Bear Spotted, 'Mr. Knick Knack' Arrested, KKK Flier | News Nearby

Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week.

Bear Spotted In Northern Virginia (Photos)

A Patch reader spotted a bear roaming in the woods near a major Northern Virginia road recently.

NoVa Children's Entertainer Arrested For Child Porn: Police

A Northern Virginia children's entertainer known locally as "Mr. Knick Knack" has been arrested on child pornography charges, police say.

KKK Fliers Distributed In Local Neighborhood: Police

Hate-espousing pamphlets under the imprimatur of the Klu Klux Klan were found at the end of driveways in a Northern Virginia neighborhood Sunday, May 5, according to police.

Virginia Restaurant Wins James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award

A Virginia restaurant just received a James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony in Chicago. The James Beard Awards are considered the Oscar Awards of the culinary industry.

Other headlines:

• Here’s How Virginia, Washington DC Rank In Teacher Pay
• Teacher Appreciation Week 2019: Deals In Northern Virginia, DC
• Man Extradited To U.S. For 2016 Burke, Springfield Murders
• Virginia Hate Crimes Increase Almost By Half
• Therapist Sexually Assaults Patient In Woodbridge: Police
• Capital Bikeshare Stations To Open In Falls Church
• Surprise Your VA Mom By Sharing A Photo On Patch For Mother's Day
• Worker Drowns At Goose Creek Reservoir In Ashburn: Police
• Sheetz Fire Intentionally Started In Fredericksburg: UPDATE
• Woman Trespassing At CIA Has Odd Request: Report
• DC Chefs Win 2019 James Beard Awards