Roaches Surprise Inspector At NoVa Restaurant | PatchPM

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.

Roaches Surprise Inspector At NoVa Restaurant

Local officials recently inspected food preparation and storage in the area, and they say they came across some roaches while inspecting one NoVa eatery.

Vehicle Plunges Into Potomac River, Disappears: Rescuers

A vehicle plunged into the Potomac River on Sunday night, and despite rescuers' efforts, they were never able to find it.

Indoor Trampoline Park Seeks To Open In NoVa

NoVa officials are set to consider an indoor trampoline park on Tuesday, May 7.

Virginia Hate Crimes Increase Almost By Half

Virginia recorded more than 200 hate crimes in 2017 — up nearly 50 percent from the previous year, according to the latest data from the Virginia State Police.

Fire Closes Sheetz In NoVa

A fire Sunday morning, May 5, in the Sheetz convenience store/gas station in the area of Carl D. Silver Parkway and Fall Hill Avenue was quickly extinguished by the Fredericksburg Fire Department.

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