Santa Cops, Globetrotters, Deer Invades House: 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.

• Wreaths Across America At Alexandria Cemetery: How To Help
• Fairfax Connector Workers Go On Strike
• Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child Family Member

Murders Of Women Unsolved After 13 Years

Detectives are reviving efforts to solve the cold case murders of two women in their 70s that happened within a four-month period in 2006. The victims lived alone 2 miles from each other but were not acquainted.

Redskins Sign Receiver From Colin Kaepernick's Workout: Reports

The Washington Redskins have signed wide receiver Jordan Veasy, and Veasy told the Washington Post that he credits Colin Kaepernick's much-publicized workout last month on Nov. 16 with getting him the job.

Free Holiday Sing-A-Long Planned At Wolf Trap This Weekend

The free Holiday Sing-A-Long returns to Wolf Trap at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. This event gets you in the holiday spirit with performances of Christmas and Hanukkah songs at the Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road.

Deer Gets Trapped In House After Crashing Through Window

Residents were surprised when a deer came crashing through a window of their house and became trapped in their house Thursday morning.

Globetrotters To Showcase Amazing Stunts

Nothing compares to the high-flying dunks and hilarious stunts of the Harlem Globetrotters, who will be bringing their "Pushing the Limits" world tour to northern Virginia next week.

6 Injured After SUV Crashes Into Work Zone On I-66: ACFD

Six construction workers were sent to the hospital after an SUV crashed into a work zone on Interstate 66 in Arlington early Thursday, and a man was arrested with drunk driving in connection with the crash, authorities say.

Santa Cops Take 'At Risk' Children Shopping

Police officers are donating their time to take "at risk" children Christmas shopping, then escorted in cruisers in a convoy of lights and sirens to breakfast and gift wrapping.

These Are Washington DC's Most Popular Dog Names For 2019

Residents in the District of Columbia name their dogs after everything from "Game of Thrones" and movie characters to snack foods, but the top choices are still pretty basic.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Boat Parades, Georgetown Glow

In between Christmas shopping, check out tree lightings, parades, holiday light attractions and more in DC and Northern Virginia.

• Santa To Arrive By Helicopter At Holiday Event
• How To Prevent Christmas Tree Fires

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Popular Leesburg Brewery Transfers Operations To Dynasty Brewing
• 19-Year-Old Shot Dead In Spotsylvania County: Police
• Man Survives Crash But Gets Run Over Standing On I-66 Shoulder
• Postal Special Agent Shoots Employee At Post Office
• Porch Pirates Lurk As Holidays Approach: Tips In Fairfax County
• Rappahannock River Closure On Hold Over I-95 Construction Delays
• Georgetown GLOW 2019 To Illuminate Historic City: Dec. 6 - Jan. 5

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• Feces, Weed, Wrecked Car Left By Pet Sitter: Cops