25 Food Violations, Frozen Potomac, Dog Left In Cold: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, 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.

• Warming-Up Jeep Stolen Before Bursting Into Flames In Sterling
• Emergency Heart Surgery For Virginia House Speaker Bill Howell
• Family Loses Home In Fairfax Station Fire New Year's Eve

Missing Elderly Woman Found Outside In 8-Degree Weather

Reports of missing people can be even scarier as icy cold temperatures grip the region. But one more elderly resident is safe thanks to Fairfax County Police's efforts to track her down Wednesday.

Dog Left Outside In Bitter Cold By Merrifield Home

Police are reminding residents to keep their pets inside after a Merrifield woman discovered a dog left outside in the bitter cold New Year's Day. The resident found the shivering dog on the sidewalk and took her to the vet for treatment.

NoVa, DC Weather: Bomb Cyclone May Bring Slick Morning Commute

As a winter hurricane forms in the Atlantic Ocean with a route that likely takes it along the coast, weather officials are urging northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., drivers to brace for a bitterly cold conditions and a dangerous Thursday morning commute under a winter weather advisory.

Leesburg Restaurant Ranked Among Best Cheap Eats Of 2017

Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers has been mentioned on yet another "best-of" list. This time, it's the Washington Post's "The $20 Diner's favorite cheap eats of 2017," as compiled by food critic Tim Carman.

Gruesome Details Emerge From Reston Murder Scene: Report

Blood stains and bullet fragments could be found all throughout the Reston house where a couple was allegedly brutally murdered by a teenage boy who later turned the gun on himself, according to a new report.

Frozen Potomac River, Lakes Show Just How Cold It Is (Photos)

The winter freeze is creating some astounding beauty around DC and Northern Virginia. It's so cold, parts of the Potomac River and other bodies of water have frozen over.

42 Lose Homes In Massive Springfield Apartment Fire

Authorities say 42 people have been displaced from their apartments New Year's Eve in North Springfield due to a large two-alarm fire started on a third floor unit.

NoVa Restaurant Inspections

• Restaurant Inspections: 25 Violations And Roaches At One Place
• Woodbridge Restaurant Inspections: Rodent Feces

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• Men Terrorizes Police In Kingstowne Area
• Firefighters Install Free Smoke Alarms Amid Winter Fire Concerns
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• Man Strangles Woman In Manassas: Police
• Man Assaults Officers In Woodbridge: Police
• Woman Trapped In Burning Car In DC Tried To Escape: Report
• Georgetown Residents Calling 911 Over Rideshare Bikes: Reports
• Herndon Home Ransacked, Things Missing: Police

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