Car Gets Stuck On Local Train Platform | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Virginia and D.C. 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.

Car Gets Stuck On Local Train Platform

Someone was able to drive a car across the platform of a local train station, and it was reportedly because of Amtrak security failures.

Local Skateboarder Could Be Olympian

A 29-year-old Northern Virginia man has set his sights on earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. But it isn't for a traditional Olympic sport. Ben Hatchell hopes to become a member of the new skateboarding Olympic team that will debut in Tokyo in 2020.

Elderly Couple Threatened On Metro

An alarming new video appears to show a man threatening an elderly couple riding a Metro train over the weekend, according to a report.

Most Dangerous VA Highways

Summer means more people pack the roads in Virginia, headed to destinations like Virginia Beach, D.C. or the Blue Ridge Mountains. With more drivers on the roads comes an increased risk of injuries or fatalities.

5 Dream Kitchens In Georgetown

Whether you're helping your kid with math homework on a school night or you're hosting family and friends for the holidays, kitchens are usually the heart of a home and a gathering place for all.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Virginia, DC WOW Houses: Ginormous Price Tag, Country Club Estate
• Child Care In Virginia Costs More Than College, Study Shows
• DC Child Care Is Most Expensive In US, Study Shows
• Alexandria Metro Shutdown: Traffic Delays, HOV Violations Noted
• Vienna's Big Screen On The Green Films Announced
• Men Charged For Sexual Assault In Mount Vernon Restaurant
• Entrance Signs For Springfield Designed, Feedback Sought
• Alexandria Sheriff's Office Changes Uniforms

Across America

• Rev. Al Sharpton, Michael Steele Respond To Trump Tweets: Video
• Slack Is Back: After Outage, Work Messaging System Returns
• Trump Ramps Up Attacks On Elijah Cummings

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