Steph Curry Visit, Growing Firms, Missing Fireman: News Nearby

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.

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• Springfield House Fire Displaces 7 Residents

Grandparents, Girl Rescued From Kennedy Center Elevator: Report

D.C. firefighters had to perform a dramatic rescue at the Kennedy Center over the weekend after an elderly couple and their 12-year-old granddaughter had to be rescued from a stalled elevator.

Fairfax County Firefighter Missing During Florida Fishing Trip

A Fairfax County firefighter and his firefighter friend went missing off the Florida coast on Friday, Aug. 16, leading to a widespread search by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Halloween-Themed Selfie Museum Opens In September

You won't have to wait until October for thrills and chills this year. The new American Scream, a Halloween Selfie Museum is coming to Tysons Corner Center on Friday the 13th (Sept. 13).

Tysons Company Ranked 12th On Inc. 5000 List

It's no surprise the growing business hub of Tysons claims some of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. This year, one company came in at number 12 on the latest Inc. 5000 list.

• Alexandria Companies Make Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company List

& Other Stories Closing In Georgetown After Nearly 3 Years

H&M sister brand & Other Stories is saying goodbye to its Georgetown location.

Priest Guilty Of Sex Abuse; List Of DC, Arlington Accused Priests

A Catholic priest who served in both Maryland and Washington, D.C., was convicted Thursday of four counts of child sexual abuse against two children that happened at Shrine of the Sacred Heart Parish in Northwest Washington. The Rev. Urbano Vazquez was on a list of Catholic priests credibly accused of sexual abuse against children that was released in late 2018, including the Baltimore archdiocese. See the full list of DC, Arlington and Baltimore priests accused of misconduct.

Stephen Curry Creates Howard University Golf Program: Reports

NBA superstar Stephen Curry is in D.C. on Monday to announce the launch of Howard University's new collegiate golf team — and it wouldn't have happened without a chance encounter earlier this year, according to a report.

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