New NoVa Eatery, Major Panda News, 9/11 Hero | News Nearby

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

New Restaurant And Bar Opens In NoVa: Report

A new restaurant is moving into a busy shopping area in the Northern Virginia area.

National Zoo Delivers Major Update On Giant Panda

There is an update on the condition of giant panda Mei Xiang, and for panda fans around the area, it's unfortunately bad news.

The Incredible Story Of A Special 9/11 Hero In Northern Virginia

Just outside a local courthouse stands a statue of a uniformed man cast in bronze with the words "In Valor There Is Hope" written underneath. And beneath his feet, there is a plaque dedicated to a very special hero in the 9/11 attacks.

Best Colleges In Virginia, DC: New U.S. News Rankings For 2020

Virginia has 11 top-ranked national schools in the state making the list of best national colleges for 2020 compiled by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Virginia in Charlottesville came in highest at No. 28 overall on the best colleges list. Six colleges in the District of Columbia are on the national list, led by Georgetown University at No. 24 overall.

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Virginia, DC Dream Homes: Unit In 1802 Building, Waterfront Digs
Yellow, Blue Line Metro Stations Around Alexandria Reopen
Fairfax County Search And Rescue Team Finds Dorian Survivors
Alexandria Remembrance Ceremony To Honor 9/11 Victims
NBA Player Attacked While Wearing Redskins Jersey: Report
New Problems Surface For Metro Silver Line Phase 2: Report
Prince William County To Host Public Safety Day
Assault Weapon Found On Man At Pentagon City Metro: Police
Leesburg Cookout To Celebrate Voter Registration Day
Loudoun's Little League World Series Team To Get Parade
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