Middle School Robbers, Barbecue Battle, Fare Hike: News Nearby

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

• DC Murder Suspect Found Dead In Ashburn: Police
• Customer Assaults Employee, Trashes Restaurant: Police
• Woman Robbed By Possible Middle Schoolers: Police

Virginia Railway Express Fares To Increase In July

Virginia Railway Express, a commuter train connecting various towns with DC, is set to increase fares by an average 3 percent starting on July 1, 2019.

Va. Congressman Calls For Metro Board Chair To Resign

Calls are intensifying for embattled Metro Board Chairman Jack Evans to step down. This time, it's Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly, according to reports.

Teacher In Child Porn Case Made Videos Of Students: Cops

Police say they have recovered "numerous images and videos" of students inside Herndon High School during school hours in their investigation of former drama teacher Raphael Schklowsky of Reston, who faces child porn charges.

DC, NoVA Weekend: Capital Barbecue Battle, Portside In Old Town

Summer officially begins on June 21, so there's no better weekend to head out for some fun with the family. There's plenty to do around Northern Virginia and DC, from festivals to concerts and summer solstice celebrations.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Manassas Restaurant Inspections: 24 Violations At One Place

• Driver Dies In Fiery Tractor-Trailer Crash On Capital Beltway
• Kingstowne Inspections: Restaurant Cited For 13 Violations
• Memorial Pool Closes Again For Repairs In Alexandria
• Meeting To Detail Upgrades To Mount Vernon Avenue Transit Stops
• Officer Pulls Combative Woman From Car On I-395: Police
• County Board Slams Trump For Immigration Tweet

Across America

• Rhode Island Senate Approves Abortion Rights Bill
• Trump On Iran Strike: 'You'll Soon Find Out'
• Florida Police Department: Anybody Lose An Ear?
• Virginia Teen In 5-Month Coma Proves Doctors Wrong
• As UFOs ‘Arrive’ In News, See Latest U.S. Sighting