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Rescuer Thanked, AAA Diamond Ratings, Best Sushi: News Nearby

Top news includes a cardiac arrest victim thanks rescuer, and AAA diamonds for hotels and restaurants. How to share news, events on Patch.

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

Man Who Suffered Cardiac Arrest Reunited With Rescuer

A reunion took place Thursday between a man who suffered cardiac arrest and the woman who saved him. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue says Virginia Hilliard helped save Bob Feden, 78, by performing hands-only CPR.

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Hall Of Fame James Monroe Football Coach Out After 35 Years

James Monroe High School Head Football Coach Richard Serbay will not be returning in the fall for a 36th year to a team that has won four Group AA, Division 3 state championships with him as its leader. The high school announced Serbay's release Thursday, a decision that is proving controversial.

Man Loses Control Of Pickup, Dies From Medical Emergency: Police

A 59-year-old man died Thursday afternoon when his pickup truck veered off the road and crashed into two cars in a nearby parking lot.

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Extend Metro's Blue Line Into Prince William County: Lawmakers

Virginia lawmakers inserted a provision in the state budget that would fund a study on extending Metro's Blue Line to Lorton, Woodbridge, Potomac Mills and Quantico, along with enhancing transit on Route 1 in Prince William County.

Hotels, Restaurants In DC, VA Earn Top Diamond Ratings From AAA

AAA released its exclusive five-diamond and four-diamond list of hotels and restaurants Thursday, and various DC and Virginia places made the cut. The five-diamond list includes just 119 hotels and 67 restaurants in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Weekend Road Closures Due To Movie Production

D.C. motorists can expect to encounter intermittent traffic control and parking restrictions in parts of the city this weekend due to a movie production and filming, according to a Metropolitan Police Department release.

Buttigieg Event At Washington-Liberty Prompts Traffic Advisory

Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg is participating in a town hall event on Sunday, which has prompted the Arlington County Police Department to issue a traffic advisory.

Weekend Travel Times Slower On These 3 Metro Lines: Feb. 22-23

There are plenty of things to do and see in the D.C. area this weekend. Some attractions you'll find include: DC Fashion Week, DC Dining in the Dark, Mardi Gras Parade, and Alexandria's Roaring 2020 Big Band Winter Bash.

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