Pope Francis in D.C., Name for Baby Panda, Reston Founder Dies, Runner Assaulted: News Nearby

Patch has 31 sites in Va. and D.C. Here are some of the top posts form the past week.

• Pope Francis Arrives in United States, Greeted by President Obama
• Pope Francis Gives Speech on White House Lawn: Full Remarks
• PHOTOS: Pope Francis’ First Full Day in Washington, D.C.
• Pope Calls on Congress to Confront ‘Every Form of Polarization’
• Pope Francis Calls on Congress to Follow the Golden Rule: Full Remarks
• Only in America: Brewskis, Bobbleheads and ‘Pope Pizza’ to Greet Pontiff
• Petition Asks Pope Francis to Fix DC Metro
• Watch Pope Francis’ Visit to White House, National Mall: Photos

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• Reston Founder Robert E. Simon Jr. Dead at 101
• White House Staffer Dies in Charity Bike Ride Accident
• Police: Fatal Shooting at Caroline Motel, Suspect Kills Himself on I-95
• Police: Runner Assaulted in Ashburn
• With Help from Michelle Obama, National Zoo’s Giant Panda Cub Gets a Name

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• Animal Shelter Cats Quarantined Due to Virus in Prince William County

»Photo of Pope’s arrival at Joint Base Andrews, courtesy of The White House