School Threat, Best Fried Chicken, Humanitarian Chef: 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.

• Oakton Gas Station Robbery Tied To 18 Regional Crimes
• Herndon Man Sexually Assaulted Child: Police
• New Restaurant Proposed At Old La Bergerie Location
• DC Restaurateur Wins 2018 James Beard Humanitarian Award

Falls Church Claims A Place On The 'Fried Chicken Bucket List'

In the South, few foods stir up the emotions quite like fried chicken. Nevertheless, a new list attempts to highlight some of the best fried chicken throughout the South, and two DC spots and seven in Virginia can claim to be one of the best.

25 Safest School Districts In Virginia

Police, parents and educators are reviewing school safety after last week's deadly school shootings in Florida and social media threats in several Virginia districts. One data compiler has listed which Virginia school districts rank highest for safety.

Fairfax High School Threatened On Twitter

Fairfax High School is seeing enhanced police presence after school officials became aware of a social media threat to the school. Fairfax County Public Schools sent out a tweet Thursday advising the community of the threat.

Armed Security Proposed By Fairfax School Board Member

After a gunman killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 14, Fairfax County school board members are tackling solutions to bolster safety. One of these proposals is full-time armed security, which board member Elizabeth Schultz of Springfield will introduce Thursday.

Madison Students Participate In Walk Outs To Demand Gun Control

Around 300 Madison High School students walked out of classes Wednesday to demand action on gun control in the wake of the shooting of 17 people in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 14.

DC Speed Cameras Vandalized: Report

Multiple speed cameras have been vandalized in the District, according to a report. At least two cameras were toppled in the 800 block of Eastern Avenue in Northeast, and other cameras were damaged elsewhere in the quadrant.

DC Approves Elon Musk To Start Work On Massive Hyperloop: Report

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX, is taking on a massive new project right here in the D.C. area: a "Hyperloop" that would take people from D.C. to New York in about a half hour. The Washington Post reports that D.C. has approved Elon Musk's Boring Company to start work on the project.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Massive New Building In Reston To Begin Construction Soon: Report
• Fredericksburg Gets New Escape Room
• Goodbye Warm Days, Hello Miserable Weather In Northern Virginia
• New Bridge Across Potomac Urged By Northam Transition Team

Across America

• Rubio Survives CNN Gun Forum Despite Wikipedia
• Vet Shot In Combat Says Arming Teachers ‘Asinine’
• Yellowstone Hiker Died On Quest For Treasure

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