Storm Hits, Dining Scores, DC Memorial Day Parade: 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.

• Severe Thunderstorm Brings Outages To Alexandria
• Roads Closed After Thunderstorm In Fairfax County
• Roads Closed Due To Downed Trees In Falls Church

DC's Mosquito Problem Among Worst In Nation

They're the menace at every cookout. The Washington, D.C., metro was ranked among the areas with the worst mosquito problem in the nation.

National Memorial Day Parade 2019: What You Need To Know

D.C. is the place to be on Memorial Day, featuring the 2019 National Memorial Day Parade. It is open to all who are willing to brave the crowds and head to the National Mall.

Body Found In Hybla Valley Woods, Likely Gang-Related

Police located a body in the woods in Hybla Valley Thursday morning. Police Chief Ed Roessler Jr. said at a press conference the incident is likely tied to gang activity.

Summer Metro Shutdown: 6 Alternatives To Consider In Fairfax Co.

If you haven't nailed down how you will get around during the summer Metro shutdown, there are a few alternatives to consider. The Braddock Road, King Street-Old Town, Eisenhower Avenue, Huntington, Van Dorn Street and Franconia-Springfield stations will be closed from May 25 to Sept. 8.

• Jack Evans To Step Down As Metro Board Chairman: Report

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Manassas Restaurant Inspections: 20-Plus Violations At 2 Places
• Burke Restaurant Inspections: Noodles & Company, McDonald's
• Memorial Day Ceremony, Jazz Festival Planned In Alexandria
• Vienna Inspections: One Restaurant Has 16 Violations
• DC, NoVA Weekend: Memorial Day Parade, Strawberry Jubilee
• Quantico Memorial Day Fireworks And Music Gala Saturday
• Memorial Day Races Highlight One Loudoun Celebration In Ashburn
• Walmart Grand Opening: Details, Bonus Celebration
• Warehouse To Become Southern Grocery and Kitchen
• Reston Town Center Plaza To Get Major Makeover: Report
• Falls Church Restaurant Inspections: Fruit Fly Problem

Across America

• Watch House Fall In River In Deadly Midwest Storms
• Flamingo Euthanized After Child Throws Rock At It

• Legendary Murder Mansion Is Back On The Market
• Patch Editors' Memorial Day Road-Trip Playlist
• Holzhauer Wins 25th 'Jeopardy!' Game