Free Donuts, Fire Truck Standoff, Baby Gorilla Pics: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and DC on Wednesday. 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.

• Wiggly Baby Gorilla Shows Off First Teeth In National Zoo Photos
• Red Velvet Cupcakery Closes At Reston Town Center
• School Bus Driver Charged In Fatal Crash

Man Flashes Police In 5-Hour Standoff On Fire Truck

A Fairfax man is facing charges after a chaotic five-hour standoff on top of a fire truck overnight into Wednesday. The man, armed with an axe and chainsaw, tried to cut down a tree and light it on fire, police say. He also flashed and tried to assault officers.

Inspiring Photo Earns Student A National Award

An Alexandria City Public Schools fourth-grader battling cancer has won a national award for her moving self portrait "Stronger."

Dog Killed By Coyote In Fairfax County: Police

Fairfax County Police are warning residents about coyote attacks after a small dog was killed in the Parklawn neighborhood of Lincolnia.

Get A Free Duck Donut For National Donut Day

Duck Donuts is celebrating National Donut Day with a free doughnut offer for customers on Friday, June 1.

VA 2018 Memorial Day Weekend Fatal Crash, DUI Totals Released

The number of traffic deaths on Commonwealth roads during the 2018 Memorial Day weekend was the lowest within at least the past five years, according to Virginia State Police.

Cat Café Raises $25K, Will Move Forward

Thanks to 209 donors, the proposed Mount Purrnon Cat Café and Wine Bar raised $25,500 before its deadline on Tuesday morning. That means the cat café can move forward with plans to open.

Scripps Spelling Bee 2018: Meet The Virginia Spellers

More than 500 spellers will take part in 2018's Scripps National Spelling Bee, which officially kicked off Tuesday in Maryland. Of the 519 participants taking part in the annual competition, 26 are from Virginia and one is from the Washington, D.C.

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• Best Places To Buy A Used Car In Virginia
• Fredericksburg Fourth Of July 2018 Fireworks At Heritage Festival
• Fire At Springfield Storage Unit Causes $133K In Damages
• Woman Who Stole Puppy In Falls Church Arrested: Police
• Woman Followed, Groped In Assisted Living Building: Police
• Students Evacuated From Burke School for Smell Of Smoke
• Unplugging On Summer Vacation: How Washington, DC Area Ranks
• Storm Alberto Could Ruin Virginia's First Weekend Of June
• Resident, Firefighter Injured In Great Falls Blaze

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• Man Kills Self; Accidentally Kills Roommate, Dog
• Roseanne Barr Said She Was 'Ambien Tweeting'
• Birth Control Pill May Lead To Unplanned Pregnancy

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