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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.

Confirmed Tornado Causes Damage Amid Severe Storms In Northern VA

Reports of a tornado and damage came amid severe thunderstorms Thursday night in Northern Virginia.

• Amid Tornado Warning, DC Meteorologist Calls Family Mid-Broadcast

5 Fetuses Found In Capitol Hill Home Of Anti-Abortion Activist: Report

The fetuses removed from a home in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday had been aborted "in accordance with D.C. law," Ashan Benedict, executive assistant D.C. police chief, said in a Thursday press conference, according to The Washington Post.

FDA Authorizes 2nd Booster: What To Know In VA, DC

With the number of COVID-19 cases declining in Virginia, there is more good news in the fight against the disease. People 50 and older and anyone who is immunocompromised in Virginia and DC may get a second COVID-19 booster shot, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.

Metro Silver Line Completion Update Requested By 3 NoVa Lawmakers

Three lawmakers from Northern Virginia sent a letter to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority expressing their concerns over more delays that are keeping Phase 2 of the Silver Line extension from opening.

1 Dead After House Fire In Ashburn On Tuesday Morning

A house fire in Ashburn on Tuesday morning spread to nearby buildings, according to the Loudoun County Department of Fire and Rescue. Officials said one person died in the blaze. Two other people suffered minor injuries.

Missing Kingstowne Woman's Remains Found, Arrest Reward Offered

The remains of missing Kingstowne woman Hannah Choi were found in Maryland as Fairfax County Police announced a new reward for the arrest of the suspect in her killing.

Cruelty To Dog Incident Prompts Animal Lovers To Post $22K Reward

A disturbing Ring doorbell camera video posted to the Neighbors app on Monday shows a man slamming a leashed dog to the pavement and kicking it in the head after it fails to follow the man.

Chris Rock's DC, VA Show Tickets Spike After Oscar Night Slap

Comedian Chris Rock will play two shows in Washington, D.C., and one in Richmond in October, but after being slapped by actor Will Smith at Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony, tickets for the event are expected to be in high demand.

TJ Admissions Policy Stays For Upcoming Freshman Class: Appeals Court

On Thursday, an appeals court granted a stay pending appeal, a temporary suspension of the ruling against the new admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. That means the admissions policy can remain for the upcoming freshman class as the appeal is decided in court.

Rappahannock Tribe Reacquires Sacred Site Taken By English Settlers

The Rappahannock Tribe has acquired 465 acres at Fones Cliffs, a sacred site to the tribe on the eastern side of the Rappahannock River in the Northern Neck of Virginia, the tribe announced Friday.

Parental Control Of TikTok, Snapchat Urged By VA Attorney General

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joined a group of state attorneys general urging social media giants TikTok and Snapchat to create ways for parents to more easily monitor their children's use of the apps.

Earl Lloyd, First Black NBA Player, To Get Historical Marker

Earl Lloyd, the first African American person to play in the NBA, will be honored with a state historical marker at his childhood home in Alexandria.

In Use-Of-Force Case, Fairfax County Officer Found Not Guilty

A police officer was found not guilty in a 2020 use-of-force incident in Gum Springs involving a stun gun used on a Black man in crisis.

Fish Kill May Have Been Caused By Other Construction Sites: FCPS

Construction at Frost Middle School in Fairfax may be the cause of a significant fish kill incident that occurred last week in the nearby Long Branch Stream, state officials said. But a representative of Fairfax County Public Schools disagrees.

Fox Swipes Popeye The Feral Cat's Food Dish In Fairfax: Video

Popeye, the feral cat who pays nightly visits to a Patch reporter's home north of Fairfax City, has been having a tough time with foxes lately. Not only are they snacking on food intended for him behind his back, one of them even stole Popeye's food dish.