care Packages For Service Members In Hospital
• Missing Gainesville Man Likely In Alaska: Police
• New Pro Sports Team Coming To DC: Report

Jefferson Memorial Begins $8.75M Makeover

A lot of work is going to be done on the Jefferson Memorial over the next 15 months.

Self-Driving Cars Coming To NoVA Development

Self-driving cars will be arriving in Reston soon, thanks to a developer that has partnered with a Boston-based self-driving car company.

Restaurant To Remain Open After Fundraiser

Earlier this week, it looked like a restaurant in Old Town Alexandria could close on Friday, Feb. 8. That's no longer the case after a successful GoFundMe campaign.

Top 125 Schools In Virginia For 2019: New List

Niche.com ranked what it says are the top 125 schools in Virginia, including both private and public schools, and spanning elementary, middle and high schools.

2nd Justin Fairfax Assault Accuser, 5 House Reps Demand He Resign

Political waves threatening the future of Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax became more treacherous Friday when a second woman accused him of sexual assault, and five members of the state's Congressional delegation called his response vile.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Pedestrian Killed On Richmond Highway: Police
• Man Accused Of Sexual Assault At Wolf Trap Hotel
• Permanent Location For Bagel Uprising Proposed
• Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: 15 Violations At One Place
• Metro Schedule For Feb. 9 - 10: Buses Replace Trains, More
• Manassas Restaurant Inspections: Zandra's, Chili's, Panera Bread
• Burke Restaurant Inspections: Pizza Boli's, Chipotle
• Surveillance Footage Shows Missing Falls Church Man
• None Injured In Nursing Home Fire
• Taqueria Poblano Wins 2019 Heart Of Del Ray Award

Across America

• 'The Lego Movie 2' Heads To Theaters
• Academy Reverses Course Again In Rocky Oscars Year
• Eleanor Roosevelt's Former NYC Home Hits Market
• Coke Napkins On Delta Flights Like A Booty Call
• 'Time For Another Kent State,' Mich. Leader Says

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