Restaurant Openings, Cheering On Nats, Highest Rents: News Nearby

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

• Plaka Grill Is Relocating In Falls Church
• Georgetown Offering Clinical Trials To Study Lewy Body Dementia
• Free Lyft Rides Available In DC, VA For Halloween

Watch: Ovechkin Cheers On Nationals In Game 4

As the Nationals romped to a 6-1 victory in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night, a familiar face was in the stands, cheering them on: Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin.

Amazon Opening Store In Downtown DC: Report

Amazon is planning on opening retail store spanning more than 8,000 square feet in downtown D.C., according to a report.

Trial Jobs Program For Homeless Begins In Fairfax County

A pilot jobs program modeled after The Lamb Center's City Jobs program for the homeless has launched in Fairfax County. Beginning Oct. 1, the county's Stormwater Planning Division is offering work through the 12-week program.

New Vietnamese Restaurant Opening In November: Report

A NoVA neighborhood is getting a new restaurant next month, and this one will focus on Vietnamese cuisine, according to a report.

McLean Zip Code Among Most Expensive For Renters In Mid-Atlantic

McLean, home to some of the most expensive homes in the region, is also one of the region's priciest for renting an apartment. The average $2,487 rent has a 6.4 percent year-over-year change. Only Arlington renters pay more.

• Alexandria Zip Code Among Priciest For Renters In Virginia
• Falls Church Zip Code Among Priciest For Renters In Virginia

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