Happiest Commuters, Romantic Dining, Kayaker Rescued: News Nearby

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

• Man Exposes Himself At Shopping Center In Woodbridge: Police
• Man Threatens Passengers On Commuter Train In Stafford: Police
• Commuters Who Walk Are Happier Than Those Who Drive: Report
• Kayaker Rescued On Potomac River In Mount Vernon

Loaded Gun Found In Vehicle Near White House: Report

A man is under arrest after Secret Service agents found a loaded gun in a vehicle parked near the White House early Tuesday morning, according to a report.

Accused Reston Killer Now In Jail: Police

The Lorton teen accused of murdering his girlfriend's parents in Reston and then turning the gun on himself in a failed suicide attempt has been taken to the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center, police say.

100s Of VA Utilities Have Radium Levels Above Health Guidelines

New information released by a nationwide environmental organization is raising concerns when it comes to a certain kind of "radioactive" contaminant in Virginia's drinking water supply. Radium — the most common radioactive element found in tap water — was measured at levels above legal limits in two Virginia water utilities and found in amounts exceeding health guidelines in hundreds of VA water systems.

Snapchat Child Predator Arrested In Prince William: Police

A social media predator who befriended young girls while posing as someone their age and engaging in inappropriate behavior was arrested Saturday at his residence in the 4000 block of Latham Drive, according to Prince William County Police.

Missing Mount Vernon Teen Last Seen Snapchatting Unknown Man

It's been over a week since a Mount Vernon teen went missing, and her family continues to believe she did not run away on her own account. But police believe she may have left on her own after contacting a man through the social media app Snapchat.

REAL ID Virginia Driver's License Coming: You'll Need One

Virginia and other states must work toward issuing REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses, which will later be needed for domestic air travel. The deadline for Virginia to begin offering a compliant ID comes up later this year.

Restaurant Delivery Service Running in Fredericksburg: Report

A Peninsula-based restaurant delivery service has expanded into Fredericksburg, according to the Free Lance-Star.

DC Snow Alert: Winter Weather To Swoop In Soon

Temperatures are soaring into the 60s in D.C., so snow is probably the farthest thing from your mind right now. But it is still winter, and a new cold snap with possibilities for snow is on the way.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Robber Terrorizes Men Over Cell Phone In Groveton
• Most Romantic Restaurants For Valentine's Day 2018 In Alexandria
• Most Romantic Restaurants For Valentine's Day 2018 Around Vienna
• Most Romantic Restaurants For Valentine's Day 2018 Around McLean
• Plans Moving Forward To Build New HQ Building At Potomac Yard
• Student Assaults Cop On School Bus In Woodbridge: Police
• Activists Slam Supervisor Hudgins Over 'Silence' On Reston PRC
• Teens Arrested In Gang-Related Stabbing On Four Mile Run Trail

Across America

• Neil Diamond Retires, Says He Has Parkinson's
• Oscar Nominations 2018: Who Will Win?
• Back In Time: DeLorean Could Start Building Cars
• Police Officers Save Dog From Fire: WATCH

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