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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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