Falls Church Summer Concerts Return: 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.

• Falls Church Summer Concerts In The Park Return For 27th Year
• New Indian Restaurant Coming To Ashburn
• Falls Church Man Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash In Fauquier County

This NoVa City Is The Most Brainy In Nation: Report

A new report shows which cities are the most — and least — brainy in America. And this Northern Virginia city topped all others in its category in the nation.

A Bear Warning: NoVa Police Share Tips

Spotting a bear in your backyard might not be as common as finding a deer or fox. But after hibernation season ends, it's more likely to see them out scouring for food. And there have been numerous bear sightings in the region recently.

Woman Flips Out At DMV In NoVa: Police

Who among us hasn't experienced exasperation at a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles outlet? Best to pack your patience. Or not. So it went for a woman Wednesday morning, June 5, at a local DMV.

NoVa Officer Assaulted While Trying To Make Arrest: Cops

A Northern Virginia police officer was assaulted while trying to make an arrest on one of three juvenile suspects on Wednesday, police say.

Virginia Beach Shooting: Details Released On 9 Killed

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — As details continue to come to light in the aftermath of last Friday's mass shooting that claimed 12 victims at the city's municipal center, particularly sobering information was revealed Wednesday. The medical examiner's office has released the causes of death of the victims — all but three of the 12 victims were shot in the head.

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