Local Student Chosen As Scholastic Kid Reporter: News Nearby

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.

• Vienna Middle School Student Chosen As Scholastic Kid Reporter
• Access To Lexington Drive From Rt. 7 In Loudoun Co. To End
• Ashburn Man Found Guilty In 'Sextortion' Of Teens On Snapchat

This NoVa County Is Richest In The United States

A Northern Virginia county is the richest not only in the state, but in the entire country, according to a set of economic data released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Joyriding Teens Go On Crime Spree: Police

Police in Northern Virginia have arrested three people and are searching for additional suspects in connection with a crime spree where the suspects are accused of stealing a Cadillac Escalade and going on a wild crime spree.

Nats Vs. Dodgers: What You Need To Know

The Washington Nationals have done it: they won their wild card game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, and that means it's time to immediately gear up for a five-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series.

New Fire Station Coming To NoVa

A local Board of Supervisors this week approved $10.2 million in funding to construct a new fire and rescue station, according to reports.

Metro Shuts Down Station This Weekend

If you're planning on taking the Metro at this Northern Virginia station this weekend, now's the time to make alternate plans: the station will be closed entirely both Saturday and Sunday, WMATA says.

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