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Rocket Launch, Safeway Robbery, Pedestrian Death, More Mall and Xbox One
Plus, assault on a police officer and murder investigation.
By Todd Richissin
A rocket that should be visible from all across Virginia is scheduled for launch Tuesday night with a special package included in its cargo. That package is from high school kids, who built something that can only be known as Not Your Father's Science Project.
The launch and its cargo are included in the first two stories in our daily digest of news from across our Patches in Virginia and Washington, DC. Those, and more, below.
NASA Rocket Launch Set for Skies Over Virginia
High School Students Build Satellite Set to Launch Into Space Tuesday
Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Safeway
Wu's Garden Restaurant Closing After 39 Years in Vienna
Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Woodbridge Collision
Two Men Injured in Car Crash on Gallows Road in Annandale
New World Record Set in Alexandria
'Annie' Flash Mob Surprised Santa, Shoppers at Spotsy Mall
Arrest Made in Burglary of Fairfax City Business
Falls Church Is Getting a New Burger Joint
Small Businesses Get the Spotlight in Herndon's New 'BizworkTV' Show
Arlington Board OKs New Shops, Restaurants at Pentagon City Mall
Report: Judge Refuses to Reduce Charge Against McLean Man Accused of Murder
Trees of Hope Week in Fredericksburg
Rosemarino d’Italia Donating Percentage of Sales to Typhoon Haiyan Relief
PITAIYO Opens on Caroline Street
Police Seek Help in Woodbridge Murder Investigation
Arlington Board OKs 12-Story Latitude Apartments Across from Virginia Square Metro
Registration Open for 'Stuff the Sleigh' 5k in Tysons Corner
Chantilly Man Charged with Hit and Run, Assault on a Police Officer, and Reckless Driving
Tysons Corner Center Hosting Launch Day Event for Xbox One
Multiple Knives Reportedly Used in Woodbridge Confrontation
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