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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.

Metro Makes Shocking Announcement For 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Metro announced plans for next summer that are going to have a massive impact on riders across the Metro system.

Racists Target Black DC Teens In NASA Competition: Reports

WASHINGTON, DC -- It was supposed to be a wonderful accomplishment: Mikayla Sharrieff, India Skinner, and Bria Snell, students at Benjamin Banneker High School in D.C., had earned attention from NASA for a system that removed lead from drinking water in schools. But they were soon targeted by racists online who were angry that African-American girls were being recognized, and tried to hack the system so they couldn't win.

Panda Plummets After Branch Breaks At DC Zoo (Video)

WASHINGTON, DC -- Giant panda Bei Bei had quite the spill at the National Zoo in D.C. recently after the branch he was playing on broke, sending him crashing to the ground. There's no need to worry, however, as Bei Bei popped back up and resumed playing immediately.

DC Has Foul-Mouthed Drivers: Report

WASHINGTON, DC -- Lots of cities around the United States have bad traffic, but nowhere else in the country are drivers more angry, irritated, and foul-mouthed than here in D.C., according to a recent survey.

Other headlines:

Young Girls Conspire To Kill Fellow Student: PWC Police
Man Assaults, Flashes People At Dave & Buster's: Police
Gang-Related Shooting Victim Identified In Woodbridge: Police
Serial Flasher Wanted In Arlington: Police
Metrobus Driver Assaults Passenger: Report
Burglar Enters Herndon Business, Just Moves Stuff Around: Police
Heroin Overdose Leads To Multiple Arrests In Stafford: Police
Falls Church Man Guilty Of 'Annoying Phone Calls': Report
Person Rescued From Potomac At Georgetown Waterfront
Virginia Is Fatter Than 21 Other States: Report