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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.

Racist Tirade In Northern Virginia Caught On Video

A man in Northern Virginia has been captured on video going on a racist tirade, hurling obscenities while standing on the side of the road.

NoVa Gas Station Clerk Murdered: Police

A gas station clerk is dead and a suspect is in custody after a homicide in Northern Virginia early Wednesday morning, police say.

Disappointing News For Giant Panda At National Zoo

WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Zoo has big news about giant panda Mei Xiang, and unfortunately the news isn't good.

Owner Confronted For Leaving Dog In Truck On Hot Day (Video)

Dog owners should never leave their pets in the car, especially when temperatures are soaring into the 90s. One dog was the victim of being left in the back of a pickup truck in Northern Virginia on the Fourth of July, but bystanders came to the rescue.

Other headlines:

Woman Hospitalized After Stabbing In Manassas: Police
Former Lawyer For Obama Administration Opens Shop In Alexandria
Car With Dog Inside Stolen In Seven Corners Area: Police
Uber Driver Thwarts Armed Carjacking In Springfield: Police
2 Injured In Potential Gang-Related Shooting In Mount Vernon
Driver Crashes Into 7-Eleven, Injures Person Inside
Blaze Caused By Fire Ashes Displaces Residents In Kingstowne Area
Weekend Stands In Way Of $200K Springfield Lottery Winner
Numerous Outages Reported In Del Ray, West End Alexandria
Major Meth Bust Goes Down In Stafford: Police
Mount Vernon, Dominion To Find New Compressor Station Spot
Homes Sought For 40-Plus Barn Cats In Loudoun County

Image: Screenshot of video posted by Arsalan Ghousi, used with permission