Firefighter Arrested For Theft, Police Say: 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.

• Firefighter Arrested For Drug Theft In Leesburg: Police
• Arrest Follows Alexandria Carjackings: Police
• Drunk Driver Hits 2 Homes In West Springfield: Police

Naked Mole-Rat Bloodbath At The National Zoo

The National Zoo's naked mole-rat colony finally has a new queen, but it came at a price for several members of the colony, according to a report.

Barack Obama Puts On Santa Hat, Surprises Kids At Local Hospital

Ex-President Barack Obama seems to be enjoying retired life, spending Wednesday surprising young patients at a local hospital, complete with a red Santa hat and a bag full of gifts.

Wawa To Open Second DC Location In Georgetown On Dec. 20

Wawa lovers rejoice: the popular convenience store chain is coming to Georgetown. This will be D.C.'s second Wawa, after the first opened downtown in December of 2017.

Wegmans Recalls 4 Products From VA Stores Over E. Coli Concerns

Wegmans is recalling four products that contain cauliflower due to concerns over E. coli. The recalled products were sold in Virginia stores and Wegmans locations in a handful of other states.

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Bank Robber Sought In Rose Hill: Police
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Lost Elderly Woman's Family Found In Sterling UPDATE

Photo: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office