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

DC Storms Rip Roof Off Church On High School Campus

WASHINGTON, DC — A roof was ripped off St. Aloysius church on the Gonzaga College High School campus due to damaging storms Thursday in Northwest Washington. The DC area saw high winds and heavy rain Thursday morning and into the early afternoon. >>> Read more

Man Purposefully Drives Into Pedestrian in Triangle: Police

TRIANGLE, VA — A man rammed his vehicle into a pedestrian acquaintance early last Friday morning, got out of the vehicle, chased the victim and assaulted him near the 18700 block of Fuller Heights Road, according to Prince William County. >>> Read more

Herndon Homeowner Nabs Burglar in Her Garage: Police

HERNDON, VA — A 19-year-old Herndon man is facing burglary and other charges after a homeowner caught him lurking in her garage and detained him, according to the Fairfax County police. >>> Read more

Other headlines:

• NRA Employee Accidentally Discharges Gun, Wounds Himself
• Man Throws Coffee Mug at Another Driver in Arlington: Police
• Developers Eyeing Reston National Golf Course Should Think Twice, County Supervisor Says
• 11-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped, Police Chase Ends in Crash Near Washington Monument: Report
• Ballston's Carpool Restaurant Shuts Down for Good
• Payless Closing 3 DC Stores
• Casual Adventure Closing After 61 Years In Arlington
• DC Residents: If You're Not Making $80K, You're Not Living Comfortably
• Thunderstorm Damages Reported in Fairfax County
• Storm Causes Flooding in Old Town Alexandria: Police
• Cello Forces Vienna Musician Off Flight, But Airline Changes Its Tune
• Small Child Drowns in Chantilly: Police
• Man Arrested For Inappropriately Touching Teens In Museum of Natural History

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