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Woman Killed in Hit + Run, Police Search Home in Murder Case, Top 10 Baby Names in VA: News Nearby
Top posts in Va. and DC including woman who allegedly tried to abduct toddler on Metro identified. Plus how you can share your news + more.

Patch has 31 sites in communities in Virginia and D.C. Here are some of our to posts from the past 24 hours.
- Woman Killed Thursday by Hit and Run Driver in Alexandria
- Bomb Threat on Silver Line Train Prompted Police K9 Search Tuesday
- Arlington Police Searching Home of Ex-Husband of Murder Victim
- Update: Police Identify Bicyclist from Fatal Crash in Herndon
- Suspect Located in Sexual Assault of 8-Year-Old Girl
- Is He In or Out? Alexandria Mayor to Announce Write-In Plans Sunday
- McLean Woman Awoken by Overnight Intruder
- Man Accused of Setting House Fire in Chantilly
- Alleged Stroller Abductor on Metro Identified by Metro Police
- Kennedy Center Features Huge Outdoor Skate Park
- Top 10 Baby Names in Virginia
- Latest Phone Scam: You’re Not Supporting the Police
- Great Falls Park Promoting Healthy Lifestyles with Upcoming Event
- Search for Suspect in Local Robbery Continues
- Marshall Marching Band Holding ‘Tag Day’ to Help Fund New Uniforms
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