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

College Freshman From VA Killed In NYC: Teen Reportedly Arrested

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a freshman at Barnard College who is from Charlottesville, Virginia. Tessa Majors was reportedly killed during an attempted robbery.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama Surprises DC School In Big Way

Former first lady Michelle Obama recently visited Randle Highlands Elementary School, where she surprised teachers and students with desktop computers, laptops, iPads and $100,000. Her visit and gifts were all part of a TV special hosted by Ellen DeGeneres.

'Wonder Woman 2' Trailer Features Landmark Mall

Alexandria residents will spot a familiar place in the new trailer for "Wonder Woman 2: 1984." Alexandria's Landmark Mall appears in the movie, which is set to hit theaters June 5, 2020.

Police Request Help On 25th Anniversary Of Single Mom's Murder

Twenty-five years after Geraldine Ross was killed, the Fredericksburg Police Department is asking the public for help in solving the single mother's murder.

Plans For Burke Shoppers Grocery Store Revealed

Shoppers will close its location in Burke, but that opens a door for a new grocery store brand to come to town. The Shoppers location at 9274 Old Keene Mill Road is one of six being sold to Lidl.

Prince William Declares Itself A 'Constitutional County'

The Prince William County board of supervisors voted early Wednesday to make the county a so-called Constitutional County by adopting a resolution that contains language that veers slightly from the anti-enforcement sentiment championed by the "Second Amendment sanctuary" movement.

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• Hate Crimes In Washington, DC: FBI Report Shows Increase
• Design Within Reach Opens Its First Outlet Store In DC Area
• Driver Kills 30-Year-Old Man In Woodbridge Hit-And-Run: Police
• Woodbridge Woman Dies After Crashing SUV Into House: Police

• Squirrel Blamed For Causing DC Apartment Fire: Firefighters
• Clarendon Ballroom Closing After Two Decades
• Details Of Summer-Long Shutdown Announced For Vienna Metro
• Details Of Summer-Long Shutdown Announced For Falls Church Metro
• Alexandria-Based Charity Named Top In America: Forbes
• Loudoun Stray Bullet Ordinance Draws Ire Of Gun Rights Advocates
• Dog's Tail Art Raises Thousands For Alexandria Shelter Pets
• Homeless Family Of Six Receives New DC Apartment

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