NoVa Restaurants, 'Trust Me' Thief, Nazi Swastika: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, 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.

Latest Northern Virginia Restaurant Inspections

• Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: Deutschland And Tito’s
• Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: No Soap For Handwashing
• Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: Fa La La And Bonchon And More
• Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: Sentara And La Luna And More
• Manassas Restaurant Inspections Include Perfect Pizza And More

Alexandria Woman Chased Down In Victoria's Secret Heist

An Alexandria woman couldn't slip away from police in a wild chase after shoplifting at a Fairfax County Victoria's Secret over the Christmas weekend.

Teen In Reston Deaths Mowed Nazi Swastika In Lorton Field: Report

The Lorton teenager accused of gunning down a husband and wife in Reston — after they stopped their daughter from dating the youth because of his reputed white supremacist views — is believed to have mowed a giant swastika into a field two months ago, according to a media report.

Corey Lewandowski, Ex-Trump Aide, Accused Of Sex Assault

A possible Florida congressional candidate and singer who made headlines for donning a "Make America Great Again" dress at the Grammys this year, has accused Donald Trump's former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski of sexual assault during a gathering at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Community Rallies Behind Mount Vernon Antique Center After Fire

After a massive fire destroyed the Mount Vernon Antique Center on Christmas, community members are coming together to help rebuild.

Roof Giveaway Becomes Holiday Tradition For Loudoun Business

Life is good these days for Steve Gotschi, a decorated Northern Virginia businessman who's the owner and founder of DryHome Roofing & Siding, Inc. But years ago he was briefly homeless, which is one of the primary reasons Gotschi's company provides a free roof to an area charitable organization or a family badly in need of one.

Navy Vs Virginia Military Bowl 2017: Parade, Tailgate, TV Network

Festivities around the Military Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 28, include an official tailgate party with music, entertainment, military displays, free face painting and more at 9:30 a.m. The University of Virginia takes on the U.S. Naval Academy. The Military Bowl Parade, featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales, 13 Medal of Honor Recipients and more than 80 entries, kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at City Dock in Annapolis.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Pizza Delivery Driver Pepper Sprayed By Robber
• Car Thief Wearing 'Trust Me' Shirt Arrested In Falls Church
• Fake MacBook Sales Operation Busted In Springfield
• Prepay Fairfax City Property Taxes Early To Maximize Deductions
• Prepay Vienna Property Taxes To Maximize Deductions
• Prepay Reston Property Taxes To Maximize Deductions
• Prepay Herndon Property Taxes To Maximize Deductions
• Prepay McLean Property Taxes To Maximize Deductions
• Prepay Kingstowne Property Taxes To Maximize Deductions
• How To Keep Pipes From Freezing As NoVA Temps Plunge
• Candle Causes Christmas Fire At Merrifield Apartment

Across America

• Hugging Dog Of Instagram Gets $10K Donation
• Weed-Smoking Santa Video Inspires Outrage, Laughs
• Airline Refuses To Fly Body Of Dead Cougar Home

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