Santa Train, Haunted Houses, Sex Offender Maps: News Nearby

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

• VA, DC’s Most Popular Halloween Costume Via Google Search
• Kingstowne 2019 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Vienna 2019 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

Virginia Schools With the Best and Worst Graduation Rates

Three small rural school districts had 100 percent graduation rates this year, and the Brunswick County, Manassas and Richmond school systems had the state's lowest graduation rates, according to data released by the Virginia Department of Education.

Santa Train Tickets Beginning To Sell Out In Alexandria

If you believe people don't have Christmas on their minds already, think again, Halloween has yet to pass, but tickets for the popular Santa Train in Alexandria are beginning to sell out.

Haunted House Guide For Northern Virginia, DC In 2019

There are plenty of chills and thrills to go around during the month of October. There's no shortage of haunted attractions around Northern Virginia, DC and the surrounding area for the Halloween season.

Nationals Vs. Cardinals, NLCS Game 1: Time, How To Watch, Info

Washington Nationals fans have barely had time to celebrate the delirious joy of watching Howie Kendrick's 10th-inning Game 5 grand slam against the Dodgers sail over the fence on Wednesday, but Game 1 of the National League Championship Series kicks off Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Columbus Day Holiday Weekend 2nd Deadliest On NoVA, DC Roads

While it's not a traditional party weekend like July 4 or St. Patrick's Day, the long Columbus Day weekend is one of the deadliest weekends on northern Virginia and District of Columbia roads, as well as nationally.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Motorcyclist Dies After Collision On Fairfax County Parkway

• Rabid Raccoon Found In Falls Church: Police
• Harmony Animal Hospital Opens In Groveton Area
• Coastal Flooding Warning Issued For DC
• Man Sexually Abused Child On Metro Train: Police
• Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash
• VDOT Proposes Ideas To Reduce Congestion On Interstate 95: Report
• Motorcycle Driver Killed In I-95 Crash: Police
• Manassas Teen Missing Since Sept. 21 Sought By Police
• Youth Vaping Forum Planned Oct. 15 In Loudoun County

Across America

• Calimesa Fire Burns Structures, Threatens School
• ACL Festival Awash In Fecal Matter: Report
• NJ Urban Explorer Finds Secret In Abandoned Tunnel
• Great White Chomps On Kayak Off Catalina Island