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First NoVA Location Of Famous DC Eatery To Open: Patch PM

First NoVA outpost of DC eatery | Teacher charged with assault | DC statehood opposition | Police car hits woman | Police chase: Patch PM

The first northern Virginia location of a DC restaurant opens this week.
The first northern Virginia location of a DC restaurant opens this week. (Shutterstock)

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia on Monday. 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.

Most Americans Oppose DC Statehood: Report

A new poll indicates that the concept of D.C. statehood is widely unpopular nationwide. The
Gallup poll found that support was highest among left-leaning political groups, but even among Democrats, the proposal had just 39 percent support.

Police Car Strikes Woman Near Town Center: Police

A woman who may have been under the influence of alcohol crossed the street against the pedestrian crossing signal and was struck by a police car near Reston Town Center over the weekend, police say.

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Agora Sets Opening Date For First NoVA Location

Dupont Circle's Mediterranean eatery Agora will open its first Northern Virginia outpost in Tysons on July 16.

Day Care Teacher Accused Of Child Abuse

A Woodbridge woman has been charged with assault and battery after the Prince William County police accused her of physically abusing a 4-year-old girl at a day care center, according to a police report.

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Man Leads Police On High-Speed Chase On I-66: Police

An Arlington man faces numerous charges after police say he led officers on a high-speed chase on Interstate 66 over the weekend and smashed into police cars who tried to stop him.

New Italian Restaurant Opening In Reston Town Center

North Italia, described as a "modern Italian concept," will open its doors in Reston Town Center on Wednesday, July 31.


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