NoVa's First-Ever Sonic Drive-In Is Coming | PatchPM

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

NoVa's First-Ever Sonic Drive-In Is Coming

Of the more than 3,500 Sonic Drive-In restaurants in 44 states, including outlets in the Fredericksburg area, the Richmond area, Hampton Roads and Southwest Virginia, none can be counted in Northern Virginia.

NoVa Resident Finds Strange Man Lurking In Garage: Police

A Northern Virginia resident made an unnerving discovery after hearing the garage door open in the middle of the night, police say.

Drink While You Shop In This NoVa Town

You may already have caught wind of this, but just in case, here's something that may make your next shopping excursion a bit more enjoyable.

NoVa City Among Best In World At Fighting Climate Change

A new report has given 21 American cities — including one in Northern Virginia — an "A" grade when it comes to cutting emissions and setting climate strategies.

Beware Of Ticks In Northern Virginia: Officials

Aside from being terribly annoying, ticks can cause debilitating ailments that manifest themselves in any number of ways—including one of the more obvious, Lyme disease.

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• Weekend Metro Schedule: Station Closed, Lines Single-Track, More
• Open House Planned Ahead Of Metro Shutdown In Alexandria
• Vienna Students Will Walk 50 Miles To Improve Clean Water Access
• Portside In Old Town Summer Festival To Happen On June 22
• 'Historic Half' Marathon Tourist's Guide To Fredericksburg
• Free Summer Concerts In McLean: Schedule For 2019
• Robinson Landing To Get Market, Restaurant In Old Warehouse
• Sluglines Eyed As Alternative During Metro Shutdown
• High School Wins Graphic Imaging And Printing Award In Stafford

Across America

• Privacy Laws: Should Congress Wait For States Before Acting?
• FCC Rule Would Let Phone Companies Block Robocalls
• 14 Must-Haves For Memorial Day Weekend And Beyond

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