Inauguration, Protests in D.C. | Bill Targets Dog Tethering | Weekend Weather Washout | News Nearby

Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of our top posts from the past 24 hours.

The 45th president of the United States took the oath of office on Friday. Watch his swearing-in and inaugural address. >>> Read more

Naked guy, burning tires and debris, flash-bang grenades in response. Metropolitan Police stresses most protests have been peaceful. >>> Read more.

• Inauguration Protests Pop Up Across Country
• Wild Scene Unfolds At Marijuana Protest In DC [Video]
• Trump's Inaugural Address 'Failed to Unify Country'
• Trump Inauguration Day 2017: Metro Ridership Lowest in Years
• Melania Trump Wears Ralph Lauren-Designed Suit for Inauguration Day

• Bill Would Outlaw Tethering Dogs, Other Pets
• Northern Virginia Weather: Weekend a Relative Washout
• Scammer Flees after Tricking Cell Phone Buyer: LCSO
• Bite Leaves Man Bleeding During Fight in Woodbridge: Police

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• Heroin Dealer Arrested in Loudoun Pleads Guilty
• Vehicle Break-ins on Rise in Fredericksburg: Police
• Man Assaults Prison Guard During Search in Manassas: Police
• 14th Annual Lunar New Year Festival Jan. 28-29 at Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax

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