Community Corner

VA Congressman Mocks Trump | Embarrassing Redskins Mistake | Snake Warning | News Nearby

Top posts this week in Va. and D.C., including what's legal when it comes to fireworks in D.C this 4th of July.

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

Reston's Congressman Mocks Trump, Goes Viral

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Reston's representative in Congress took to Twitter after a story began circulating that President Trump had hung a fake Time magazine cover in his golf courses, and his own photoshopped Time cover blew up on social media this week.

Find out what's happening in Restonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

NFL Makes Embarrassing Redskins Mistake

WASHINGTON, DC — The NFL Shop unveiled a series of license plates aimed at appealing to fans who want to represent both their team and the state they come from. But they screwed up big time with the Redskins plate.

Find out what's happening in Restonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Snakes Becoming More Active In Fairfax County: Police

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Fairfax County Police have a warning for residents in the coming weeks: beware of snakes.

4th of July Fireworks in DC: What's Legal, What's Not

WASHINGTON, DC — The 4th of July holiday is fast approaching, and that means barbecue, beer and, of course, fireworks. But what are the actual laws in the District when it comes to what fireworks you can set off?

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.