Population Boom Found In These NoVA Communities | Patch PM

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight.

Nine NoVA Counties, Cities Rank In Top 30 For Population Growth

Nine localities in Northern Virginia, plus three in the Fredericksburg area, made a new list of the 30 fastest-growing localities in Virginia over the past decade.

Gar-Field High School Changes Mascot to Red Wolves

Gar-Field High School announced Wednesday that its new mascot name will be Red Wolves, with the name change taking effect with the 2021-22 school year.

Husband Of Rioter Killed in Capitol Attack Wants Name Of Officer

The husband of Ashli Babbitt, who was fatally shot while storming the U.S. Capitol building during the Jan. 6 insurrection, has filed a complaint against the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department asking for the identity of the Capitol Police officer who shot her.

Justice High School Lacrosse Secures First District Championship

Justice High School, the last Fairfax County high school to get a lacrosse team, won its first district championship in its 17 years of existence.

Cicadas Swarming: Send Us Your Photos Of This 17-Year Phenomenon

The cicadas that are part of Brood X have been emerging in the Washington, D.C., area for the past several weeks, and are now at the peak of the cycle. Patch loves photos and wants to feature your encounters with the insects.

'Ring Of Fire' Eclipse Creates Surreal Morning Sky In DC [PHOTOS]

The "ring of fire" eclipse was visible in the D.C. area Thursday morning, and residents captured remarkable images of the phenomenon.

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