'Unbombing' of McDonald's, Resident Shoots at Intruder, No 'Accidental' Fire and Teen Groped at Bus Stop

Virginia Resident Fights Back, Fires Gun at Intruders

Enough was enough for residents of an invaded home in the City of Fairfax. Two robbers forced their way into the home and injured the residents, prompting one of them to fire back at the robbers with a handgun.

That's just one piece of news of note from around our Patches in Virginia and DC. Here are some others:

• Teen Arrested for Bomb Threat at McDonald's
• Fire Marshals: Labor Day Warehouse Blaze Not an Accident 
• Police: Man Gropes 13-Year-Old Girl Near Bus Stop
• Controversial Fairfax County Library Changes Put on Hold 
• Really, Amtrak? Trains Screech to a Halt
• 9/11: 'There Isn't a Day That I Don't Think About That Experience'
• Chef Mike Isabella to Open Kapnos Taverna in Ballston
• Resident Finds Exploded Plastic Bottle in Mailbox
• 5-Year Plan For Workhouse Arts Center