Fatal Fire, Restaurant Openings, McDonald's Robber: News Nearby

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

• McDonald's Burglar Sought By Prince William Police
• Washington Redskins Fire Coach, What's Next For 0-5 Team?
• Active Winter Storm Pattern Predicted For NoVA, DC: AccuWeather

One Dead, One Injured In Weekend Townhome Fire

Officials are investigating the cause of an early-morning fire in a townhouse that left one person dead and another injured. 911 callers reported someone was trapped inside the home.

New Asian Grocery Store Opening: Report

Fairfax City residents will soon have a new grocery store option when 99 Ranch Market, a popular Asian grocery store from the West Coast, opens in town.

1 DC Pizzeria Among 101 Best Pizza Joints In US: Daily Meal

The Daily Meal released its list of the "101 Best Pizzas in America" recently, and restaurants from 30 states made the cut, including one from the District of Columbia.

Customs Held Passport Until Journalist Said He Writes Propaganda

A reporter returning from assignment overseas says that he was stopped by a customs agent at Dulles International Airport who held his passport hostage until he admitted writing propaganda.

Train Collision Spurs Major Delays For DC Metro Riders

The work week had a chaotic start on the DC Metro system after two train cars collided overnight into Monday. According to Metro, the rear-end collision of two trains happened between the Foggy Bottom and Farragut West stations.

Alexandria Ranked Among Best Small Cities In U.S. For 2019

Alexandria moved up one place in this year's Best Small Cities in the U.S. ranking by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Condé Nast Traveler announced winners for the 2019 Readers' Choice Awards Monday.

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• Man Sentenced For Armed Carjacking, Other Robberies
• Leesburg Police Officer Retires After 20 Years Of Service

Across America

• Orangutan With Human Rights Moving To U.S.
• Jersey City Waiter Fired For 'Dead Cop' T-Shirt
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• UAW Tells Member GM Talks Take Turn For The Worse
• Guatemala Refugee Fined $300K For Not Leaving U.S.