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Top posts in Va. and D.C., including a new phone scam with the caller simply asking "Can you hear me?" Plus, how to share your local news.

Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past 24 hours.
- Police Confirm 3 Dead Inside McLean Home Friday
- Springfield Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Fairfax Station: Police
- 2 Men Accused of Attacking Postal Worker in Georgetown, Postal Service Offers $50,000 Reward
New Phone Scam in Virginia Simply Asks 'Can You Hear Me?'
Authorities are warning of a new phone scam which has targeted residents in Virginia. It's called the "can you hear me scam," and the main goal of the scammer is to get an audio recording of you saying "yes" so they can authorize charges on a credit card. >>> Read more.
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Northern Virginia Weekend Weather: A Brisk Reminder of Winter
Save isolated touches of light snow Sunday night, the area is looking at a weekend of some sun, some clouds, high winds on Saturday and high temperatures in the low 40s, according to the National Weather Service. >>> Read more.
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- Shoplifter Bites Store Employee in Ballston, Then Flees with Merchandise: Police
- Fairfax County Approves Zoning for Inova's $1 Billion Merrifield Center
- 'Chocolate Lover's Festival' Feb. 4-5 in Fairfax
- 'Chocolate Walk' Festivities Feb. 11 in Occoquan
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- Jury Recommends Sentence in Alexandria Murder
- Fatal Hit-and-Run: Police Continue to Look for Clues in I-495 Crash
- George Washington Parade Feb. 20 in Old Town Alexandria
- Yorktown High Teacher Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Health Club: Police
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