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Holiday Weekend Movie Guide

We have the verdict on "Passengers," "Assassin's Creed," "Sing," and more. Find out what to see and what to skip, plus check out the trailers. >>> Read more.

• More: La La Land Movie Review: A Lover of Old Hollywood Musicals Makes a New Hollywood Classic

Patton Oswalt Promises to Visit Herndon Attraction for Charity

Northern Virginia's favorite son is pledging to stop by a puzzle room attraction in Herndon on Dec. 31 to show support for victims from the battle for Aleppo in Syria. >>> Read more.

Construction Near Bald Eagles' Nest Prompts Lawsuit in Manassas

For nearly two years, some residents have been alarmed at the rate of sale and development of a private plot of land near the Manassas Airport around Gateway Boulevard where a pair of bald eagles has lived for four years in a tree off the property on city owned land. >>> Read more.

Virginia Bill Would Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks

• The bill will be introduced in House of Delegates early next year. It would provide an exception if the mother's life is at risk.

Foode and Mercantile Chef Joy Crump to Hold Facebook Chat Dec. 26

• Her topics will center on how to re-purpose holiday leftovers, and she will be entertaining any and all questions from those who join in.

Reward Offered For Missing Woman Last Seen in October in Fredericksburg: Police

• Rochelle Renee Simms was last seen at the Kenmore Club, say Fredericksburg Police, and she takes prescription medication she doesn't have.

Thieves Lurk During Last-Minute Holiday Shopping

• With only a few days left before Christmas, shoppers are anxious but so are potential thieves. Here are some safety tips.

Metro Holiday Hours 2016: Here's When You Can Ride on Christmas and New Year's

• WMATA has released its holiday schedule, and there's actually not much change to the normal operating hours for Metro.

Arlington Woman Gets 30 Months Over Bizarre Counterfeit Handbag Scheme

• She was convicted of buying high-end handbags online and then returning counterfeit bags to the physical stores for a full refund.

3 DC Restaurants Named Among 20 Best Nationwide by USA Today Dining Experts

• USA Today's 10Best is hosting a 2017 reader's poll to determine what the top restaurant in the nation is.

Benefit Concert Thursday Night in Del Ray for Family of Rose Cruz

• The Derds are donating their fee, hoping you'll come out and donate too, for family of Rose Cruz at Evening Star's Number 9 Lounge.

Small Earthquake Recorded Thursday Morning in Virginia

• A 2.2 magnitude quake centered near Ashland, Va. was registered early Thursday by the U.S. Geological Survey.

$217 Million in Local Food Sold Direct to Virginia Consumers in 2015

• USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released its results for the first-ever nationwide local food marketing practices survey.

Metro Begins Sales of 2017 Commemorative Inaugural SmarTrip Card

• No waiting in lines on the big day: Special one-day pass valid for unlimited trips on Metrorail or Metrobus on Inauguration Day Jan. 20.

National Press Club to Host Controversial Pro-Trump 'DeploraBall'

• Organizers had gotten into a fight with an Arlington venue over hosting the event, leading to threats and the involvement of local police.

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