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Wolf Trap has announced some of the performances at the Filene Center for summer 2020.
Wolf Trap has announced some of the performances at the Filene Center for summer 2020. (Courtesy of Wolf Trap)

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

Argument Leads To Gunshot Fired At Wawa: Police

A man fired a single gunshot at a car parked at a gas pump at a Wawa convenience store in Fredericksburg early Sunday morning.

Chocolate Festival Satisfies The Sweet Tooth For 9th Year

You don't have to wait for Valentine's Day to binge on delicious chocolate. The annual McLean Chocolate Festival is returning for a ninth year later this month.

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Dismantling Plan Proposed For Nuclear Power Plant On Fort Belvoir

The US Army Corps of Engineers has proposed a plan to dismantle a former nuclear power plant on Fort Belvoir. It was the first nuclear power reactor to provide electricity to a commercial power grid in the U.S.

Check Out The Summer 2020 Lineup At Wolf Trap So Far

If you're counting down the days until summer, the announcement of the Wolf Trap concert lineup gives you something to look forward to. Shows for the summer 2020 season at the Filene Center include Steely Dan with Steve Winwood, Brandi Carlile with the National Symphony Orchestra, Barenaked Ladies with Gin Blossoms and Toad The Wet Sprocket.

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Dominion High Senior Named Top Student Journalist By PBS NewsHour

The PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs named a Sterling high school student as one of four Student Journalists of the Year.

Frozen Or Burst Water Pipes? Tips To Avoid Them

Winters aren't as cold as they used to be in Northern Virginia, but the temperatures still get low enough to freeze pipes in your house, especially older houses that may not have the type of insulation as the newer ones. Here are tips to avoid burst pipes and damage.

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