Restaurant Closing, Artist Bunny, Real ID Sessions: News Nearby

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

• Chain Restaurants Open On Christmas Day In Washington, DC
• Dumfries DMV Office To Offer 3 More Dates To Apply For REAL ID
• Police Offering 'Safe Zone' For Online Purchases

Bunny Re-Creates Duct-Taped Banana Wall Art With Carrot

Days after Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's duct-taped banana artwork went viral with a whopping $120,000 sale price, a cute Arlington bunny has come along to give him a run for his money.

Alexandria Seafood Restaurant Shuts Down

Catch on the Ave, a seafood-focused restaurant, has closed after nearly a year in the Del Ray neighborhood.

VA May Increase Gas Tax To Fund Road Improvements: Report

Virginia's transportation secretary said the state could raise gas taxes next year in order to fund transportation improvements across the state, according to a WTOP report.

Guard Stabbed At National Shrine, 2nd Guard Hit By Car: Police

Two security guards were badly injured Tuesday morning at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in northeast Washington, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police said they do not believe the incident that occurred at the National Shrine is hate- or terror- related.

Loudoun's Seasonal Beers Put Customers In The Holiday Spirit

Loudoun County's thriving craft beer scene, with the highest concentration of craft breweries in Virginia, is busy year-round, but December seems especially packed with winter seasonal beers that brewers promise will put their guests in the holiday spirit.

Haymarket Garage Fire Kills 72-Year-Old Man

A 72-year-old man died early Tuesday morning in a fire that broke out in his garage residence in Haymarket. Officials said the cause was "careless smoking."

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Man Dies By Suicide, Ending Armed Standoff: Sheriff
• Man Stabbed, Robbed Victim: Police
• E-Scooters Likely Not Coming Until Spring In Falls Church
• Improper Disposal Of Fire Pit Ashes Led To House Fire: Officials
• Second Arrest Made In Fatal DC Shooting
• Chain Restaurants Open On Christmas Day In Arlington
• Man Announces Bank Robbery With Note, Later Arrested: Police
• Restaurants Open For Christmas 2019 In Kingstowne Area
• Robbers Take 'Large Quantity' Of Tobacco From Woodbridge Store

Across America

• Detective Killed In Jersey City Shooting Standoff
• ‘They’ Is Merriam-Webster’s 2019 Word Of The Year
• Geminids: When To See 2019’s Best Meteor Show
• Democrats Unveil Articles Of Impeachment
• Feds Charge Accused Planned Parenthood Shooter