Christmas Lights Lead To Brake Lights, Stifling Traffic: Patch PM

Today is Friday, Dec. 11. Here are some of the top stories we are covering:

Wilmington police warned of traffic backups around the award-winning Concord Street light display after it won ABC's "Great Christmas Light Fight" Wednesday.

This is not the first year the display has caused traffic, according to Deputy Chief Brian Pupa — the display has received local media attention in the past — but they anticipated an uptick with the national spotlight.

The department put out an alert Thursday night warning of "extremely heavy traffic" on Concord Street and recommending drivers avoid the area.

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Man Charged With Murdering Parents; Mother Remembered As Dedicated School Bus Driver

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on charges of murdering his parents at their Middleborough home.

Plymouth District Attorney Tim Cruz said police responded to a Highland Street home Thursday morning for a well-being check. They found the bodies of Renee True, 55, and David True, 52.

Police arrested Ryan True around noon and charged him with their murder. He is scheduled to be arraigned Friday at Wareham District Court.

Here's When Boston's Outdoor Dining Could Resume

Outdoor dining will resume in Boston on the other side of winter.

Mayor Marty Walsh said outdoor dining will start again in his city by April 1. City Hall is already accepting applications from restaurants.

"We saw the benefits outdoor dining can have on our neighborhoods, bringing vibrant streets to our community and fun experiences for restaurant-goers," Walsh told reporters Thursday.

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