Swamp Discovery, Body In Car, Restaurant Racism? | News Nearby

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

Terrifying Discovery Made In Local Swamps

A Smithsonian researcher has just stumbled upon a major discovery in the swamps in and around D.C., and it's one that's a bit unnerving.

Dead Man Discovered In Car In NoVa: Police

A body was discovered inside of a parked car in the parking lot of a Whole Foods in Northern Virginia, according to report.

Search For Missing NoVa Firefighter Takes A Turn

The search for a Northern Virginia firefighter and his friend who went missing off the coast of Florida has taken a major turn, according to reports.

Did This Local Restaurant Discriminate Against A Black Customer?

An African-American woman posted a story about a negative experience at a local restaurant recently, and the post hit a nerve: more than 2,000 had shared it and nearly 2,000 had commented on it as of Monday evening. But the owner reportedly claims it was a misunderstanding, not racism.

Other headlines:

• Washington Monument To Reopen Very Soon: NPS
• Investigation Clears Officers Who Shot Woodbridge Man With Knife
• Fairfax Co. Juvenile Detention Officer Charged With Rape
• Springfield Man Dies After Falling From Moving Car's Roof: Police
• 100 Best Public Elementary Schools In Virginia For 2020
• Men Watched Boy In Springfield Bathroom, 1 Exposed Self: Police
• Man Convicted For Hate Crime, Assault On Alexandria Officer
• Free And Reduced Meal Policy Announced At Fairfax County Schools
• Loudoun South's Little League World Series Run Ends In 10-0 Loss