Monument Reopening, Northam Protest, Cocktail Week: 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.

• Woman Sexually Assaulted At Nightclub: LCSO
• Wind Advisory Issued For NoVA And DC, Strong Winds Expected
• Peeping Tom Outside School Sought

Woman Killed By Fallen Tree During Storm: Police

A 78-year-old woman was killed early Monday, April 15, when a tree fell onto her home during a storm that swept through the area.

Anticipated Northam Visit To Burke Draws Protesters

Protesters gathered in Burke before Gov. Ralph Northam was expected to appear at a campaign fundraiser Sunday. In the end, the governor decided against attending the fundraiser for Democratic Sen. Dave Marsden.

Washington Monument Reopening Has Been Delayed: Report

The Washington Monument was supposed to reopen this spring, but that has been put on hold after the discovery of possibly contaminated underground soil, according to a report.

Parking Spot Dispute Turns Violent: Police

A driver struck someone with his car after a parking spot dispute last week, police say.

First-Ever Cocktail Week Announced In Alexandria

If you ever needed a reason to enjoy craft cocktails, there will be a week in Alexandria dedicated to these drinks. Guests can enjoy specialty cocktails and over 20 events at boutiques, historic sites and other places.

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• Pedestrian Killed After Getting Out Of Car
• Caboose Brewing Company To Launch Brewery Festival
• Naked Man Tries To Taser Cop: Police

Across America

• Severe Weather: 8 Dead, 18 Tornadoes Confirmed
• Boston Marathon 2019: How To Track A Runner
• Over $550K Raised For Boy Thrown Over MOA Balcony
• Man Sues Parents Over Porn Stash They Trashed
• Lori Loughlin Pleads Not Guilty In College Scandal