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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.

How A Yoga Mat Put The White House On Lockdown

WASHINGTON, DC — The North Lawn of the White House was evacuated Monday morning, and the Secret Service went into high alert. Why? Because someone had thrown a yoga mat over the fence.

How Complicated Is ParkRTC? This Sign Says It All

RESTON, VA — Most of the criticism over the introduction of ParkRTC at Reston Town Center has to do with the end of free parking. But some residents are also not happy with how complicated the parking system is, and one sign posted at RTC shows just what they are complaining about.

5 Incredibly Rare 9/11 Photos You've Never Seen Before

As we remember the thousands of people who lost their lives 16 years ago today in the terrorist attacks in New York City, Pennsylvania, and right here in Arlington, Va., there are many images that are burned in our brains from that tragic day, from the collapse of the World Train Center to the smoldering hole in the Pentagon. But there are a few photos from that day you've probably never seen before.

Gunshots Force Evacuation Of Patriot HS Baseball Field In Nokesville

NOKESVILLE, VA — A Patriot High School baseball field where a game was being played was evacuated late Sunday afternoon after multiple gunshots were heard coming from an adjacent property, with some rounds reported to have struck the field, according to Prince William County Police. After an investigation, officers found that a resident was target shooting with a rifle on his property in the direction of the baseball field. Milan Mateo Ignacio Selaya Espinoza, 19, of the 12800 block of Vint Hilll Road, was charged with reckless handling of a firearm.

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