80 Years Ago, Early Sit-In Protest In Alexandria: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, 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.

• 80 Years Ago: Early Sit-In Protest Happens In Alexandria
• Springfield Man Dies After Falling From Moving Car's Roof: Police
• DC, NoVA Weekend: Irish Festival, Comic Con, Topgolf Crush

Search For Missing NoVa Firefighter Takes A Turn

The search for a missing Northern Virginia firefighter and his friend off the Florida coast has taken a turn.

NoVa Massage Therapist Robbed At Gunpoint: Police

Two men -- one of whom was armed with a handgun -- robbed a Northern Virginia massage therapist, police say.

Here's What Happened To NoVa Team In World Series

A Northern Virginia-based Little League team played a team from Hawaii in the 2019 Little League World Series on Wednesday. Here's what happened and what's next.

Look Inside $2.75M NoVa Home

Talk about a dream home: this huge mansion in Northern Virginia offers a gorgeous pool and a sprawling kitchen that is any home chef's fantasy.

Rental Car Ambush In NoVa

Police are investigating after they say a group of three to four people jumped a man in Northern Virginia and stole his rental car.

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• Investigation Clears Officers Who Shot Woodbridge Man With Knife
• Loudoun County Police Seek Info On Home Burglary Suspect
• Spotsylvania Police Holding Rape Defense Class For Women
• Fairfax Co. Juvenile Detention Officer Charged With Rape
• Alexandria Boutique Mint Condition To Remain Open With New Owners