How DC Ranks For Most Fun City In US: News Nearby

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

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Police Tow Van With Protesters Straddling Roof (Video)

Video posted to social media shows police towing a van with climate protesters still straddling the roof during Monday's widespread climate protests in our region.

Climate Protesters Shut Down Roads Across DC

Arrests have been made and traffic has been extreme in D.C. on Monday morning, with climate protesters making good on a pledge to shut down major roads and intersections in the city.

Small Earthquake Hits Virginia: Reports

A portion of Virginia was rattled Sunday night when a 2.5 magniture earthquake hit around 11:55 p.m., according to reports.

Light Pole Falls Onto NoVa Highway After Crash: Police

A light pole fell onto a major Northern Virginia highway after a crash, police say.

Washington Monument Elevator Malfunctions Days After Opening

The Washington Monument has finally reopened after a three-year renovation, but the new elevator immediately had a problem over the weekend.

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