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Local Brewery Suddenly Announces Closure

A brewery that served as a staple in Northern Virginia for nearly a decade has announced that it will close later this month.

Flooding In White House Basement Reported (Photos)

Torrential rain hammered the D.C. area on Monday morning, causing widespread flash floods and even some flooding in the basement of the White House.

Rabid Bat Alert: NoVa Police Warn Public

Local police and city officials are asking anyone who came in contact with a bat found last weekend in a store to contact them immediately. They announced Thursday that the bat has tested positive for rabies.

The Most Amazing Images From Monday's Flooding In Northern Virginia

A huge supercell formed early Monday morning and rolled into Northern Virginia, dropping record-setting amounts of rain and causing widespread flooding throughout the county.

Other headlines:

• VDOT Worker Saves Life At Springfield Interchange
• Floodwaters Move Box Truck Off Road In Merrifield
• Drivers Rescued From Flooding Near Washington Monument (Video)
• Water Pours Into Metro Elevator At Pentagon (Video)
• DC Men Convicted Of PG County Armed Robberies: DOJ
• Single-Car Crash In Centreville Proves Fatal: Police
• Alexandria Provides Guidance On Cleanup After Flash Flooding
• Flooding Damage Closes Parts Of Fairfax County Parks, Roads
• Virginia Tech Seeks To Open In Retail Space At Potomac Yard
• Burglar Steals 12,000 Lottery Tickets From Stafford Store: Police
• Unconscious Teen Attacks Cop At Reston Town Center: Police
• Funding Approved For Bus Rapid Transit, Other Alexandria Projects
• Society Fair Closes In Alexandria, Months After Fundraiser
• Residents Support Police Body Cameras In Fairfax County: Study