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Santa Rides, Parades, National Christmas Tree On TV: News Nearby

Top news includes boos for Santa rides, tree-lightings, Christmas parades, and a Thanksgiving birth. How to share news, events on Patch.

The National Christmas Tree will be lighted in front of the White House this week. Tickets are gone, but you can watch on TV.
The National Christmas Tree will be lighted in front of the White House this week. Tickets are gone, but you can watch on TV. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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

Calf Born On Thanksgiving At Mount Vernon

There's something new to be thankful for at George Washington's estate. A calf was born at Mount Vernon on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.

Topgolf In NoVA, Original U.S. Location, Will Close

Topgolf Alexandria, the first U.S. location, will close in Kingstowne, according to a report. The company will focus on its other sites, including the larger Topgolf in National Harbor, Maryland.

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Arrest Made In Springfield Thanksgiving Shooting

A teen was arrested after a fatal Thanksgiving shooting in Springfield, according to Fairfax County Police. Detectives found the juvenile had fled to North Carolina.

National Christmas Tree Lighting: Date, Watch On TV, If You Go

The 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place Thursday evening in front of the White House. Here's what you need to know about the event, and when to watch it on TV.

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Home Feels Like An 'Active Crime Scene': Report

An Ashburn resident still can't sleep after a bullet pierced the wall of her family's home last week, leading the police to order the evacuation of her home and others on her block. "It's still kind of an active crime scene," Ashburn resident Pat Donovan said.

Police Renew Call For Help In Finding Missing 16-Year-Old Girl

The Prince William County Police Department renewed its call for assistance Dec. 2 in finding a missing 16-year-old girl, last seen leaving her residence on Boxwood Farm Drive in the Catharpin area of Prince William County, north of Manassas.

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