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Deer plays chicken with trains | Holiday boat parade | Dying dog left in park | Hate crime arrest | Veterans Day events in DC, NoVA
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.
Deer 'Playing Chicken' On Silver Line Tracks: Report
A deer that was apparently "playing chicken" with a train on Metro's Silver Line just outside of Reston caused some minor headaches for WMATA Thursday morning.
Virginia, DC Hospital Safety Grades Released For Fall 2018
Thirty-four Virginia hospitals received an A grade in hospital safety, according to new Fall 2018 ratings released by the Leapfrog Group. Virginia is one of five states with the most A grades, while The District and two states had no A grades.
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$5K Reward Offered For Tips On Dying Dog Left In Park
The Humane Rescue Alliance, a District group, is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who left an emaciated dog to die in a park.
Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade Of Lights Returns: Where To View
One of Alexandria's must-see holiday events is less than a month away. Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights will happen on Saturday, Dec. 1 with festivities and the parade.
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Firefighter Charged With Hate Crime In Pennsylvania: Report
A DC firefighter is facing criminal charges in Pennsylvania stemming from a road-rage incident last summer involving an African-American couple, according to a media report.
Also Worth A Look Today
- Veterans Day 2018: Events To Check Out In DC, NoVa
- Man 'Damaging Plants' At US Botanic Garden: Report
- Priest Arrested On Child Sex Abuse Charges: Report
- Woman Terrorized Outside Restaurant: Police
- Man Indicted On Manslaughter Charges: Police
- Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: 16 Violations At One Place
- Little Dipper Hot Pot House Coming
- Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Manager Says Dirty Utensils Clean
- Student Assaulted By SAC Teacher At School: Police
- DC, NoVA Weekend: Chocolate Factory, Winter Walk Of Lights Open
- PRTC Bus Driver Assailant Arrested: Police
- Guilty Plea In Crash That Killed Arlington Cyclist: Report
Across America
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized After Fall: Court
- Landlord Evicting Tenant Finds Unusual Pet In Tub
- Thousand Oaks Shooting (Photos)
- Neo-Nazi Got Over 50K Votes In Illinois
- CA Bar Shooting: 5 Things To Know About Ian Long
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