Red Panda Dies, Stanley Cup Star, Reporter Cursed At: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern 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 With Baby Stroller Hit By Dump Truck In Arlington: Report
• Metro Extends, Shaves 5 Minutes Off Its ‘Rush Hour Promise’
• Former Redskin Hosts Charity Ride At Del Ray Business

Dave Matthews Poses With The Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup's D.C. adventure continues, and this time it was rock superstar and Virginia native Dave Matthews, who got his chance to pose for a picture with the cup in the Capitals' locker room.

DC Councilmember Curses At Post Reporter: Reports

D.C. Councilmember and Metro Board Chairman Jack Evans reportedly lost his temper at a Washington Post reporter at a WMATA board meeting on Wednesday.

Police Investigating Death Of 5-Month-Old Boy: Report

Police are investigating after a 5-month-old boy was found dead in Southeast D.C., according to a report.

Small Plane Crashes In Spotsylvania: Police

A small private plane crashed Friday morning near Shannon Airport with one person onboard, according to Virginia State Police.

4-Year-Old Red Panda Named Henry Dies At National Zoo Facility

A 4-year-old red panda named Henry has unexpectedly died at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Va.

Teacher Assaults Student: Police

A gym teacher was arrested Friday after assaulting a student at a school in Prince William County Police.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Mid-Term Exams Cancelled For Spotsylvania County Schools
• Man Exposes Himself Outside Hotel: Police
• DUI Checkpoint Friday
• Weekend Metro Work Make Cause Delays: Dec. 15 - 16
• See How Much Virginia Households Make In A Year
• Mount Vernon Fireworks Show Moved To Weekend Before Christmas
• Mover Steals From Vienna Home: Police
• Crepe Cake Maker Is Latest Addition To Tysons Food Hall
• Elderly Man Stabbed In Bailey's Crossroads: Police
• Counterfeiters Arrested In Fredericksburg: Police

Across America

• Heartbreaking Obit Asks For Gun Waiting Period
• Bias-Based Bullying Toughest To Confront: Research
• Kushner Run Building Contaminated With Lead Dust
• Metro Atlanta Police Officer Killed
• More Than 50 People Rush To Help Trapped Worker

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Photo Credit: Jessica Kordell, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute