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Teen Drowns, New Laws for Virginia Roads, Fatal Metro Stabbing Arrest: News Nearby
Some top posts this week at Patch, including the deaths of two boaters on the Potomac. Plus, how to share your local news at Patch.

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- Teen Drowns in Lake Anna Following July 4 Celebration
- New Laws For Passing Trash Trucks, Mail Carriers, Cyclists
- Both Bodies Recovered in Potomac River Search
- Metro Stabbing Suspect in Custody: Report
- Fallen Athlete From Brazil Honored With Police Escort to Dulles
- Redskins Get Sacked in Federal Case Over Team’s Name
- Fairfax Man Wins Big Prize in Virginia Lottery
- FBI Releases Screen Names in Sexual Exploitation Case, Seeking Out Victims
- Petition Started to Change Name of Robert E. Lee High School
- Appeals Court Affirms Guilty Verdicts for Former Gov. McDonnell
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- Group of Rogue Zip-Liners Cited by U.S. Park Police
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- FBI Seeks Information on 4 Area Bank Robberies
- Darth Vader Adopts Stretch of Virginia Highway
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