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$30K Of Meth Mailed, Tourists Groped, Beer & Hymns: News Nearby
Tourist groped at Capitol, child endangerment charges, beer and Christmas hymns, and porch pirates. Plus how to share information on Patch.

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, 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.
Felony Child Neglect Charges For Manassas Couple
Two people were arrested Wednesday after police found a 5-year-old girl in a filthy home amid evidence of drug use in Manassas, according to Prince William County Police.
Salon That Ditched RTC Over Paid Parking To Reopen Monday
Nordine Salon and Day Spa was a tenant at Reston Town Center for 14 years before paid parking prompted owner Nordine Elasbassi to uproot and move out. Now, the salon is getting set to reopen at Reston Station.
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Supermoon Visible In DC, Virginia This Weekend
Supermoons typically look bigger during the winter months. This weekend, one will be visible in Virginia and Washington, DC.
This Caroling Event Packs A Del Ray Restaurant Every Year
If Saturday night's tree lighting in Alexandria isn't enough holiday fun for you, there's a popular event the next day that draws plenty of participants every year. The concept is pretty simple: people gather to drink beer and sing hymns.
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Man Tries To Ship $30K Of Meth From D.C. UPS: Reports
A man was arrested at a UPS store in Adams Morgan for allegedly trying to send about $30,000 worth of methamphetamine through the mail, according to reports.
Tourists Groped At U.S. Capitol: Reports
Two 18-year-olds were allegedly groped by a man while touring the U.S. Capitol, according to reports.
Man Tries To Strip Woman In Woodbridge
A man is being held without bond after assaulting and then trying to disrobe a woman Tuesday in the 3500 block of Wanda Court, according to Prince William County Police.
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Also Worth a Look Today
- ‘Porch Pirates’ Strike In Fredericksburg
- Bull Run Festival Of Lights 2017: Dates, Times, Prices
- Festival Of Lights Hayride 2017: Dates, Times, Prices
- House Fire Out In Alexandria; No Injuries Reported
- 'Porch Pirate' In McLean Brings Package Theft Reminder
- 'Porch Pirate' In Falls Church Brings Package Theft Reminder
- 'Porch Pirate' In Vienna Brings Package Theft Reminder
- Intense Fire Reported In Fort Hunt
Across America
- Mom Tells Off Airline Passenger; And It’s Epic
- Russell Simmons Steps Down Amid Sex Assault Claim
- Jim Nabors, Gomer Pile Actor, Dies At 87
- Grenade Found Inside Backpack At Freedom Tower
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