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Secret Service Driving Tips, 'Sharp-Dressed Bandit' Suspect Nabbed, Keeping Coyotes at Bay: News Nearby
Some of our top posts in Va. and D.C., including return of Pirate Fest in Reston. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.

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- First Lady: Secret Service Taught Daughter Malia How to Drive
- Police Nab ‘Sharp-Dressed Bandit’ Suspect in Bank Robberies
- How To Keep Coyotes Out of Your Yard
- Driver Wins Case, Won’t Pay $10,000 in Fines on $11.70 Bill: Reports
- Police Make Second Arrest in DC Lawyer Homicide Case
- Luke Wade of ‘The Voice’ to Perform at Jammin Java
- Mango Mike’s Building to Be Demolished for ALDI Grocery Store
- Ahoy! Pirate Fest Set to Return to Reston
- Two Women Abduct Victim at Gunpoint in Broad Daylight: Police
- Author to Make Appearance at Tysons Barnes & Noble
- Metro Seeks Man for Alleged Indecent Exposure on Blue Line Train
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