Owls Attack, Capitol Christmas Tree, Hero Lauded: News Nearby

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.

• Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights To Open For Season
• DC, NoVA Weekend: Emporiyum, Food History Weekend, Whiskey Fest
• Reston Apartment Catches Fire Because Of Candle: Firefighters

Patch's Hometown Heroes: U.S. Army Veteran Cesar Jesus Visurraga

In honor of Veterans Day, we're celebrating Capt. Cesar Jesus Visurraga, who served in Iraq. He's now a nurse anesthesiologist for the VA.

60-Foot Christmas Tree In New Mexico Chosen For US Capitol

A 60-foot blue spruce was brought down in New Mexico this week and will head to the U.S. Capitol soon.

Owls Attacking People In DC: Report

Owls have been on the attack in D.C. lately, according to a report. The Washington Post reports that multiple locals have had owls dive-bomb people and claw at their heads.

B.GOOD Restaurant To Open First DC Area Location

B.GOOD, a fast-casual farm-to-table restaurant chain, will open its first DC area location in northern Virginia on Nov. 14.

First Muslim Woman Elected To VA School Board Has Big Ideas

Abrar Omeish is one of Virginia's youngest elected officials and the first Muslim woman to win a seat on the Fairfax County School Board.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Nominate A Hometown Hero In Honor Of Veterans Day
• Entertainment Center Eyes December Opening

• Armed Robbery Near Pentagon City Mall: Police
• Man Hospitalized After Shooting: Police
• Loudoun County Surplus Auction: Nancy Drew Books, TVs For Sale
• Fredericksburg Mayor Announces Run For Third Term

Across America

• Co-Workers Buy Woman A Car, End 24-Mile Daily Walk
• To Shop Or Not To Shop: Residents Weigh In
• Ohioan Pleads Guilty To Plotting Terrorist Attack
• Orangutan With Legal Personhood At Home In Florida
• Aldi To Pork Suppliers: End 'Inhumane' Practices