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Free Lyft Rides For St. Patrick's Day: News Nearby

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Free Lyft rides available in the D.C. area for St. Patrick's Day.
Free Lyft rides available in the D.C. area for St. Patrick's Day. (Washington Regional Alcohol Program)

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.

NoVa Student Wins $250,000 In National Science Contest

A student at a Northern Virginia school has won first place and $250,000 in the nation's most prestigious science competition, the school system announced Thursday.

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Drama Unfolds On Reagan Airport Runway (Video)

The sudden announcement by President Trump that all Boeing Max 8 planes in the nation would be grounded caused some drama at Reagan Airport that was captured on video.

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Jennifer Lopez Tour Coming To Washington DC, How To Get Tickets

WASHINGTON, DC — Jennifer Lopez turns 50 this year, and she's celebrating her birthday with a new tour across North America. Her "It's My Party: The Live Celebration" tour will perform in 24 cities, kicking off in Phoenix on June 7 and ending on July 26 in Miami, two days after her birthday on July 24.

Police ID Body Found In Northern Virginia

Police have identified the man whose body was found in Northern Virginia on Tuesday.

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