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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 Spillgate Scandal Takes Shocking Turn

We recently brought you a scandal within the Metro system that threatens to rock the agency to its core: a spill on the platform at the Shady Grove station on the Red Line that looks like it could be vomit. But there has been a shocking development in the case since then.

'Loud Banging' Awakens Reston Homeowner: Police

RESTON, VA — A woman was awakened early Monday morning by "loud banging" on her front door at her home near Lake Thoreau.

Attempted Abduction Foiled By 10-Year-Old Girl's Dog In Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A 10-year-old girl's dog saved her from an apparent abduction attempt by biting the suspect Friday afternoon in the 1800 block of Heather Glen Court, according to Prince William County Police. The suspect is described as a Hispanic or a light-skinned black man, late teens or early 20s, 5-3 - 5-6, 145 pounds with a thin build, short dark hair and a goatee. He was last seen wearing a white striped shirt and light-colored long pants.

Reston Lake House Posts Huge Loss: Official

RESTON, VA — The revenue figures are in for the Reston Association's $2.65 million Lake House, and they're not good: the property pulled in just $80,000 in the first half of 2017, meaning it operated at a significant loss.

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