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New Cupcakery, Porn Arrests, Redskins Legend's House: News Nearby

Top news includes wine festival, new tallest building in metro, Nats tickets, vigil for homicide victim. How to share news, events on Patch.

You could own this mansion once owned by Redskins legend Sonny Jurgensen.
You could own this mansion once owned by Redskins legend Sonny Jurgensen. (Photo from Realtor.com)

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.

Redskins Legend Owned This Mansion

This home with private beach access to the Potomac River is just as impressive as its former owner, Redskins legend Sonny Jurgensen.

Tysons Development With Tallest Building In DC Region Approved

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve the View at Tysons development, which will feature the region's tallest building.

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Del Frisco's Grille Closing In Downtown DC: Report

National steakhouse chain Del Frisco's Grille will close its downtown D.C. and North Bethesda, Maryland locations on Oct. 20, according to Eater DC. The announcement comes just weeks after billionaire and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta acquired the brand.

Smallcakes NOVA Cupcakery And Creamery Opens

Smallcakes NOVA, a cupcakery and creamery known from "Cupcake Wars," has opened in Del Ray. The business is holding a soft opening Thursday, Oct. 17 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1506 Mount Vernon Avenue.

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Virginia Wine Festival 2019: Location, Tickets, Vendors And More

Wine lovers, rejoice. The Virginia Wine Festival will celebrate its 44th year in our backyard this weekend, bringing gourmet food, live music and unlimited Virginia wine samples.

Worldwide Child-Porn Busts Include Washington DC Chef

A District of Columbia former chef and wine shop owner is among more than 300 people arrested worldwide in connection with a website that authorities describe as the largest child sexual exploitation operation of its kind ever discovered in terms of the volume of content.

DC, NoVA Weekend: Boo at the Zoo, Fall Harvest Family Days

In October, there are plenty of haunted attractions and fall festivals on top of regular events in Northern Virginia and DC region. This weekend, there's everything from craft festivals to family Halloween fun.

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