Man Held For Threatening Students | Purple Ribbon Police Cruisers | Trump's Infamous Tape: News Nearby

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

• Nationals Vs. Cubs: Mayors Put Meat, Beer On The Line For NL Division Series
• Man Suspected Of Threatening Black Students Detained Until Trial
• Arlington Police Cruisers Display Purple Ribbons For Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Huge Screen On National Mall Playing Trump's 'Access Hollywood' Tape For 12 Hours: Report

A feminist group erected a giant screen next to the Washington Monument on Friday that will play President Trump's infamous "Access Hollywood" for 12 hours until 9 p.m. The Washington Post tweeted a picture of the screen -- which has the hashtag #WeGrabBack on it as well as UltraViolet, the name of the group that put up the screen.

Nationals Vs. Cubs: When And How To Watch Game 1, 2017 NL Division Series

It's October, and the Washington Nationals are getting set to do something they've never done: win a World Series title. The Nats take that first postseason step as they face the defending champion Chicago Cubs in the National League Division Series. The best-of-five series begins Friday, Oct. 6.

Alexandria Congressional Shooting: Deadly Force Against Gunman Lawful: Report

The Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney has concluded police use of deadly force against the gunman during the June 14 shooting was lawful. The report also concluded the gunman, "fueled by rage against Republican legislators, decided to commit an act of terrorism."

Special October Harvest Moon Is Filling Virginia Sky

For the next few nights, this year's harvest moon will be shining over the Washington, D.C, area. It’s not a supermoon — the phenomenon when the moon appears larger than it is — but the harvest moon will be something special to see.

Woman Carjacked At Springfield Target: Police

Police are seeking a man and woman who carjacked a woman at the Springfield Town Center Target. The victim was threatened with a knife.

Tropical Storm Nate Is Headed For DC

Tropical Storm Nate could strike New Orleans as a hurricane this weekend. And forecasters expect the storm to bring plenty of rain to the D.C. area next week.

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