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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.

LGBTQ+ Books Allowed To Return To Fairfax County High Schools

Fairfax County Public Schools announced Tuesday it will reinstate two books that were pulled from high school libraries earlier this fall after the school system received complaints that the books contained pedophilia and sexually explicit material.

Reduced Metro Rail Service Levels Will Continue Through Year End

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said Monday that rail service will continue at reduced levels through December 31.

Unite The Right Jury Awards Millions In Damages For Violence

White supremacists Richard Spencer, Jason Kessler and Christopher Cantwell and others engaged in a conspiracy under Virginia law in advance of the deadly Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville in 2017, a federal jury ruled Tuesday.

Day After Fire Guts 29 Diner's Kitchen, Community Offers To Help

John Wood, owner of the 29 Diner, appeared surprisingly optimistic the morning after fire gutted the kitchen of his Fairfax City restaurant.

NoVA, DC Weather: First Snow Could Fall This Weekend

Parts of northern Virginia and the District are expected to see a dusting of snow the day after Thanksgiving, while much of the state will be buffeted with wind gusts of up to 50 mph that could down tree limbs, forecasters said Friday.

COVID-19 Boosters Available For All Adults In Loudoun County

COVID-19 booster shots are now available for adults without pre-existing conditions in Loudoun County. Appointments for COVID-19 booster doses are available at the Loudoun County Health Department's Dulles Town Center clinic.

• COVID-19 Boosters Offered To All Adults In Prince William County
• COVID Vaccine Boosters Now Offered To All Adults In Fairfax
• COVID Vaccine Boosters Now Offered To All Adults In Arlington
• COVID Vaccine Boosters Now Offered To All Adults In Alexandria

Doug Hill, Former WJLA And WUSA Meteorologist, Dies At 71

Longtime TV meteorologist Doug Hill, who worked for 33 years in D.C., died Monday, according to ABC7.

Parade For Washington Spirit Will Be At Beginning Of Next Season

A parade for the Washington Spirit, the newly-crowned champions of the National Women's Soccer League, will happen — but not until the beginning of next season.

Martial Arts Instructor Charged With Sexual Assault Of Minor

A martial arts instructor in Kingstowne has been charged with the sexual assaults of a minor, according to Fairfax County Police.

4,000 Bongs, $23K In Unreported Cash Seized At Dulles Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized $56,000 worth of glass bongs and more than $23,000 in unreported currency Monday at Washington Dulles International Airport, according to a CBP release.

3 DC Dining Spots Named Among Best New Restaurants In America

The District's high-end restaurants are bouncing back from the depths of the pandemic — and three DC eateries got an extra boost this week, when they were ranked among the best new restaurants in America.

COVID-19 Sends Thanksgiving Meal Costs Soaring In VA, Nationwide

This Thanksgiving could provide full bellies but considerably lighter wallets given the rising cost of food in DC, Virginia and across the country.

Virginia Police Stop Teen Suspect From Jumping Off Bridge: Report

Virginia State Police stopped a teenager who was linked to several burglaries from jumping off the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, a report says.

Man Killed In Forklift Accident Identified By Police: Updated

Fairfax County Police identified the 43-year-old man who was killed during a workplace accident just after midnight Tuesday at the Home Depot located at 2815 Merriee Drive in Fairfax.

Toddler Killed In Southeast DC Shooting: Police

The Metropolitan Police Department said a small child died of a gunshot wound at a condo building in Southeast D.C. Wednesday afternoon.

NoVA Home Sales Down Month-Over-Month Unlike National Trend

The number of home sales in Northern Virginia was down slightly in October from September, but home prices continued to increase across the region, according to the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.

Best Christmas, Holiday Lights In Northern VA 2021: Submit Yours

For some families, Thanksgiving is the starting point for getting out the decorations and lights for the holiday season. Every year, Patch puts together a guide of Christmas and holiday displays around Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg. If you've got an impressive display, we want to see it.

• Tree Lighting, Ice Maze Highlight Holiday Season At CityCenterDC
• Del Ray Holiday Card Lane Display To Return In 2021