Princess Meghan's Shoes, Rescue Dog Lost, Legal Pets: News Nearby

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

• Woman Dies After House Fire: Authorities
• Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing $40K In Government Funds
• Single-Tracking, Metro Stations Closed: WMATA Weekend Schedule

Rescue Dog Missing In Old Town Alexandria

An Alexandria resident is searching for a rescue dog that went missing in Old Town on Friday, June 28.

Woman Dies After Being Hit By Falling Tree Limb

A woman died Thursday, June 27, after she was hit by a large limb that fell from an 80-foot oak tree in an Arlington park. Authorities have not yet identified the victim.

Meghan Markle's Beloved Shoe Brand Is Coming To Town

Rothy's, the eco-conscious shoe brand that exploded in popularity — partially thanks to Meghan Markle — is coming to the metro.

Sex Offenders: Where Virginia Ranks On Registry

Virginia has the 28th most sex offenders per capita, according to a new analysis of data obtained by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The report was released this month by the security research site ASecureLife.

Hedgehogs, Turtles Become Legal Pets

Residents in one city have a few new pet options after action from City Council on June 24. The council voted 5-2 to allow turtles, tortoises, hermit crabs, hedgehogs and chinchillas as pets.

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• Here's How Clean Vienna's Drinking Water Was In 2018
• There's History Behind This 1800 Alexandria Home
• Man With Gun Accosts Woman At Commuter Lot: Police

Across America

• Funds Raised After Man Dies In Dominican Republic
• Bayerl Murder Cold Case Ends 40 Years Later
• Chick-Fil-A Worker Saves Child From Choking