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Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past week.

Congressman Rohrabacher Asks NASA About Alien Civilization On Mars (Video)

WASHINGTON, DC — A GOP congressman raised some eyebrows at a recent hearing on Capitol Hill when he asked NASA officials about the possibility of an intelligent alien civilization on Mars just a few thousand years ago.

Fairfax County Officer On Leave After Reckless Driving Crash

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA—A Fairfax County police officer has been put on paid administrative leave after crashing into a car in February. He was given a summons for reckless driving on Tuesday, July 18.

Potomac Nationals Consider Alexandria For Relocation

ALEXANDRIA, VA—As the Potomac Nationals' negotiations with Prince William have come to a standstill, the city of Alexandria is looking like an option to home the minor league baseball team.

Reston Town Center Restaurants: Business Is Improving After Parking Change

RESTON, VA — It's been nearly two months since Reston Town Center manager Boston Properties announced major changes to paid parking at RTC, and most restaurants polled by Patch this week indicated that business appears to be improving -- but they had some significant caveats.

Other headlines:

Suspected Road Rage Shooting: Man Arrested In Alexandria
Virginia Chipotle Reopens After Customer Illnesses, Norovirus Suspected
Total Solar Eclipse 2017: Best Spots To See It In Virginia, DC
Man Attacked By Raccoons In Arlington: Report
Nanny Scam Dupes Woman In Sterling: Police
Woman Duped, Taunted By Jury Duty Scam In Fairfax
Man Arrested For Child Pornography Production In Woodbridge
5 Things To Know About Principal Charged With Assault
Alexandria Man Sentenced For Child Sex Sting: US Attorney
Babysitter Wanted For Child Neglect Arrested In Woodbridge: Police
Teens From African Robotics Team Likely Meant To Vanish
DC Woman Beats Boyfriend To Death While High On 'Love Boat': U.S. Attorney

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