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Share-worthy stories from the Virginia/Washington, D.C., Patch network to talk about tonight:

Old Town Alexandria Nominated For 'Best Staycation' In DC

Old Town Alexandria residents know that a getaway isn't necessary to stay entertained throughout the year. Others in the DC area seem to think so too. Old Town Alexandria is one of five places nominated for "Best Staycation" in the DC area for Washington Blade's "Best of Gay DC" awards. It's the only nominee from Virginia.

Del Ray Nominated For 'Best Gayborhood' Around DC

Del Ray is dubbed as a place "where main street still exists." You might be surprised to learn that it's being seen in other ways. Del Ray is one of five places nominated for "Best Gayborhood" in the DC area for Washington Blade's "Best of Gay DC" awards.

Could Reston Score Amazon's Massive 2nd Headquarters?

Amazon is going to make one region in America very happy when it makes its choice for a second headquarters that will house a staggering 50,000 employees across an estimated 33 buildings. Could Reston's reputation as a growing tech hotspot in the suburbs of D.C. help it land such a huge deal? Local officials certainly think so.

Dangerous Copperhead Snake Spotted On W&OD Trail Near Reston

An alarming sighting on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail not far from Reston shows why you need to be careful while hiking. The W&OD Trail's Facebook page posted a picture of a venomous copperhead snake that was spotted near the Luck Stone Quarry overlook in Ashburn.

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• Mold In Ice Bin: Health Inspections At Vienna Schools
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• Mouse Found In Trap: Del Ray Restaurant Inspections
• Old Town Alexandria Inspections: Ice Machine 'Stained And Uncleanable'

» Also Worth a Look Today

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• Texts Threaten To Leave Brother ‘Toothless,’ ‘Crippled’ In Fairfax: Police
• Huge Reston Residential Development Gets Green Light
• Could Hurricane Maria Strike DC?
• Trump Apologized To Turkish President After Attack On Protesters, Erdogan Says
• Metro's Cheery Response To Complaints | Metro Daily Fail
• Virginia Could Gain Billions In Health-Care Funding If New ObamaCare ‘Repeal’ Bill Passes: Study
• Washington DC Could Lose Billions In Health-Care Funding If New ObamaCare ‘Repeal’ Bill Passes: Study
• Suspect Gropes Woman On Arlington Walking Trail, Police Say
• D.C. Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Distributing Child Pornography

» Across America

• Police Seek 'Mad Pooper' In Colorado Springs
• Hillary Clinton's Book Is Wildly Popular
• Mom Hit Daughter With Car For Disobedience: Police

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