Phone Scam, Doctor Charged, Businesses You Want: 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.

• Weekend Metro Shutdown Impacts 2 Lines In Northern Virginia
• Man Charged With Murder Of Alexandria Resident In Mount Vernon
• New VA Police Recruitment Site Designed To Diversify Its Ranks

Here's How Much Virginia And DC Grew In The 2010s

Virginia and Washington, D.C. had moderate population increases in the 2010s, according to data from the Census Bureau. Both grew at faster rates than the United States during the same time period.

Doctor From Accused Of Illegally Prescribing Meds

A doctor from Oakton was arrested and charged Wednesday for allegedly distributing Adderall illegally, federal prosecutors say.

DC Police Took 50 Guns Off The Streets Since Dec. 31

The Metropolitan Police Department took 50 guns off the streets between Dec. 31 and Jan. 6, according to the department. The take mostly consisted of pistols, but two of the weapons were assault rifles and one was a shotgun.

Fraud Alert: Police Warn Of Telephone Scam

Telephone scammers are targeting residents in an attempt to defraud them of money by saying the victims have overdue utility payments, according to an police.

DC, NoVA Weekend: Nats Winterfest, Wreath Cleanup, Onesie Crawl

It may seem like there's a lull after the busy season, but there's plenty to do this weekend in the region. From Winterfest with the World Series-winning Nationals to various expos and concerts, there's quite the variety of activities in Northern Virginia and DC.

Businesses Readers Want To Come To Town

• Top Businesses Kingstowne Readers Want To Open In 2020
• Businesses McLean Readers Want To Open In 2020

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Police Arrest 19-Year-Old For 4 Armed Robberies
• Downtown Brew Pub Remains Open During Construction
• New Tap Technology Lets Loudoun Brewery Increase Speed Of Service
• Armed Robbery Fails After Victim Flags Down Motorist
• Know Any Good Neighbors? Herndon Wants To Hear About Them
• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 24 Violations At 9 Locations
• Victim Extricated From Overturned Vehicle, Taken To Trauma Center
• DC Fire & EMS Respond To Early Morning Fire In Takoma

Across America

• Man Pretends To Be Cop; Driver Doesn't Believe It
• HS Senior Discovers Planet During Internship
• A Cry For Help, 4 Deputies And A Parrot
• Oscar Mayer Hiring ‘Hotdoggers’ For Wienermobile
• Oscars To Go Hostless Again