Toys R Us Closing, School Lockdown, Adorable Pup: News Nearby

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

• Toys 'R' Us in Kingstowne, Other Sites May Close: Report
• Traffic Alert: Four Courts 4 Miler Race Saturday
• Adoptable Arlington Pet: Smokey The Pup Needs A Forever Home

South Lakes High School Lockdown Ends

South Lakes High School, along with two other schools, were on lockdown Friday afternoon over concerns a student had a gun. Once it was lifed Fairfax County Police said no weapon was found.

Top 5 Weirdest Things In The New DC Metro Store

For those with an unhealthy obsession with our public transportation system, WMATA has officially opened the M Shop, where you can buy all the best Metro swag. And there are plenty of interesting things to choose from.

Suspected Human Trafficker Sought In Woodbridge: Police

Authorities are looking a man suspected of arranging for a teenage girl to have sex with two men, according to Prince William County Police. Maurice Lamont Cotton, 36, of Woodbridge, is wanted for human trafficking and other charges.

The 100 Best Places To Live In Virginia Ranked

Arlington is the best place to live in Virginia, according to a new set of rankings released by Niche. Arlington, along with 57 other Virginia communities, received an A+ grade on Niche's rankings of best places to live for 2018.

DC Mayor Slams Marco Rubio

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wrote a scathing editorial against Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) over his push to make weapons like the AR-15, used in the Parkland shooting last month, legal for teens to own in the District.

World’s Most Destructive Insect Found At Dulles, BWI Airports

A small but economically devastating insect, the Khapra beetle, was found in passenger bags by federal officials at Dulles and BWI airports. The beetle is deemed "one of the world's most destructive insect pests of stored grains, cereals and seeds," according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• DC Snowstorm Update: Major Development
• Vienna Is #2 In Top 100 Survey Of Virginia Communities
• Robber At Large After Route 1 Bank Heist
• World’s Most Destructive Insect Found At Dulles, BWI Airports

Across America

• Florida School Shooting: 9-1-1 Cries For Help
• Westboro Baptist Church To Picket School
• Martin Shkreli Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison
• Spring Break Stunt Costs SOBE Club Its License

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