Metro Service Shortfall | Therapist Accused Of Sex Assault | Toilet Habit Lawsuit: News Nearby

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

• Washington, D.C. Wow House: Enjoy The Finer Things In This Cleveland Park Home
• Arlington Wow House: Penthouse Apartment With D.C. Views
• Second Victim Accuses D.C. Massage Therapist Of Sex Assault

Toilet-Paper Giant Sues D.C. Over Flushable Wipes Ban

The corporation that produces toilet paper and other hygiene products filed a lawsuit against The District Friday in after to strike down legislation that bans labeling disposable products as "flushable" if they are, in fact, not flushable.

Star Athlete Dies Defending Himself, Killing Robber: D.C. Police

A star athlete at a local D.C. public school died defending himself during an attempted robbery in Northeast Wednesday night, also killing the teen who tried to rob him, police said.

Will Hurricane Maria Hit Virginia?

Hurricane Maria is expected to follow a similar path to Jose and skirt along the East Coast. How close will it come to Virginia's shores?

Woodbridge, Manassas Bank Robber Arrested; Also Suspected of Maryland Hold-Up: Police

A man who allegedly robbed a Sun Trust bank Saturday in Woodbridge was arrested Wednesday in Silver Spring, Maryland, for an earlier Anne Arundel County hold-up. He also is suspected of robbing a United Bank in Manassas City last Thursday, according to Prince William County Police.

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