New Restaurants, Microsoft To NoVA, Safe Crossing: News Nearby

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

• 2 People Hospitalized After Being Exposed To Chemicals
• 9:30 Club Co-Owner Gets 3 Years Probation For Soliciting: Report
• King Concedes Sheriff Race, Calls On Hill To End ICE Partnership

Santa HQ, Tree Lighting, Other Events Coming To Tysons

The holiday season kicks off early at Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria with the arrival of Santa and other events. Visitors can expect a Christmas tree lighting, Santa HQ and other holiday-themed events in November and December.

Vienna Zip Code Is Top For Solar Energy Installations In NoVA

Vienna's zip code is the top place for solar energy system installations in Northern Virginia, according to numbers from the Solarize NOVA program.

Kids Take A Tumble, Crossing Guard Steps In: Video

A video captured outside an elementary school Thursday shows the patience and importance of crossing guards.

Taxi Driver Scores A Top Lottery Prize

A taxi driver from Arlington won a top prize after buying a lottery ticket in Alexandria.

• Bristow Woman Wins $153K On Gifted Lottery Ticket

Sears To Close Spotsylvania Town Centre Location: Report

Transformco, the parent company of Sears and Kmart, announced Thursday it plans shut another 96 stores by February. Among those stores is the Sears located at Spotsylvania Town Centre, according to a report.

Sedona Taphouse Restaurant Slated To Open

Sedona Taphouse, which offers Southwest-inspired cuisine, is the first restaurant to lease space at Chantilly's Preserve at Westfields.

• New Food Hall Coming To DC Neighborhood: Report

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Major Disruptions, Changes On 3 Lines: Metro Weekend Schedule
• Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade 2019: Schedule, Where To View

• Arlington Boil Water Advisory Will Be In Effect Through Sunday
• Microsoft Submits Plans For Leesburg Data Centers: Report
• Business Owner Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Child: Police
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Moomoo The Tuxedo Cat
• Featured Fairfax County Shelter Pet: Big Dog With A Big Heart

Across America

• Inmate Claims Clinical Death Ended Life Sentence
• Austin Pair Named World's Longest-Living Couple
• Famed Hollywood Boulevard Superman Found Dead
• Video: Half-Court Shots Win 2 Free College Tuition
• Film Review: 'Doctor Sleep,' 'Last Christmas' More