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A new report highlighted the cities with the most and least educational attainment.
A new report highlighted the cities with the most and least educational attainment. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

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

This NoVa City Is The Most Brainy In Nation: Report

A new report shows which cities are the most — and least — brainy in America. And this Northern Virginia city topped all others in its category in the nation.

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A Bear Warning: NoVa Police Share Tips

Spotting a bear in your backyard might not be as common as finding a deer or fox. But after hibernation season ends, it's more likely to see them out scouring for food. And there have been numerous bear sightings in the region recently.

Find out what's happening in Restonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Woman Assaults Officer At DMV In Sterling: LCSO

Who among us hasn't experienced exasperation at a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles outlet? Best to pack your patience. Or not. So it went for a woman Wednesday morning, June 5, at a local DMV.

NoVa Officer Assaulted While Trying To Make Arrest: Cops

A Northern Virginia police officer was assaulted while trying to make an arrest on one of three juvenile suspects on Wednesday, police say.

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