Romantic Dining, Snowmageddon Photos, Macy's Closing: News Nearby

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

• Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade 2020: Schedule, Route
• Man Forces Way Into Occupied Hotel Room
• North Italia Added To Restaurant Offerings At Tysons Development

See Which NoVA, DC Restaurants Make Most Romantic List: OpenTable

If you're looking for some help in choosing that perfect date night spot on Feb. 14, we've got some good news for you. A handful of Northern Virginia and DC restaurants are on the OpenTable "100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2020" list.

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching For VA Democratic Primary

The registration deadline to vote in the March 3 Democratic presidential primary in Virginia is rapidly approaching. Virginia residents must register by Feb. 10 in order to be eligible to vote in the state's Democratic primary.

Neighbor Shoots 17-Year-Old Who Was Pointing 2 Toy Guns: Police

A person suspected of breaking into a woman's car in was shot by a neighbor who was attempting to stop him from leaving the area, according to authorities. The thief reportedly pointed a toy gun painted black at the resident.

Snowmageddon Hits Region 10 Years Ago: Reader Photos

Do you remember Snowmageddon ten years ago? Here's a look back on one of the region's most significant snowstorms.

DC, NoVA Weekend: Occoquan Chocolate Walk, Warehouse Sale

Winter doesn't mean there aren't plenty of things to do in Northern Virginia and DC. From chocolate-themed events to sports games and a wine and whiskey fest, there's something for everyone.

5 Employers Make Best Commuter Workplace List

Five area employers made a list of top companies and organizations in the country that provide first-rate commuter support to their employees. The 2020 Best Workplaces for Commuters list included Collins Aerospace, REI Systems and others.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Robbery Suspect Appears Again At Sunoco, Gets Arrested
• Unknown Buyer Eyes Center for Innovative Technology Campus
• Rita Olson, Beloved Teacher At Country Day School In McLean
• Petworth Stabbing Suspect Arrested By DC Police
• Australian Fitness Studio F45 Training Coming To Reston
• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 133 Violations At 48 Locations
• Columbia Heights Shooting Suspect Arrested By DC Police
• Suspected Gunman In Custody, 2 Injured Police Officers Are Stable
• First-Ever Indoor Pickleball Facility Coming Soon To DC Area
• Manassas Police Verify State Registration Of Fundraising Group

Across America

Doomsday Prepper’s Children Still Are Missing

Actor Kirk Douglas Dead at 103

Evacuation Alert Sent In Minnesota Was 'Error'

Boy, 8, Raises $4,105; 'Lunch Shaming' Avoided

Rush Limbaugh Awarded Presidential Medal