Northam Apology, Romantic Dining, Credit Card Thefts: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Tuesday. 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 Man Gets 28 Years For Rosslyn Sexual Assault: Police
• Action Sought On Abandoned Shopping Carts In Little Hunting Creek
• Group Terrorizes Woman With Ax, Threats To Burn: SCSO

Lowe’s Aims To Fill 1,320 DC Metro Jobs In One Day

Lowe's home improvement stores are on a massive hiring spree heading into the company's busiest season, seeking to hire 1,320 workers in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

School Secretary Steals Credit Cards From Employees: LCSO

A woman was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing credit cards from fellow employees at Dominion High School, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

6 Most Romantic Restaurants In Virginia: OpenTable

If you need some inspiration on how to create a memorable evening, a new list says six Virginia restaurants are among the nation's 100 "most romantic" this year just in time for Valentine's Day.

Northam Deserves Forgiveness, 2nd Chance: VA's Black Leaders

"Redemption" was the word used repeatedly as five black leaders from across Virginia gathered Monday urging state legislators to rescind statements calling for Gov. Ralph Northam's resignation following his blackface photo scandal.

Big Decision On Metro Hours This Week: Report

The Metro Board is moving forward with keeping current rail service hours for another year, despite objections from D.C. officials who want to see them extended, according to a report.

Man Accused Of Raping Mentally Incapacitated Woman

A man was charged Monday with the rape of a mentally incapacitated woman at the MVLE Community Center.

Also Worth A Look Today

• 10-Year-Old Arrested For Threatening Schools In Manassas: Police
• Man Charged For Bomb Threat In Tysons: Police
• Jay Gruden's Son Arrested After Drunken Tiffs In Ashburn: Police
• SunTrust Bank Robber Sought In Sterling: Police
• Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: 1 Eatery, 8 Violations Since 2013
• Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: Nine Violations At One Place
• Dollar General Burglar Sought In Dumfries: Police
• Bank Robbery Goes Wrong In Arlington: Police
• Properties $500K And Up Surpass 50 Percent In Alexandria
• See Oscar Best Picture Nominees At Film Festival In Alexandria
• See Oscar Best Picture Nominees At Film Festival In Kingstowne
• Fire Starts On Deck Of Vienna Home Overnight
• McLean Restaurant Inspections: Corner Bakery Cafe, Donburi

Across America

• Live Like The OG: Al Capone's 2-Flat For Sale
• Truth About Slavery: A Teacher’s Powerful Lesson
• El Chapo Trial Ends With Guilty Verdict: Officials
• Georgia Hunter Criticized For Dead Elephant Photos
• Mom Pesters Students Seeking Date For Son: Police

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