Top VA Wine, Teacher Pay, Record Traffic Tickets: News Nearby

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

• Hockey Fans Tie The Knot At Washington Capitals Game
• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: 164 Violations At 60 Locations
• Fatal Hit And Run Investigated In Buena Vista Area: Police
• Young Marines Classroom Opens With 'Tomorrow’s Leaders' Premiere

DC Issues Record Number Of Traffic, Parking Tickets

Washington, D.C., drivers were issued more than 3 million traffic and parking tickets during fiscal year 2019, generating record ticket revenue.

Loudoun County Vineyard Wins State’s Top Wine Honor

A Loudoun County winery made a sweet finish at a statewide competition judging the commonwealth's best wines. 868 Estate Vineyards in Purcellville received the top honor in the 2020 Virginia Governor's Cup.

NoVa School Districts That Pay Teachers The Most, Least In 2020

Public school teachers in Northern Virginia are the highest paid in the state, but their pay is still below the level many believe is necessary to attract highly qualified candidates to the teaching profession. Teachers in Northern Virginia's highest-paying district earn almost $42,000 more on average than the lowest-paying district in the state.

MS-13 Members Plead Guilty To 2018 Attack At Park

Two MS-13 gang members pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to a December 2018 shooting and stabbing that took place in Four Mile Run Park along the border of Arlington and Alexandria, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Supporters Of James Monroe Coach Call For His Reinstatement

Supporters of former James Monroe High School head football coach Richard Serbay, who was told last week by school administrators that he was being let go, are considering holding a peaceful protest at the Fredericksburg City School Board's next regular meeting on Monday.

Higher Assessments For Fairfax County Homeowners In 2020

Real estate assessments in Fairfax County are up an average of 2.65 percent. The average assessments for all homes is $580,272, which is about $15,000 higher than the average value in 2019.

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