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There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Skimming Device Found At Tysons Exxon Gas Station
• Virginia Governor's Race 2017: Some Candidates Quiet About Opioid Epidemic
• Trump Supporter With Assault Rifle Arrested At President's DC Hotel: Report
• House Fire Kills Man; Wife Charged In Stafford: Police

Reston Town Center manager Boston Properties says it is making parking free again during the evenings on weekdays, as well as offering a free hour during the day to shoppers. The change comes roughly six months after a fee was imposed, drawing the wrath of many business owners and their customers: Boston Properties Kills Paid Parking At Reston Town Center During Evenings

The deafening and somewhat creepy phenomenon that longtime Northern Virginia and DC residents will recognize has popped up this spring, although it's off schedule. Cicadas have taken over trees in some areas, and experts have tips to keep you from being "swarmed" by lovestruck creatures or receiving a shower of "cicada rain" as the insects urinate from their perches: Virginia Cicada Invasion 2017: Avoid Getting Peed On This Summer

A dead dog that had been partially burned was found hanging from a tree Sunday afternoon in the 1600 block of Prince William Parkway, according to Prince William County Police: Dead Dog Found Hanging From Tree In Woodbridge

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• DC Police Investigate Fatal Shooting In Carver-Langston Neighborhood
• Georgetown Home Listed As Second Most Expensive In DC
• ATV Riders Throw Bricks At DC Cops: Report
• Virginia Governor's Race 2017: Some Candidates Quiet About Opioid Epidemic

• Herndon 'WOW' House: 4 Fireplaces, 3 Ovens
• Arlington 'WOW' House: Astonishing View Of DC
• 5 Spectacular Falls Church Homes With Price Reduced
• 5 Stunning Alexandria Listings With Prices Reduced
• Deal Of The Week: Lowest-Priced Home In Fredericksburg
• Deal Of The Week: Lowest-Priced Home In Woodbridge

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