Sweet Christmas Reunion, Free Starbucks: 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 and the Christmas holiday.

• Nine Deaths in Five Days on Virginia's Highways: Police
• Meghan Markle Fans Can Buy Her Favorite Shoe Now In Georgetown
• UPDATE: Police Arrest Two Men In Shooting Of Girl At Playground

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.

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.

• Free Drinks Offered At Starbucks Pop-Up Event In McLean

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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Also Worth a Look Today

• Santa Goes On Final Ride Of 2019 For Falls Church Fire Department
• Increased DUI Enforcement Underway For Holidays In Virginia
• Holiday Activities For Families Abound In DC, NoVA Region
• VA Governor Favors Bill To Replace Lee Statue In Capitol: Report
• Listeria Cases Prompt Egg-Products Recall In DC, VA, Other States
• Holiday Gift Return Policies At VA Stores: Kohl's, Amazon, Macy's
• Brandishing Gun Charges Against Arlington Man At Christmas Party
• DC Police Seek Help Identifying Man In Christmas Eve Robbery
• Herndon Police Make Arrests For Aggravated Assault, DWI: Report
• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 7 Violations At 4 Locations
• Mission BBQ Now Open In Herndon: Report
• Woman Robbed At Arlington Bus Stop, Suspects Sought: Police
• Manassas Man Dies In Motorcycle Accident on Christmas Day
• Christmas Tree Recycling In Leesburg: Schedule, Preparation Tips
• Christmas Tree Recycling In Prince William: Drop-Off Sites, Mulch
• When, How To Recycle Your Christmas Trees In DC
• When, How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Herndon
• When, How To Recycle Christmas Trees In Fairfax County
• When, How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Trees In Vienna
• When, How To Recycle Your Christmas Trees In Alexandria
• When, How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Trees In Falls Church
• Leesburg's New Year's Eve Events: 2019 Guide
• Manassas New Year's Eve Events: 2019 Guide
• Mount Vernon Area New Year's Eve Events: 2019 Guide

Across America

• Best Of Patch 2019: Good News Across America
• South Beach Good Samaritans Step In To Save Dog
• Holiday Gift Return Policies At National Retailers
• Church Surprises Thousands By Erasing Medical Debt
• Cardi B Buys Atlanta Mansion With Indoor Gun Range, Wine Cellar