Warehouse Sale, Student Scientists, Actor Drug Plea: News Nearby

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

• Alexandria Warehouse Sale Marks 15th Year
• Alexandria Students Are Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars
• McLean Students Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars
• Oakton Student Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar

FCPS Offers Substitute Teaching For Furloughed Federal Workers

Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest school district in Virginia, is offering substitute teaching positions to federal employees furloughed during the government shutdown. The hiring event will take place Jan. 11.

Government Shutdown Specials For Furloughed Workers

As the partial government shutdown drags into its third week, a slew of businesses are offering food and drink specials and discounts to furloughed federal workers.

First Dockless Scooter Permit Approved In Suburb

The City of Alexandria has approved its first permit to bring dockless scooters and bikes into the city. San-Francisco-based Lime will be the first dockless device company allowed to operate in Alexandria.

Rose McGowan To Plead No Contest To Loudoun Drug Charges: Report

In a case that has dragged on for nearly two years, actress and activist Rose McGowan will plead "no contest" in Loudoun County Circuit Court to a reduced drug charge, according to a report.

Swastikas Found On Playground At Park: Police

Fairfax County Police are investigating swastikas found at Kings Park in West Springfield Monday.
A resident had reported the symbols carved into the playground equipment.

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• Expanding Mental Health Services Goal Of VA Lawmakers
• Jewelry Scam Nets Arrests: Police
• 30 Violations At One Place: Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections
• Firefighters Battle Massive Fire In McLean
• Restaurant At The St. James Complex Opens This Week
• Armed United Bank Robber Sought: Police
• Millions Of Dollars In Heroin Seized In DC: Report
• Purse-Snatchers Strike As Woman Leaves Bank: Police

Across America

• Elvis Presley's 84th Birthday Anniversary (PHOTOS)
• R. Kelly Under Criminal Investigation: Report
• Teacher Accused Of Sex Act In Students' Presence
• 'Hamilton' Playing Nationwide: Dates, Tickets
• Chrysler Building Listed For Sale, Reports Say

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PHOTO: Actress Rose McGowan speaks on stage at The Women's Convention at Cobo Center on October 27, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)