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Sweet Christmas Reunion, Free Starbucks: News Nearby

Person shot in Denny's, Meghan Markle's favorite shoe at new store, and arrest in playground shooting. Plus how to share news, events.

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 and the Christmas holiday.

Delivery Driver Killed in Shooting at Virginia Denny's: Police

Armed robbers shot two customers at the Denny's in Manassas early Thursday morning, killing one of the customers and seriously injuring the other.

DC Firefighters Reunite With Baby They Helped Save In March

On Christmas Eve morning, D.C. Fire and Rescue personnel reunited with a baby they helped bring back to life in March.

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Free Starbucks Drinks At DC-Area Pop-Up Party Locations

Coffee drinkers looking to satisfy their caffeine addiction will be getting a post-holiday fix from Starbucks, which is hosting Pop-Up Parties with free tall handcrafted espresso drinks.

Bear Takes Walk Through VA Neighborhood On Trash Night

The middle of the night is a perfect time for a black bear to go wandering through a neighborhood in a Washington suburb.

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