Plea For Cards, UVA Goes Bowling, Filming In DC: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia 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.

• UVA Fan Guide To The Orange Bowl: Tickets, Travel and Events
• Board Gives Final Approval For Amazon's New HQ In Arlington Co.
• Arlington County Board Approves Crystal Houses Development

Trainer Charged With Sexual Assault Of Teenager: Police

A trainer with the Ashburn Elite Track Club has been accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl during practice. The assault reportedly occurred Dec. 7 when the suspect was alone with the victim at a facility in Ashburn and conducting training exercises.

Man Found Guilty For Role In $3 Million Romance Fraud

A federal jury convicted a 34-year-old man from Dumfries of wire fraud and money laundering for his role in a romance fraud scheme that used ChristianMingle.com and other online dating sites to scam millions of dollars from its victims.

Most Caring Cities In America 2019: Washington, DC Earns A Spot

With the holiday season fully upon us in Washington, D.C., there's more of an emphasis on caring for the friends, family and strangers in our lives. The personal finance website WalletHub recently ranked Washington, D.C., among the Most Caring Cities in America.

Woman With Terminal Cancer Puts Christmas Cards On Her Wish List

A Stafford County woman with a rare form of cancer put out a plea on Facebook asking people from around the world to help her celebrate the holidays by sending her a Christmas card.

Abuse Of Kids With Disabilities At Fairfax Co. School Alleged

Two former employees and a principal have been charged in relation to alleged assault of students with disabilities at a Fairfax County elementary school. Police believe six non-verbal students faced abuse.

Guide To Best Christmas Lights In Northern Virginia 2019

We asked, you answered. Patch sought the Clark Griswolds of Northern Virginia who go all out with Christmas light displays. These handmade displays, dazzling lights and synchronized shows draw visitors from around the neighborhood, and sometimes from out of town. Take a look.

Tom Clancy Movie Filming To Shut Down Several DC Roads: Police

A movie being filmed in the nation's capital could cause some traffic delays, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. "Without Remorse," which is based on the Tom Clancy novel and stars Michael B. Jordan, will begin filming this week near Dupont Circle.

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