Length Of Bijan Ghaisar Investigation Questioned: 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.

• Length Of FBI's Bijan Ghaisar Investigation Questioned
• Vienna Residents Open Virginia Tire & Auto Store
• DC, NoVA Weekend: Nationals, Blossom Kite Festival, Carnival

Major Development In NoVa Teen Girl's Murder

A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for abducting, raping, and killing a Northern Virginia teen girl, according to a report.

Embezzlement Used For Butt Enhancement In NoVa: Police

A former bookkeeper was arrested Wednesday after embezzling more than $93,000 from No Limits Construction, according to police.

Mosque Threatened In NoVa: Police

A threatening email was received Tuesday by a local mosque but was deemed non-credible after an investigation, according to police.

2019 DC Blossom Kite Festival: Everything You Need To Know

WASHINGTON, DC -- The D.C. cherry blossom trees are getting close to peak bloom, and the Blossom Kite Festival comes just in time for the best weather and the blossoms at their most beautiful. Here's everything you need to know about the event.

Update In NoVa 'Werewolf' Murder Case

An Alexandria judge declared a mistrial in the murder case where the defendant believed he killed a werewolf in Northern Virginia last summer.

Diana Ross Coming To Wolf Trap, How To Get Tickets

VIENNA, VA — One of the biggest names to perform at Wolf Trap for the summer 2019 season is Diana Ross, former lead singer of The Supremes, Motown legend and actress.

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