Top 7 Most Popular Stories in the DC Area in 2016

It's been one crazy year in the Washington, D.C. area, and 2016 is finally about to come to an end. Between the presidential election fight between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, constant turmoil for the Metro system and the opening of the new African-American Museum, there was no shortage of stories that really connected with Patch readers in the region. Here are the seven most popular stories in D.C.-area Patches this year.

(Washington, D.C. Patch) DC Eagles 'Freedom,' 'Liberty' Have Flown the Coop [VIDEO]

After weeks of watching little bald eagles "Freedom" and "Liberty" hatch from their eggs and then grow up in their nest at the National Arboretum, it's time to say goodbye to both of them, as they've both left the nest. (June 6)

(Washington, D.C. Patch) Massive Anti-Trump Protest Planned for Inauguration Day in DC

WASHINGTON, DC — Donald Trump's shocking upset over Hillary Clinton in the presidential election isn't even two days old, and already protesters are planning to converge in downtown D.C. on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20. (November 11)

(Arlington, Va. Patch) Police: Man Tries to Rob 7-Eleven, Doesn't Tell Getaway Driver

ARLINGTON, VA — A man allegedly who attempted to rob a 7-Eleven on Washington Boulevard didn’t bother to tell his companion that he was the getaway driver, according to Arlington County Police. (February 19)

(Bowie, Md. Patch) Fight Breaks Out on Casino Floor at MGM National Harbor [VIDEO]

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD — Three men came to blows on the casino floor of the new MGM National Harbor on opening night Thursday, marring the unveiling of the $1.4 billion casino in Prince George's County. (December 9)

(Washington, D.C. Patch) Washington Sweats Over 'DC Madam' Prostitution List

WASHINGTON, D.C. — You may find forgiveness for anybody at the Archdiocese of Washington who on Monday found himself sweating — forgive us, too — like a hooker in church. (April 11)

(Washington, D.C. Patch) Massive Women's March Planned After Trump's Inauguration Runs Into Huge Problem: Report

WASHINGTON, DC — An astonishing 126,000 people have indicated they are going to attend the "Women's March on Washington" the day after Donald Trump's Jan. 20 Inauguration to protest the president-elect, but they've run into one very big problem: they don't have a permit. (December 1)

(Washington, D.C. Patch) How to Get Tickets to the New African American Museum in DC

WASHINGTON, DC — It's one of the most anticipated museum openings in D.C. history, and one of the hottest tickets in town. All 28,500 tickets for the Sept. 24 opening day of the National Museum of African American History and Culture were sold in less than an hour after being made available on Aug. 27, but if you really want to get into the museum, you have a few options. (September 21)