NRA Protest, American Idol Singer, Councilman Dies: News Nearby

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

• Win $50: Tell Patch Who Makes The Best Burger In Virginia
• Burke Student Helps Organize Protest At NRA
• Lionel Richie's Hello: Brandon Diaz Does It On American Idol

Chaos Outside DC Courthouse, Federal Prosecutor Attacked: Report

It was bedlam outside of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia late last week after a federal prosecutor who had just secured guilty verdicts allegedly was assaulted by relatives of the defendants.

Woman Chasing Dog Killed On I-95 In Stafford: Police

A Stafford woman was killed Saturday night while chasing her dog following a crash on Interstate 95, according to Virginia State Police. Katie M. Mason, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Best Pizza In Virginia Fired Up Neapolitan Style

There's pizza, and then there's the best pizza in Virginia. If you want to have someone else fix dinner tonight, why not try what The Daily Meal calls the Commonwealth's best: Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza in Arlington.

Car Flips Over In Front Of Old Town Alexandria Church

A car flipped over in a crash at the Basilica of St. Mary in Old Town Sunday morning. Police say the crash happened in the 300 block of South Royal Street and the driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Herndon Councilmember Dies In Car Crash

Jeff Davidson, who served as a councilman in the Town of Herndon, did over the weekend following a car crash in late March in Frederick, Maryland. His car crashed into a guardrail, drifted into the southbound lane, and was hit by a pickup truck.

March For Science Comes To DC On April 14

Last year, science supporters quickly put together the March for Science as a rallying cry against what they saw as science denial by some key Trump administration appointees. This year, the march on Saturday, April 14, is more focused. It will be a global expression in support of science this upcoming weekend.

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• None Injured In Two Multi-Car Crashes On 95
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