National Merit Scholars, New Diner, Teacher Arrested: News Nearby

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

• Carnival Coming To Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets
• Caboose Tavern, RAMMY Finalist, Offers Promotions In May
• Vienna Election Results: 2 Councilmembers Elected, 1 Re-Elected

Homicides Down, Aggravated Assaults Up In City: Report

Serious crimes against people — including homicide, rape, robbery — were down overall in this city for the fifth straight year.

Woman Dies After Car Plunges Into Potomac

A 72-year-old woman died when a car plunged into the Potomac River near Roosevelt Island and disappeared, according to a report.

Teacher Faces 20 Child Pornography Charges: Police

A Reston man who worked as a drama teacher at Herndon High School and was arrested last month on unlawful filming charges now faces an additional 20 charges for child pornography, police say.

Plans For New Silver Diner Advance

City leaders have approved a proposal for a Silver Diner in Alexandria near the border with Arlington County.

World Whiskies Awards Cites Distillery In Fredericksburg

An area distillery has received quite the intoxicating award, winning a Gold Medal at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: 15 Violations At One Place
• Fairfax City National Merit $2,500 Scholarship Winners
• Loudoun County National Merit $2,500 Scholarship Winners
• Stafford Student Wins National Merit $2,500 Scholarship
• Lorton Student Wins National Merit $2,500 Scholarship
• The Arlington National Merit $2,500 Scholarship Winners
• The DC National Merit $2,500 Scholarship Winners
• The Herndon National Merit $2,500 Scholarship Winners
• La Bella Strada Street Painting Festival Returns To Del Ray

• 2 Alexandria Students Win National Merit Scholarships
• Students From McLean Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships
• 3 Springfield Students Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships
• Vienna Students Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships
• Falls Church Cited For 8 Violations: Latest Inspections

Across America

• House Panel Votes On Holding Barr In Contempt
• When Praising Your Child Does More Harm Than Good
• Stolen Ashes Returned To Husband After Burglary
• Dad Joked About Pawning Baby; Cops Not Laughing
• Colorado School Shooting: 5 Stories Of Heroism