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Neighbor Threatens Neighbor With Machete, Police Say: News Nearby

Top posts in DC and Virginia, including gas station burglar sought in Stafford, according to police. Plus how to share news and events.

Man accused by police of threatening his neighbor with a machete.
Man accused by police of threatening his neighbor with a machete. (Photo: Prince William County Police)

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.

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2019 DC National Cherry Blossom Festival: Events, Parking, Info

WASHINGTON, DC -- The cherry blossom trees in D.C. may be a few days from peak bloom, but the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is already underway. Here's everything you need to know about the event.

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7 DC, VA Restaurants And Chefs Among James Beard Award Finalists

WASHINGTON, DC — The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2019 finalists for the prestigious awards sometimes referred to as the Oscars of the culinary world. The finalists were announced on Wednesday and seven restaurants and chefs in the District and Virginia are on the list.

Elderly NoVa Woman Charged With Murder In Husband's Death: Police

An elderly Northern Virginia woman who was initially charged with malicious wounding is now being charged with murder after her husband died when she assaulted him, police say.

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