White House, Capitol Christmas Trees Arrive | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Virginia and 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.

White House, US Capitol Christmas Trees Arrive

A 60-foot tree chopped down at a national park in New Mexico has completed its journey to Washington, D.C., and was put in place Monday in front of the U.S. Capitol. Meanwhile, the White House got their tree delivered on the same day.

Cops Plan To Surprise Unsuspecting NoVa Residents

Police officers in Northern Virginia will be downtown looking for drivers stopping at designated crosswalks and pedestrians crossing at intersections and randomly presenting gift cards.

New Ice Cream Shop Opens In NoVa

A nice ice cream shop has opened in Northern Virginia, Patch has confirmed, where it will take over in a space vacated by a coffee shop.

Local Priest Sentenced For Sex Abuse

A Catholic priest who served in Washington, D.C., and Maryland parishes was sentenced Friday to prison for the sexual abuse of two children that happened on the grounds of Shrine of the Sacred Heart Parish in Northwest Washington.

Most Expensive DC, VA Restaurants

If you want to impress your date or visitors with fine dining, there's only one place to go in Virginia, and likewise in Washington, D.C.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Virginia, DC Dream Homes: Blue Ridge Manor, Restored 1940s Digs
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: A Queen To Spoil
• Campout Raises Awareness Of Homelessness At Mount Vernon Church
• Police To Reward Good Drivers, Pedestrians With Gift Cards
• Leesburg Kicks Off Annual Free Parking Tradition
• Guest Parking Concerns Prompt Proposed Change In Kingstowne
• Medication Drop-Off Box Set Up At Manassas Police Headquarters
• Annandale Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Girl: Police
• Cappies Review: 'A Chorus Line: High School Edition' At GMHS
• Fredericksburg Man Arrested In Fatal Hit And Run: Police

Across America

• ‘He Picked Wrong House’: Bodybuilding Grandma, 82, Defends Home
• Here's How To Avoid Scammers During Black Friday Across Nation
• Last Chance! Win A $100 Amazon Gift Card Before The Holidays

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